Skip the Line: Galileo Museum Ticket
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Ages 0-65, max of 15 per group
Duration: 1–2 hours
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Mobile ticket
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Entry/Admission - Museo Galileo
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14982P49- Important note: you will be assigned an exact entrance time which will be the one you have to respect in order to make the visit. The time can be any time during the opening time and will be indicated on the voucher issued by the provider, within one business day from your booking request
- School/class bookings need to be made directly with the museum
- Access for visitors with disabilities: Visitors with reduced mobility can use the entrance in Lungarno Anna Maria de’ Medici, where they can call for assistance if required. The museum is entirely barrier-free.
- PLEASE NOTICE: Confirmed time is not always the same time you requested; museum automatically confirms the closest available time (any time) on the same date if requested time is sold out.
- Most travelers can participate
- The use of the mask is mandatory for visitors and museum staff during the whole time spent inside the museum.
- The museum has adopted a variety of rules in order to limit the possibility of contagions: - Limitation of entrances and exit - Social distancing in places like restourants, shops, and public places inside the museum - Use of signs to enforce the physical distance of at least 1 meter - Dispenser are available in several areas of the museums for hand sanitization - Daily cleaning of rooms, work stations and public places inside the museum are ensured - The staff at the museum could measure you body heat by the use of a thermometer
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14982P49
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- Sonia K0 contributionsWorth every cent!The ticket got us entry to every part and was worth every cent! It was a fabulous tour and we couldn’t have been happier. Only critique is that there was no address on the ticket and being a tourist just meant that I had to have access to the internet to look it up. Minor but would have been easier to have it on there.Written October 6, 2024
- O3871SJireneb0 contributionsBummed in Florence with ticket cancellationTickets for this tour were purchased in June 2024 through the Trip Advisor app with Viator as the provider and Weekend in Italy as the local tour company for an Oct 3 visit. We were so excited to see the David in Florence & planned for this event celebrating our 36th wedding anniversary far in advance. I contacted the local tour operator a couple months ahead of our trip to ask about voucher redemption and was told to check for an email a couple days prior to our tour date for a timed entry voucher. When I did not receive a message by Oct 1, I contacted the local company again but received an email on Oct 2 & the day before our tour the local company cancelling our reservation stating they were unable to provide us our tickets due to high demand. We were unable to obtain substitute tickets from the museum site or other vendors for any of our remaining days in Florence as this attraction sells out far in advance. We were so disappointed that Trip Advisor contracts with this shoddy operator and know now to book tickets on the local attraction sites and not through Trip Advisor & Viator. We were refunded our ticket fee but we would have much preferred to visit the Gallery & the David statue as we even booked our accommodation just down the street from the museum for easy access. We had no other problems with our other Trip Advisor bookings for this trip, but this was such a monumental disappointment as we are both in our 60’s & will likely not be able to visit Florence again. Bummed.Written October 4, 2024
- F5467BHstevew0 contributionsTook my money and didn’t deliverThey cancelled on us the day before we got to Florence stating that they couldn’t acquire any tickets for our reserved time, this was a non refundable purchase and I am out $91 for 2 tickets. Poor serviceWritten October 2, 2024
- yokos8320 contributionsNot worth of money and timeI went at 9:15am 9-15-24. Not crowded at all. Only few visitors were there. You do not need a skip-the-line ticket. You can go and get a ticket and enter. That is much cheaper. I felt I rather waisted money. I also learned after I bought a ticket that Leonard’s Virtuviral man has not been exhibited for a while. I was really disappointed. .Written September 30, 2024
- 378nedg0 contributionsFabulous gallery!This is an outstanding collection of art housed in a magnificent palazzo! There are knowledgeable art historians in every room to answer questions about the paintings, sculptures and the rooms. Wonderful views across Rome from the beautiful gardens. We were fortunate to be able to buy tickets at the door, because Viator failed to timely deliver tickets to us which we purchased more than a month prior to our trip. Viator did not tell us they had not purchased tickets for our scheduled day until the day before our entry. Do not buy a voucher from Viatar to see this gallery--you are better off going by the gallery and making the purchase yourself.Written September 29, 2024
- 730alexs0 contributionsTerrible local tour provider and messy communication with TripadvisorFirst of all, I never received actual tickets by email, I had only original voucher from Tripadvisor/Viator. Just a day before this tour was planned, I got a message from a local tour operator (Maria) that this tour is cancelled due to their inability to get an access to Montreale on that day. This message was sent to the internal Viator mailbox and I got it just by accident. The message recommended to contact Tripadvisor immediately to request a full refund. When I tried to this online, even though the tour was cancelled by the provider, the text on the screen warned that if I push cancel, no refund will be issued. I called local provider (Palermo) and he again said I have to contact Tripadvisor as they have my money and they should refund to my credit card. I asked him if they will inform Tripadvisor about this situation themselves, but his answer was confusing. Now, I really do not know how to contact the Tripadvisor/Viator help desk to resolve this issue. Please, send me an explanation on my next steps using my email address from my account and message on my Iphone.Written September 28, 2024
- Joan C0 contributionsA little-known Roman jewelWe have visited Rome many times but only learned of this amazing family-owned (and still family-inhabited) palace on this trip. It is an incredibly beautiful place filled with gorgeous treasures. Our guide, Rossella, led our group of two couples along with about ten others throughout the palace and both entertained us and filled us with knowledge and family history on the two hour English tour. This is a unique site which contains artwork and treasures not found anywhere else in Rome. We saw works by major and minor artists which spanned history from Ancient Rome to the twentieth century, including family photographs of the current prince and his parents and grandparents. The professionalism of the public-facing staff, the care and respect for the palace and its beautiful gardens with its views of the city reflect the love of both the family and the staff for this incredible jewel of Rome.Written September 27, 2024
- mikeonthemtn0 contributionsGood museumGood history on the Murano glass making with lots of examples of historical pieces. Only takes about an hour or so to visit the museum. Well worth the 10euros.Written September 27, 2024
- Climber180674536300 contributionsMedici ChapelOf course the Medici Chapel was amazing. Word of warning. I reserved skip-the-line tickets about 6 weeks before going to Florence. Trip Advisor reported that my tickets were confirmed but that I wouldn't receive the tickets until 2 days before the date to see the site. Then 2 days before, I was notified that due to scheduling issues, I wouldn't get my tickets!! Blew my travel schedule. But.... I went over to the Medici Chapel and bought tickets and got right in!!! There were few people in the line. If you find yourself in this situation of not getting the actual tickets, don't count on it and chances are that you can buy tickets on site.Written September 25, 2024
- Marsha G0 contributionsTerribleNo one was there to receive me. No actual ticket was sent. The kind man at the desk let me in and I self-guided the experience.Written September 23, 2024
- Stay6905420 contributionsSuper interestingGreat to walk straight in and bypass the ticket queue, this is such an interesting monument. Fits really well with doing a Vatican/Sistine/St Peter’s Basilica tour in the morning then grab lunch and sit down for a well needed break and do this later, as it’s quite nearby.Written September 20, 2024
- Nancy E0 contributionsGreat Museum!The huge statues were definitely impressive. I went primarily to see the artifacts from Pompeii and was not disappointed. So many amazing items from over a thousand years ago. Would love to have had more time to spend there.Written September 18, 2024
- Michael F0 contributionsNo visit as YOU cancelled less than 24 hours before trip. Please refund or contact me by phone. Booked and paid for months ago.My visit was cancelled 24 hours before visit by YOU OR YOUR AGENTS. I booked and paid for this trip many months ago and missed the highlight of our trip. Please refund asapWritten September 15, 2024
- 356dennye0 contributionsDon’t give this company any of your money you won’t get the valid tickets or a refund.I purchased two tickets in June they informed me less than 2 days before my visit in September that they were not available and to buy them on site. They would give a full refund. I have not received the refund, they have not responded to my many emails. Don’t give this company any of your money. If I could give a minus score I would.Written September 13, 2024
- Pavel A0 contributionsTicket was not validThe ticket I bought from Tripadvisor was not valid at the entrance, and I had to buy one more ticket at the entrance. Of course not Tripadvisor nor Viator (provider) are not taking any responsibility, and they are not giving me a refund. Never buy from this provider ever again.Written September 12, 2024
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laura-moraesg
Uberlandia, MG361 contributions
Apr 2020
The place is huge and very interesting. I wish I could have read all the explanations on all the items, but I would still be there today. If you like science it is a very interesting place to go and you can stay there for hours and hours to try and see everything. It ends up being a little tiring, especially if you have to walk to go to other places. We were unable to see everything because the place closed at 12 or 13 (we thought it would close later) and we were leaving the city after this attraction.
Written March 7, 2021
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Joni S
13 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Do not waste your money on these tickets. When you get to the venue there is one line and one line only. Whether you are buying tickets that day, whether you puchased them online, or if you purchased these tickets billed as "Skip the line" you wait in the same line. We were in line behind people buying tickets at the counter. When we asked where you go in w/the Skip the Line tickets we were told "there is only one line, everyone waits in line here". So Instead of paying $13 per ticket ($39 total) like others we were waiting in line behind we paid $66+. Some museums in Florence have actual "Skip the Line" lines. The Galileo and the Leonardo Interactive Museum do not, so do not fall for this scam like we did. I included a picture showing the ticket desk that I took when we were leaving. When I took the photo no one was in line as there was when we arrived, but it shows you the desk where everyone enters. No Skip the Line option here. When I requested a refund I was told it is busy during the summer and it is normal to wait in line. Sorry no refunds.
Written July 27, 2024
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MarcoPD55
Florence, Italy13,367 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
A suitable (and unmissable) museum for those who are passionate about the history of scientific progress (but not only).
The Galileo Museum, which is located a short distance from the Uffizi Gallery) allows you to have a very clear vision of the evolution of scientific instruments linked to navigation and the discovery of the sky.
Unique and very precious pieces, dating back many centuries ago, which arouse our surprise and admiration for those men who had inventiveness and intuition and for all those courageous people who "trusted" these tools to broaden the knowledge of our Earth.
Absolutely worth visiting, even in the company of children.
The Galileo Museum, which is located a short distance from the Uffizi Gallery) allows you to have a very clear vision of the evolution of scientific instruments linked to navigation and the discovery of the sky.
Unique and very precious pieces, dating back many centuries ago, which arouse our surprise and admiration for those men who had inventiveness and intuition and for all those courageous people who "trusted" these tools to broaden the knowledge of our Earth.
Absolutely worth visiting, even in the company of children.
Written March 29, 2024
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NPT1999
Commack, NY207 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Tickets were sent to my phone. No pick up needed. We did arrive after our half hour window time slot and did not have an issue entering the museum. Unlike the other museums, we walked right up, scanned our tickets and walked in.
Written June 17, 2023
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C S
Newport, UK7 contributions
The Gallileo museum is well worth visiting. Its full of ancient scientific artifacts, including telescopes, microscopes, clocks, astralobes and many more. It's not massive, to look at everything allow around 2 hours.
Written July 27, 2023
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Shane B
Brisbane Region, Australia56 contributions
We went to the museum around 12:30 on a Friday, no ticket, no line and straight in. If you are remotely a science or history buff, or need somewhere to send your partner while you shop, this is the place. Allow a good two hours. There is an app to download, free WiFi and take earbuds for the walking app tour/info. Cost €10 for adults, cheaper for kids - sorry left mine at home so didn't bother looking.
Written May 10, 2019
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Peter S
Bristol, UK31 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
The art on show in Florence is, of course, amazing. But the renaissance was about more than get a 3D perspective on a 2D canvas. It triggered new scientific thought and experimentation too.
Galileo Musuem is not too expensive - we paid €24 for a family of four on the door - and is not too large - i.e. long-winded - to take sceptical teenagers around.
There are lots of pieces of early scientific instruments which are a bit sterile when out of context in a glass cabinet. But some of the most interesting have accompanying animated videos which show you what they were designed to test and what they proved. Many are made in highly decorative timbers which make then look like something from Antiques Roadshow.... but...
Some of the most visual are replicated downstairs in an activity area in materials which can be used by all. Roll balls down things and rotate others to show what the brains of the age were tackling and what results they came up with.
There is an app you can download once in the museum which can guide you round... whether you can download it before you get there I am not sure, but it would be useful if your charges are likely to be halfway through the next room before you've had chance to get them interested in a particular piece of kit.
(You may have gathered that my lot find museums and galleries a bit of a trial, but if you have ones who have any interest in physics, electricity, science in general...you'll be on to a winner.)
Galileo Musuem is not too expensive - we paid €24 for a family of four on the door - and is not too large - i.e. long-winded - to take sceptical teenagers around.
There are lots of pieces of early scientific instruments which are a bit sterile when out of context in a glass cabinet. But some of the most interesting have accompanying animated videos which show you what they were designed to test and what they proved. Many are made in highly decorative timbers which make then look like something from Antiques Roadshow.... but...
Some of the most visual are replicated downstairs in an activity area in materials which can be used by all. Roll balls down things and rotate others to show what the brains of the age were tackling and what results they came up with.
There is an app you can download once in the museum which can guide you round... whether you can download it before you get there I am not sure, but it would be useful if your charges are likely to be halfway through the next room before you've had chance to get them interested in a particular piece of kit.
(You may have gathered that my lot find museums and galleries a bit of a trial, but if you have ones who have any interest in physics, electricity, science in general...you'll be on to a winner.)
Written April 23, 2019
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McWett
Las Vegas, NV1,400 contributions
My wife and I loved this museum. It was not crowded.
It is full of history, not just in a variety of Renaissance inventions but how they played into history and art.
Fascinating when you try to imagine that these were created by hand and caused so much change to the world. Many are still in use as part of today’s equipment.
It is full of history, not just in a variety of Renaissance inventions but how they played into history and art.
Fascinating when you try to imagine that these were created by hand and caused so much change to the world. Many are still in use as part of today’s equipment.
Written August 20, 2019
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Ben kumar
Leeds, UK20 contributions
A great museum not only for Galileo but if you have a passion for the history of science. A really interesting visit
Written August 15, 2019
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NH2CA
Laguna Hills, CA1,219 contributions
Sep 2018
This was a little surpriseat first, the front desk was little help but the sign that said to download the app to hear the narrative of the exhibits. My phone I was able to do it only because it's an older model, my husband could not because bluetooth wouldn't work. The exhibits were interesting but without the explanation it was hard to know what we were looking at.
Written September 20, 2018
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Does the museum have a parking lot or is it necessary to park on the street? Grazie.
Written September 6, 2019
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