I was planning to book our Florence museum tickets online but then I read in Rick Steves guide book that agencies online could be unreliable-- that it is better to call the museum directly and make reservations. What are the Fodorites opinions? Thanks.

ASk your hotel to make the reservations.

Hi ER,

Uffizi and Academia Museum Reservations
The easiest and cheapest way is to call Florence 1016868 (dial around number), 011 (U.S. international access code) 39 (Italy's country code) then 055-294-883 8:30-18:30 M-F and 8:30-12:00 Sat. Florence time. You will get an English speaking operator and in 2-3 minutes YOU CAN RESERVE FOR BOTH. This is through the reservation service at the Uffizi and costs beyond the normal entry fee only about 3 euro for the service. This is MUCH cheaper than the commercial booking services.

You will not be charged for the reservations unless you use them.

Thanks for the advice. I thought I had read a thread somewhere that in addtion to reserving your time at the Accademia that you can also reserve a time to see David?

David is in the Accademia--no separate reservation.