HELP! Is it true that the Uffuzi is booked for the whole month of May?
May 10th, 2005, 08:41 AM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 911
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
HELP! Is it true that the Uffuzi is booked for the whole month of May?
I was going to book the Uffizi by phone for May 28th or 29th when we arrive in Italy on May 13th however I have heard that there are no reservations left. I can't call today as the office in Italy is closed now (Eastern Standard Time here) and I'm in a bit of a panic! Does anyone know?
May 10th, 2005, 09:53 AM
#4
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,893
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Lily, don't tell me you're experiencing Stendahl's Syndrome <i>before</i> you even get to Florence? O
The number of reservations offered is limited. I believe when that quota is reached you have no choice but to stand in line. Be patient and call early tomorrow morning.
The number of reservations offered is limited. I believe when that quota is reached you have no choice but to stand in line. Be patient and call early tomorrow morning.
May 10th, 2005, 02:06 PM
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 577
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yes, i got the "we're fully booked" speech as well. but i really am starting to think that this is only for advanced reservations and not the museum itself.
btw, Lily check the rail strike situation for the 13th if you need to.
btw, Lily check the rail strike situation for the 13th if you need to.
May 10th, 2005, 02:10 PM
#7
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 12,188
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yes, it's only for advance reservations, but if you don't have an advance reservation you likely face hours and hours of waiting outside. I saw people waiting in a long lineup back in January, and was so happy to have an advance reservation.
May 10th, 2005, 02:17 PM
#8
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 801
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Lily,
In anticipation that your next question may be "what is phone no. to call from reservations"? .... here is similar topic from another thread in which you'll find that info > > >
booked reservations at the Uffizi during the middle of May >>> http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34611210
In anticipation that your next question may be "what is phone no. to call from reservations"? .... here is similar topic from another thread in which you'll find that info > > >
booked reservations at the Uffizi during the middle of May >>> http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34611210
May 11th, 2005, 05:33 AM
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 911
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for the responses. I called first thing this morning and the Uffuzi is booked until June 4th. Of course, you can still get in the museum but only by waiting in line. Any tips on the best time to wait in line? I feel so foolish having left this reservation this long as I'm usually quite organized. And I do hate to wait in line!!! Can't believe we may have to see David on another trip.
May 11th, 2005, 06:27 AM
#12
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,893
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
<i>"Can't believe we may have to see David on another trip."</i>
Thank you so much for that wonderful laugh. This board is so often a great source for innocent humor.
When I did stand in line, getting there one-hour before the museum opens was the least painless. These days, who knows.
Thank you so much for that wonderful laugh. This board is so often a great source for innocent humor.
When I did stand in line, getting there one-hour before the museum opens was the least painless. These days, who knows.
May 11th, 2005, 06:28 AM
#13
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 911
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I now have reservations for the Uffuzi and the Accademia through www.florenceart.it although at twice the cost of usual entry. So I will see David and at the Accademia (thanks Kate). We're staying in a small B&B not a hotel so I didn't check with them for reservations. I think I'm getting very rattled (and very excited) as we're leaving tomorrow. Thanks everyone for your help.
