Step back in time to discover the secret's of Galileo and the history of science on a small group tour through the Museo Galileo, where you can admire his original scientific instruments.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, Spanish, Italian
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 9 participants

Highlights

Take a small group tour and learn about Galileo
Admire original instruments made by Galileo
Discover the wonders of the history of science

Full description

The Museo Galileo is one of the foremost international institutions dedicated to the history of science, combining a museum of scientific instruments and an institute dedicated to the research, documentation and dissemination of the history of science in the broadest sense. Join this 90-minute small group tour along with an official guide who will reveal all the secrets if this museum to you. Get to know some original scientific tools made by Galileo himself, such as the telescopes and lenses he used to discover Jupiter's moons. Once your guided tour is finished, you have the choice to remain in the museum as long as you like.

Includes

Museum entrance fees
Official guide
Guided tour of the Museum

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted
All participants who were born in 2006 or earlier must present proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months. Participants must also present a negative Covid-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof that they've received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking
Luggage or large bags

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 15 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Service
5/5
Organization
4.9/5

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Greatly exceeded expectations - Francesco was spectacular guide!

Galileo Museum is much larger than expected. Chronicles the development of all kinds of scientific instruments from before Galileo up until about WWII. Our guide, Francesco, has a PhD in art history and teaches in local schools. He was very knowledgeable and passionate, and made the history come alive. Can praise him enough. We were extremely lucky to have him for a private guide. Highly recommend this museum if you even a slight interest in how science changed the world.

October 9, 2018

Outstanding museum. More people should visit this place. I came to Florence three times before I found it.

October 12, 2021

Martina was amazing - must see for science lovers!

July 7, 2019

Florence: Museo Galileo Small Group Tour

Florence: Museo Galileo Small Group Tour

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Greatly exceeded expectations - Francesco was spectacular guide!

Martina was amazing - must see for science lovers!