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Cut the wait with skip-the-line tickets and dive straight into the Accademia Gallery with a pro guide!
- Hear how Accademia, which was initially founded as an art school, got transformed into a gallery and other little-known stories from your guide.
- Beat the queues and enjoy a hassle-free experience with a host guiding you straight to the entrance!
- Explore the gallery’s 7 halls and discover some of the finest art spanning hundreds of years of Italian history.
- Marvel at Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture 'David', made from a Carrara marble, and learn how the biblical hero defeated Goliath.
- Your tickets allow you to choose the tour in your preferred language including English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
Cut the wait with skip-the-line tickets and dive straight into the Accademia Gallery with a pro guide!
- Hear how Accademia, which was initially founded as an art school, got transformed into a gallery and other little-known stories from your guide.
- Beat the queues and enjoy a hassle-free experience with a host guiding you straight to the entrance!
- Explore the gallery’s 7 halls and discover some of the finest art spanning hundreds of years of Italian history.
- Marvel at Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture 'David', made from a Carrara marble, and learn how the biblical hero defeated Goliath.
- Your tickets allow you to choose the tour in your preferred language including English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
Inclusions
- 1-hour tour of Accademia Gallery
- Skip-the-line hosted entry
- Expert English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German-speaking guide
- Headsets
- Tip: If you have time after your visit, don't miss the two bookshops at the Accademia Gallery!
- Note that the tickets allow you to skip the ticketing lines and not the security checks.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, pram/stroller accessibility.
- Note that the following are not allowed: large bags, beverages, tripod, flash photography.
- Animals are not allowed, except for guide dogs, service dogs, and certified therapy pets.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Food and drinks are not permitted inside the museum.
- There is no cloakroom, so luggage, large backpacks, helmets, and items larger than 40x30x18 cm are not allowed.
- Mobile phones must be turned off or set to silent.
- Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are prohibited.
- Re-entry is not allowed once you exit.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combos
Uffizi and Accademia (David) Guided Tour
from €83
€78.85
5% off
Save big with this skip-the-line guided tour of the Uffizi and Accademia Gallery!
- Led by a knowledgeable English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide, learn all you can about the galleries and their artworks.
- Enjoy the flexibility to choose your visit dates, allowing you to avoid the busiest days and make the most of your experience!
- Admire Leonardo da Vinci’s Adoration of the Magi and Raphael’s Madonna of the Goldfinch, reflect the religious significance of the Renaissance era at Uffizi.
- Inside Accademia, discover its 7 galleries adorned with artworks and paintings of renowned artists like Botticelli and Paolo Uccello.
- Marvel at the gigantic well-sculpted white marble statue of a man named David, the popular Renaissance masterpiece by Michelangelo.
Save big with this skip-the-line guided tour of the Uffizi and Accademia Gallery!
- Led by a knowledgeable English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide, learn all you can about the galleries and their artworks.
- Enjoy the flexibility to choose your visit dates, allowing you to avoid the busiest days and make the most of your experience!
- Admire Leonardo da Vinci’s Adoration of the Magi and Raphael’s Madonna of the Goldfinch, reflect the religious significance of the Renaissance era at Uffizi.
- Inside Accademia, discover its 7 galleries adorned with artworks and paintings of renowned artists like Botticelli and Paolo Uccello.
- Marvel at the gigantic well-sculpted white marble statue of a man named David, the popular Renaissance masterpiece by Michelangelo.
Inclusions
Uffizi Gallery
- Guided tour of Uffizi Gallery with fast-track entry
- Expert English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking local guide
Accademia Gallery
- Guided tour of Accademia Gallery with fast-track entry
- Expert English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking local guide
Uffizi Gallery
- Tip: As you stroll through the gallery, look outside the museum’s windows offering stunning views of Ponte Vecchio and Arno River.
- Please note that all visitors to the museum must go through the security check. Re-entry is not allowed once you leave the gallery.
- Every first Sunday of the month, the museum follows normal opening hours and entry is free for everyone.
- All visitors must leave umbrellas, large bags, and backpacks in the cloakroom located near the museum entrance. The use of the cloakroom is free.
- The venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- The following are not allowed in the venue: flash photography, outside food and drink, drones, pets (with the exception of service animals with advance notice).
Accademia Gallery
- Tip: Be sure to look at the Abduction of the Sabine Woman from every angle, and ask your guide for the history of how the artwork got its title.
- Note that the tickets allow you to skip the ticketing lines and not the security checks.
- The venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Note that the following are not allowed: large bags, beverages, tripod, flash photography.
- Children under 12 must have an adult with them.
- Guide dogs are permitted, but no other animals are allowed.
- Re-entry is not permitted.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tours
Florence in a Day: City Centre Walking Tour with Accademia & Uffizi Gallery Tickets
- From iconic architecture to renowned art, enjoy the best of Florence on a guided tour of its center, and skip-the-line access to the Accademia and Uffizi.
- Start in the heart of the city. Traverse Ponte Vecchhio bridge and rub Il Porcelino's nose at the Straw Market before surveying Florence Cathedral's stunning façade.
- At Accademia Gallery, encounter Michelangelo’s seminal sculptures – from the 4-part Prisoner series to the iconic David.
- Uffizi Gallery holds transcendent mythical paintings like Sandro Boticelli’s Birth of Venus and Carravaggio’s Medusa as well as Bacchus.
- Roam the 2 galleries at your own pace, absorbing artistry at your leisure without guided restrictions. Upgrade for an art historian guide on a full-day tour!
- From iconic architecture to renowned art, enjoy the best of Florence on a guided tour of its center, and skip-the-line access to the Accademia and Uffizi.
- Start in the heart of the city. Traverse Ponte Vecchhio bridge and rub Il Porcelino's nose at the Straw Market before surveying Florence Cathedral's stunning façade.
- At Accademia Gallery, encounter Michelangelo’s seminal sculptures – from the 4-part Prisoner series to the iconic David.
- Uffizi Gallery holds transcendent mythical paintings like Sandro Boticelli’s Birth of Venus and Carravaggio’s Medusa as well as Bacchus.
- Roam the 2 galleries at your own pace, absorbing artistry at your leisure without guided restrictions. Upgrade for an art historian guide on a full-day tour!
Inclusions
- Walking tour of the Florence Historic Center
- Expert local guide
- Skip-the-line entry to Accademia Gallery
- Skip-the-line entry to Uffizi Gallery
- Visit the outside of the Florence Duomo
- Small group tour
Exclusions
- Entry to Brunelleschi's Dome
- Entry to Giotto's Bell Tower
- Entry to Opera del Duomo Museum & Baptistery
- Entry to the Secret Terraces
- Piazzale degli Uffizi
- Ponte Vecchio Bridge
- Leather Market
- Piazza Signoria
- Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral
- San Giovanni Baptistery
- Accademia Gallery
- Uffizi Gallery
- Tip: Try to find out more about the ‘secret passage’ of the Medici family that runs through Uffizi Gallery, along Ponte Vecchio, to Pitti Palace!
- Accademia and Uffizi Gallery are some of the most popular tourist destinations and sometimes delays can occur due to increased security measures or unexpectedly large crowds during holidays and festivities. As always, your host will ensure any delays are minimized and you get access as quickly as possible.
- Strict Dress Code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders are required in the Cathedral. Sandals, headgear and sunglasses are also not allowed.
- The itinerary may vary; some days, the tour will start at the Uffizi Gallery and end at the Accademia, or vice versa.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Join an intimate tour of Florence’s most iconic landmarks with VIP morning entry!
- In small group of just 10 people, avoid crowds at the Accademia Gallery, and gaze at Michelangelo’s 17-foot statue of David in total serenity.
- Next, the ornate Gothic façade of Santa Maria del Fiore greets you as you traverse Florence Cathedral square.
- Gain exclusive access to Brunelleschi’s Dome! Scale the steps to view gigantic frescoes up close, and bask in city-wide vistas.
Join an intimate tour of Florence’s most iconic landmarks with VIP morning entry!
- In small group of just 10 people, avoid crowds at the Accademia Gallery, and gaze at Michelangelo’s 17-foot statue of David in total serenity.
- Next, the ornate Gothic façade of Santa Maria del Fiore greets you as you traverse Florence Cathedral square.
- Gain exclusive access to Brunelleschi’s Dome! Scale the steps to view gigantic frescoes up close, and bask in city-wide vistas.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Accademia Gallery and Florence Cathedral Square
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Small group of up to 10 guests
- Skip-the-line entry to Accademia Gallery
- Brunelleschi’s Dome climb ticket
- Access to the Opera Museum of the Florence Cathedral
- All entry fees
Exclusions
- Access to the Secret Terraces
- Tip: If you’re a music lover, don’t miss the instrument room in Accademia, featuring a stunning Stradivari tenor viola from 1690!
- Strict dress code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders is required to access the cathedral.
- The Dome is not accessible by wheelchair and not recommended for guests with mobility issues, back problems, or heart conditions.
- Climbing the dome involves 463 steps, please ensure you are physically prepared.
- No backpacks are allowed inside.
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, pregnant people, and those suffering from vertigo and claustrophobia.
- The tour starts early to avoid crowds, be on time to enjoy the full experience.
- Unfortunately, due to restoration works, the mosaics in the vault of St. John’s Baptistery are not visible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Accademia GalleryGuided Tours
Top things to do in Florence
Why Take an Accademia Gallery Guided Tour?
- Skip the lines: Guided tours come with a skip the line feature that allows you to walk past long queues and access the museum on priority.
- Discover the museum's history: On a guided tour, you get to learn so much about the history of the Accademia Gallery, and how the various works of art found its way to the walls of his museum.
- Easy navigation: The gallery has thousands of artworks on display, which is why it can be difficult to navigate all by yourself. By booking a guided tour you will be able efficiently explore the museum, without missing any of the masterpieces here.
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Which Accademia Gallery guided tour is best for you?
Skip-the-line tours
Duration: 1-1.15 hours for a standard priority access ticket; flexible duration for combo tickets
Suited for: Those short on time
Ticket price: From €38 for adults; €2 for EU citizens between the ages of 18 and 25; free for those below 18 years of age and those with certified disabilities.
Why go for it?
- Your Accademia Gallery tour includes a skip the line feature that allows you to walk past long queues by guaranteeing priority access to the attraction.
- The guided tour includes a fixed itinerary that includes all the major artworks and museum halls you should visit.
- Accademia Gallery tours include a small group of people for a more immersive experience.
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Combo tours
Duration: Flexible
Suited for: Art and culture enthusiasts
Ticket price: From €54 for adults; €2 for EU citizens between the ages of 18 and 25; free for those below 18 years of age and those with certified disabilities.
Why go for it?
- There's more to Florence beyond the Accademia Gallery, and here's your ticket to explore its top sights like the Florence Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery.
- Take a walk down history lane; cross the Ponte Vecchio Bridge and rub Il Porcelino's nose at the Straw Market. Get a glimpse of Florentine culture through a walking tour or a city-centre tour.
Recommended tours
Food tours
Duration: Flexible
Suited for: Travelers seeking a local/authentic experience
Ticket price: From €59 for adults; €2 for EU citizens between the ages of 18 and 25; free for those below 18 years of age and those with certified disabilities.
Why go for it?
- Your trip to Florence is incomplete without a local meal, so dig into in authentic Tuscan food to make your overall experience memorable.
- These tickets also give you a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery, besides giving you the chance to explore Florence on foot.
Recommended tour
Florence City Centre & Accademia Gallery Guided Tour with Optional Lunch
Highlights of the Accademia Gallery guided tour
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Frequently asked questions about Accademia Gallery tours
How much does an Accademia Gallery tour cost?
The prices of Accademia Gallery guided tours are generally priced from €38. Prices can vary depending on the type of tour, like skip-the-line tours, combo tours, etc. which might be charged higher owing to their added inclusions.
What is the best Accademia Gallery tour for me?
The perfect tour for you depends on the type of traveler you are, your interests, time you've got at hand, etc. Here are some tours you can choose from:
-Skip-the-line tours: Especially if you're short on time, this is a great option to see the gallery's top highlights and benefit from the expertise of a local tour guide.
-Combo tours: If you've got the time, explore more of Florence with these tickets. See the Florence Cathedral, visit the Uffizi Gallery and stroll through the historic city centre.
What advantages do guided tours of the Accademia gallery offer over regular entry tickets?
Since the Accademia Gallery houses some of the world's most iconic art collections, listening to a local guide who's a subject matter expert will give you a more in-depth understanding of the meaning and significance of these works. They might be able to point out to you nuances in form, skill and technique that may otherwise go unnoticed by the untrained eye. Moreover, they'll help you navigate the gallery better, guiding you through the rooms in a progressive manner so it's easy to follow the development of the paintings, sculptures and instruments. A guided tour in most cases also offers hosted entry/priority access, helping you bypass the long queues.
What is the cost of a guided tour when compared to a regular ticket?
Guided tours are naturally capped at a higher fee due to the bonus advantage of offering live commentary, insights and interactions, etc. They are also more expensive given that they include assistance at the entry, priority access, etc. Usually, they are priced at least €10-15 more than regular tickets.
In what languages are the Accademia Gallery guided tours available?
The Accademia Gallery guided tours are available in five languages – English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. However, the availability of these languages can vary. Do check the details of the specific tour you're interested in to make sure it's available in your language of choice.
What does the Accademia Gallery guided tour cover?
The Accademia Gallery guided tour covers all the seven museum halls inside the Accademia Gallery and gives a glimpse into some of the finest and most celebrated works of art in the history of Italian art. You can see the iconic statue of David, plaster casts by Lorenzo Bartolini and more.
How many people can go on an Accademia Gallery tour?
It depends on the type of Accademia Gallery tour you book. Small group tours have a limit of 15 people or less while the other guided tours can accommodate up to a maximum of 20 people.
Do the Accademia Gallery tours include skip the line access?
Yes. Your Accademia Gallery tours include skip the line access. This ensures that you can dive right into the artworks without wasting time in long entrance queues.
Can I cancel a booked Accademia Gallery tour?
Yes. You can cancel your Accademia Gallery tour tickets between 24 to 48 hours before the scheduled date and get a full refund. Please check the cancellation policy before booking your tickets.
Are audioguides available as an option in case I'm not availing a professional guided tour?
Yes, you can rent audio guides for €6 from the gallery's bookshop. They help you explore the gallery at your own pace and leisure, offering key information about the halls and their exhibits.
How long is the Accademia Gallery guided tour?
The duration of your tour depends on the type you have chosen. While a guided tour of just the Accademia Gallery guided tours is between 1-1.5 hours long, combo tours can take up to half the day or longer. The duration of your tour may also get extended if you choose to gather more information from your guide, etc.
Where can I meet my guide at the gallery?
You can expect to meet your guide at the main entrance of the Accademia Gallery, from where you will begin your tour. The guide often also acts as your host, leading you through the halls and explaining the significance of the collections inside them.
Are there additional facilities or amenities included with the guided tour, like refreshments, exclusive lounges, etc.?
What happens if I'm late for my guided tour?
Guided tours generally start on time, so if a guest arrives late, they will most likely miss their entry and won't be permitted to join the group. Aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour is scheduled to begin so you can make the most of this valuable experience.
