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Skip the line and explore Michelangelo’s David with a historian-led guided tour of the Accademia Gallery.
- Bypass the long queues for a seamless entry, guided directly to the entrance by your guide.
- Learn how the Accademia, originally an art school, transformed into a world-famous gallery and hear fascinating stories from your expert guide.
- 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.
Skip the line and explore Michelangelo’s David with a historian-led guided tour of the Accademia Gallery.
- Bypass the long queues for a seamless entry, guided directly to the entrance by your guide.
- Learn how the Accademia, originally an art school, transformed into a world-famous gallery and hear fascinating stories from your expert guide.
- 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
- 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.
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Elizabeth
Dec 2024Verified booking
Marie was a wonderful guide. She was so knowledgeable about all aspects of the museum. We learned some interesting facts about mideveal vs renaissance artworks, the dress and customs of ancient Florence, beautiful old musical instruments and especially learned about Michaelangelo's David. It was a fabulous tour. We highly recommend Marie.
Julie
Dec 2024Verified booking
Olga our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and made our tour very interesting and amusing. She did not rush us during the tour and gave us lots of time to view the works of art. She obviously has a passion for what she does.
Anthony
Dec 2024Verified booking
The guide was fantastic! She loved what she was talking about and had a great grasp of the history. She communicated in a way that was engaging, witty and with humor. We were hanging on her every word.
Iris
Dec 2024Verified booking
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. She talked about the period of the sculptures and the sculptures themselves. I really learned a lot
Bryan
Dec 2024Verified booking
Well organized tour with our guide Olga. Highly recommend taking the 1 hour tour to learn more about Michelangelo and his back story of his work. Nice museum to visit during your trip in Florence.
Tammie
Dec 2024Verified booking
Ana our guide was awesome! She was enthusiastic, knowledgeable & friendly & made our tour interesting & fun! Thank you Anna!
Jeffrey
Dec 2024Verified booking
Ticketing experience was fantastic. We had a great experience with our guide as all the other people had canceled on our tour, so it ended up being a private tour just for my husband and I. Our guide even took us into the part of the Accademia where they had Stradivarious violins which I loved. She was fenomenal and was very informative during our tour. HIGHLY recommend.
Mark
Nov 2024Verified booking
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided us with a lot of insight about Michealangelo and his sculptures. We had some issues with the tour since we were the only two people signed up for the tour but they moved us to another tour guide and made it work!!!
Jerome
Nov 2024Verified booking
The tour guide ( Frediricka ) was informative & Passionate in her narrative of 'DAVID', & other artists work displayed. Her detailed explanations were from the heart,...and we appteciated her Love for ART . !!! KUDOS to HER...!!
Korene
Nov 2024Verified booking
The guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic . He kept our attention with small details i did not know. Very interesting
Andrea
Nov 2024Verified booking
My guide Emmanuela was very friendly and knowleadgable about the gallery and the artists! I would highly recommend taking her tour to have the full experience inside the gallery.
Sandra
Nov 2024Verified booking
I like getting some insight into the art to gain a better understanding. So thank you. Oh yeah and the statue was beautiful
Curt
Nov 2024Verified booking
The guide gave us an excellent tour. She got us into the museum with no line and her discussions of the musical instruments and detail on the David statue were outstanding. She gave us her full attention and allowed us to move at our own pace. It was worth the money spent for us.
Nov 2024Verified booking
The tour was very good. The guide was very knowledgeable about the Accademia Gallery and the tour was very informative.
Michael
Nov 2024Verified booking
Our tour guide was a fountain of Renaissance knowledge and history. It was an excellent tour that skipped a lot of very long lines and was completely worth it.
William
Nov 2024Verified booking
The tour was good. Hard to hear as the guide kept holding the microphone away from her mouth and at other times covered it with her hand while walking
Geraldine
Nov 2024Verified booking
The intro with our guide was awesome especially since I taught the subject of the Renaissance and gave tours in Renaissance paintings at the LACMA. She was informative for those with no art knowledge but reminded those of us who did what principles we were to look for in each painting and sculpture we viewed. I loved seeing David as the epitome of the Renaissance and the power of Florence.
Reid
Nov 2024Verified booking
Our guide was very knowledgeable. There was confusion with the line ups. We chose this tour because of the skip the line. We were put in the regular line and people who bought regular tickets were getting in long before us. We were able to eventually leave the line and get in
Marco
Nov 2024Verified booking
Anna was very knowledgeable about all aspects of Art and life in Florence during the Renaissance. I loved her storytelling style which made history and art come alive. She was very kind and genuinely wanted to ensure everyone got what they wanted from the tour. Really enjoyed the experience and ot was definitely one of the highlights of our Florence trip!
Peter
Nov 2024Verified booking
The best part was the sculture of David. Also the tour guide was excellent. She was friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable .
Edward
Oct 2024Verified booking
We were a party of six and wanted to see the museum with a guide to help us make the most of our visit. The office for the tour was easy to find and Laurie could not have been any more warm and gracious when she greeted us on our arrival. She fitted us with earpieces which worked very well in the noisy street as well as inside the museum. We waited in line at the museum entrance for about five minutes until our entry time, and then she led us inside and proceeded to spin captivating stories about the history of Florence, the titanic efforts to adorn the Duomo with statuary in the 15th and 16th centuries, and most all, Michelangelo's creative brilliance. Laurie made the museum come alive for us and we would not have appreciated the paintings and especially the magnificent DAVID without her expertise and seamless dialogue. It was a magical lesson in art history and in the history, culture, politics, and economics of this fabulous city. By the way, the exhibit of Renaissance musical instruments, including several Stradivarius violins and cellos, along with an early (the first, perhaps?) pianoforte ALONE is worth the price of admission for music lovers!
Norma
Oct 2024Verified booking
The guide arrived late. Our tickets were for 2pm we did not get in until 240p we had to rush to see David, did not use the audio guide as we had to get back to the ship. The guide was apologetic but our experience was cut short because he arrived late.
caroline
Oct 2024Verified booking
We didn't know exactly where to meet, crowded street so it was easy to miss them. We do not have data, knowing to look for the purple shirts. Guide was very knowledgeable
Candice
Oct 2024Verified booking
Our Guide, Marte, made the history of the Academia so very exciting. She loves this special place very much, and we could tell. Such a beautiful place shown to us by a lovely, talented woman. Grazi, Marte!
James
Oct 2024Verified booking
Our experience was excellent. Our guide, Olga, did a fantastic job of explaining the history of the time and how the art was created. The sculpture of David is breathtaking and we had plenty of time to appreciate it.
Breeze past the lines at the Accademia Gallery and explore Florence with an expert guide.
- Skip the long lines at the Accademia Gallery and experience Michelangelo’s iconic David.
- Explore Florence city center on a 2-hour guided walking tour with a local expert in a small group (maximum 17).
- Explore Medici landmarks, including the San Lorenzo Church and Medici Chapels, steeped in history and grandeur.
- Get a chance to see and experience the Duomo complex, including the Baptistery and the iconic Cathedral, crowned by Brunelleschi's awe-inspiring dome.
- Enjoy the freedom to explore, taking time to soak in Florence’s beauty, art, and culture after the tour.
Breeze past the lines at the Accademia Gallery and explore Florence with an expert guide.
- Skip the long lines at the Accademia Gallery and experience Michelangelo’s iconic David.
- Explore Florence city center on a 2-hour guided walking tour with a local expert in a small group (maximum 17).
- Explore Medici landmarks, including the San Lorenzo Church and Medici Chapels, steeped in history and grandeur.
- Get a chance to see and experience the Duomo complex, including the Baptistery and the iconic Cathedral, crowned by Brunelleschi's awe-inspiring dome.
- Enjoy the freedom to explore, taking time to soak in Florence’s beauty, art, and culture after the tour.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to Accademia Gallery
- 2.5-hour walking tour of Florence City Centre
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Headsets for groups of 5 people or more
- Palazzo Medici Riccardi
- San Lorenzo Church
- Florence Cathedral and Duomo Complex
- Straw Market
- Signoria Square
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Ponte Vecchio
- Guided tour of Accademia Gallery
- Tip: How about a little luck? At the Straw Market, rub the nose of the Porcellino statue: a popular tradition to bring some good luck to your life.
- It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check-in time. In case of delay, it will not be possible to join the visit, nor will it be possible to get a refund or reschedule the guided visit.
- Note that the following are not allowed inside the Accademia: bags, large backpacks, helmets, knives, scissors, hazardous objects, food and drinks, tripods, camera equipment, and flash photography.
- Guide dogs are allowed at the Accademia.
- Children under 12 must be with an adult when they visit the gallery.
- Re-entry is not allowed.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Sirirat
Dec 2024Verified booking
We had an amazing experience with City Wonders and our English speaking tour guide, Annette. She was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, sharing fascinating details about the history, art, and culture of the city. Her passion for the subject was evident, and she made the entire experience both educational and enjoyable. The highlight was, of course, seeing Michelangelo’s David. Annette brought the statue to life by explaining its artistic significance, the story behind its creation, and even pointing out details we would have missed on our own. Her expertise truly added depth to the experience. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city—it’s a must-do for art and history lovers! Thank you for making our visit unforgettable!
lee
Dec 2024Verified booking
Be careful Headout double billed me for the tour and refused to refund the second billing, better to wait to come to Italy and just book the tour directly
Rahul
Oct 2024Verified booking
Knowledgeable guide. However it was not clear that we would only spend 30 mins at Academia. Balance 1 HR was walking city tour. Would help if title of tour and itinerary clearly mention this.
Kristin
Oct 2024Verified booking
We waited in the rain in a HUGE line for an hour to enter the venue. Absolutely NOT what we paid for as Skip the Line tickets.
Klemen
Sep 2024Verified booking
We liked the story telling of the tour guide. Lots of interesting things about the city and its wonders that we otherwise wouldn't have realized.
Susan
Sep 2024Verified booking
The art displayed at the museum was Amazing. The sculptures and statue collection was spectacular. Everything was beautiful in this museum including "David" My favorite.
Sabien
Aug 2024Verified booking
The guide was awesome! Very funny, very clear and good with faces. The tour was fun and the ending at the statue of David was a very good decision! Thanks :)
Carolina
Aug 2024Verified booking
She was a nice person and tried her best to guide us... But her Spanish makes you loose interest because many times she doesn't find the correct words and uses lots of "muletillas" or words that are not in spanish.
Robert
Aug 2024Verified booking
Even though the guide was knowledgeable, it was hard understanding him because of his accent. Also, it would be easier to understand the guide if you gave us DUAL headphones. Single headphones don't work.
Natalie
Aug 2024Verified booking
Stephano was an excellent guide who was clearly passionate about the city of Florence and its fascinating history. We learnt so much about both the city, but also about the history of Michaelangelo's David. Highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in art history, architecture or the history of one of Italy's most beautiful cities!
Isrin
Jul 2024Verified booking
We love our guide Ciara, she is very informative and provided all the history behind Florence and the areas we were visiting. However there was a lady in glasses who was very rude to this man and his little son who's booking didn't come through to your firm. Instead of being apologetic and helping them, she was rude and aggressive to them. She kept raising her voice to them. I pitied the little boy
Jose
Jun 2024Verified booking
Definitely the accademy museum is the best of this tour also the guide guy, he made a big effort to explain a lot about the history of Florence
W.F.
Jun 2024Verified booking
Francesca is a very friendly guide with a lot of knowledge of the city, the buildings and their history. The city was to crowdy to enjoy it fully. But Francesca showed us the best highlights in a 3 hour tour.
Annemarie
Jun 2024Verified booking
I have been on many guided tours around multiple cities but my guide was amazing this time. He was so knowledgeable, nice and genuinely excited to showcase the city and it's amazing art. I learnt so much from him. These things can be borning sometimes even if you love history but my guide made it enjoyable and shared information in such a relatable way that I could not help but be engaged for the full tour. I got to hear the history behind what seemed to be just a normal sign and had I done a walling tour alone I surely would have missed out on its beauty and understanding. Would highly recommend 👌
Stuart
Jun 2024Verified booking
The Academia and the David never fails to impress The issues was that the City Centre tour was very slow with a lot of time standing around listening to the guides personal views. There is so much to see in Florence so we left the tour at the Duomo.
Maria
May 2024Verified booking
The tour was excellent. Great guide! He shared a wide range of information and was very pleasant with the group.
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Annie
May 2024Verified booking
Barbera was a darling! So much useful information, very patient and kind. Gave everyone the opportunity to ask questions if they wanted. Super Galleria tour, fabulous City Walking tour, not too long! We learned so much! Thank you, Firenze!
Daliso
Apr 2024Verified booking
A good sample of the exhibits, at the Accademia tour were explained, without being overwhelming in content or boring. The guide was friendly, enthusiastic and spoke well in English.
María
Apr 2024Verified booking
Meri is an exceptional guide, she dedicated the necessary time and explained everything in a pleasant and interesting way. Bravo for Meri!
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Johanna
Nov 2024Verified booking
Guide was excellent and knowledgeable, great to skip the queue at Academia
Carlos
Oct 2024Verified booking
Giovanna, our guide was awesome...and you could tell she really cared to make the tour interesting and enriching!
Robyn
Oct 2024Verified booking
Great experience. Sarah was very knowledgeable and gave a great tour.
Clare
Oct 2024Verified booking
Giovani was the best tour guide we've ever had. She's excellent !
Clifford
Sep 2024Verified booking
Excellent Guide - pointing out historic buildings and features would have otherwised missed. David awesome too!
Christopher
Sep 2024Verified booking
It was so informative and gave great background to David. The guide was so passionate
Accademia GallerySkip the Line Tours
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Why should you get Accademia Gallery reserved entry tickets?
- Avoid ticket lines: The Accademia Gallery is a popular attraction for art lovers and history buffs in Florence. This means that entering the attraction can take quite some time. Get yourself Accademia Gallery skip the line tickets to avoid waiting in ticket lines.
- Save time: There’s so much to see inside the Accademia Gallery. Instead of wasting time in line, you can use it to thoroughly explore the gallery and all the artworks it houses.
- Take a guided tour of the gallery: Accademia Gallery guided tours come with a skip the line feature, allowing you to breeze through the crowds. In addition, you also get to learn about the attraction and the masterpieces within from an expert tour guide.
- Discover more of Florence's gems: Skip the line tickets help you save time and energy which you can use to visit nearby attractions like the Uffizi Gallery and the Florence Duomo.
How to skip the lines at the Accademia Gallery?
Here are some sure-fire ways to bypass the long queues at the Accademia Gallery.
1. Online Reservations
It goes without saying that booking tickets online is a great way to avoid waiting at the physical ticket counter. Book Accademia Gallery tickets to bypass these lines and head straight towards the entrance.
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2. Book in advance
Along with booking your tickets online, ensure to book them in advance so that you can choose your preferred time slot for entry. This also helps you avoid losing out on a spot during the day you choose to visit the gallery.
3. Get skip-the-line tickets
The best way to save on time and energy is by booking Accademia Gallery skip the line tickets. With these, you can simply walk past the waiting lines and head to the priority entrance.
4. Take a guided tour
A benefit of booking Accademia Gallery guided tours is that not only do you get the service of a professional, multilingual tour guide, but also get skip-the-line access with your tickets.
Accademia Gallery Guided ToursSkip the line tickets vs. guided tours: which to choose?
Skip-the-line
- Ideal for those short on time, or are traveling with small children.
- Suitable for visitors who are already familiar with the history and significance of the Accademia Gallery and don't require a guided tour.
Guided Tours
- Ideal for those who want a more comprehensive and educational experience, as well as the chance to ask questions and receive personalized attention.
- Suitable for visitors who are interested in learning about the history and significance of the museum and its collections from a knowledgeable guide.
- Choose tickets with reserved entry to skip the long lines.
Frequently asked questions about Accademia Gallery skip-the-line tickets
Can I skip the line at the Accademia Gallery?
Yes, you can skip ticket lines at the Accademia Gallery by booking your tickets online. Priority access tickets are the perfect choice if you're a traveler short on time, or just generally want to get ahead of the long queues commonly seen at the gallery's entrance.
How much do Accademia Gallery skip the line tickets cost?
Accademia Gallery skip the line tickets start from €22.75. Prices go up if your priority access tickets also include an expert guide, combos to other Florence attractions, etc.
Why are skip the line tickets more expensive than regular tickets?
Due to the fact that you're offered the convenience of bypassing long queues and heading straight into the museum, skip-the-line tickets come at a premium of roughly €10-15 more. With skip-the-line tickets, you can save precious time, freeing you up to explore the gallery itself, or allowing you to head out and see more of Florence. Many priority access tickets also come with an expert tour guide, giving you the added bonus.
Why should I book Accademia Gallery skip the line tickets?
Accademia Gallery skip the line tickets will help you save about 1 or 2 hours of waiting time. You can use this time to explore the artworks at length and immerse yourself in a top-notch cultural experience.
Can I purchase my skip-the-line tickets on the day I want to visit the gallery?
Yes, we typically offer last-minute tickets on our app. However, note that you might not get the time slot of your choice. Hence, we strongly recommend booking at least a week in advance to ensure you get to enter at a date and time of your convenience.
Do Accademia Gallery skip the line tickets include a guided tour?
Yes, some Accademia Gallery skip the line ticket variants come with a guided tour. Avail this option if you're seeking a valuable and in-depth insight into the artworks on display.
Are audio guides included with my Accademia Gallery skip the line tickets?
No, audio guides are not included with Accademia Gallery skip-the-line tickets.
Which point should I go to if I've booked my skip-the-line tickets online?
Guests who have purchased their Accademia Gallery tickets online can meet at the Red Point by the main entrance for online reservations. This line is much shorter than the regular entry line.
What is the waiting time to enter the Accademia Gallery? Would skip-the-line tickets help overcome long waiting times?
If you're waiting in the regular line to enter the Accademia Gallery, you may have to wait between 1 or 2 hours to get inside. This includes the time taken to purchase tickets and go past security. Book Accademia Gallery skip the line tickets and save time.
Can I choose a specific time slot while booking my skip-the-line tickets?
Yes, booking online and in advance gives you the option to choose a time slot of your convenience. This way, you can plan your visit accordingly and arrive before your appointed time, so you can complete security and entry formalities before you begin your tour.
