Top Tickets for Accademia Gallery
Accademia Gallery Skip the line Tickets
- Get a quick skip-the-line entrance to the Gallery and marvel at the breathtaking David sculpture by Michelangelo.
- Take advantage of the timed entry slot and explore the gallery at your pace until closing time.
- See Michelangelo’s other famous sculptures of St Matthew and the Hall of Prisoners.
Accademia Gallery Guided Tour
- Discover the artworks’ backstories from an expert professional guide in a group of 10 to 15 participants.
- Enjoy fast pass access and skip all entry queues to the Gallery.
- See the famous unfinished Prisoner sculptures by Michelangelo and his world-famous David.
Accademia Gallery Private Tour
- Explore Florence with your personal guide as you walk to the Accademia Gallery.
- Discover less-known stories of Michelangelo’s David and other highlights.
- Explore the rest of the collection at your own pace till closing time.
- See Medici’s unique musical instruments collection.
Combo Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Tour
- Explore two of Florence’s top art museums on one great combo tour: The Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery.
- See Michelangelo’s famous David statue at the Accademia Gallery.
- Visit the Uffizi Gallery to view masterpieces by Italian Renaissance artists like Botticelli.
- Skip the long entry lines at both the Accademia and Uffizi galleries on this tour.
Ticket Booking Information
Ticket prices
The standard Skip the Line Accademia Gallery tickets give adults between 25 and 99 years old access to the entire gallery until closing time for €23.
However, the youth tickets are available for visitors aged between 18 and 24 years old; children below 17 can get their tickets for €5.
If you are a history lover looking to learn more about the Renaissance period, then you should get the Accademia Gallery Guided Tour for an hour that will cost you €49 for adult visitors aged between 16 and 99 years old.
If you want to explore more of Florence with a small group and professional guide, we recommend the 4-hour Accademia Gallery Small Group Guided Tour for adults between 18 and 59 years for €137.
Visitors looking for a more personalized visiting experience and want to get all their questions answered while they discover their favorite parts of Florence should take the Accademia Gallery Private Tour!
It is a 1.5-hour experience with quick access to the Accademia Galleries, with a private guide for €190.
Art lovers who want to combine their Accademia Gallery experience with the famous Uffizi Gallery can enjoy a Combo Uffizi and Accademia Gallery Tour for 3 hours.
This combo experience costs €115 for adults between 18 and 99 years old.
Ticket discount
All Accademia Gallery tickets come with age-based discounts, accessible to tourists and locals with ID proof!
European citizens can also get additional discounts if they show proof of nationality while booking.
For example, the standard Accademia Gallery Skip the Line tickets cost €7 for youth and EU Citizens between 18 and 24 years old.
If you want additional discounts, we recommend visiting during the non-peak tourism season from November to March, as ticket prices are affordable during these months.
You can also visit the Accademia Gallery for free on the first Sunday of every month!
How to buy tickets? Book Online!
You can buy the Tickets to Accademia Gallery online or visit the attraction itself and get your tickets at their offline ticket counter.
However, we recommend getting your tickets online in advance as the gallery receives thousands of visitors daily, and you will be stuck in long queues for hours waiting in outside the ticket counter.
Also, the fact that the ticket counter of Accademia Gallery closes at 6.30 pm also makes it tricky to get your tickets from the attraction directly.
Booking online always serves as an easy, convenient, and safe option for securing your tickets.
Here are some steps you can follow to book your tickets online in advance!
Step 1: Go to the online ticket booking website for Accademia Gallery.
Step 2: You will see many ticket options offering different services for the gallery on the website. Click on the ticket that fulfills all your requirements.
Step 3: Check the inclusions, highlights, exclusions, discounts, prices, refund and cancellation policies before booking the ticket.
Step 4: Once you’re satisfied with the details, choose your preferred date and time for visiting.
Step 5: Now, you need to fill in all the information asked, such as the number of participants.
Step 6: Once the payment is complete, you will immediately receive your ticket via email or message.
Step 7: No need to print your ticket! You just need to show it at the entrance on your device, and you will be allowed to enter.
If you are unsure which websites are safe for ticket booking, we recommend GetYourGuide, Viator, or Tiqets as excellent options.
They provide you with the most popular ticket options and offer many great discounts so you can have an affordable experience!
Every ticket also has ratings and customer reviews, giving you a good idea of the kind of experience you are paying for.
Please note: Ensure your name and other details exactly match the information on your ID proof documents.
Advantages of booking online tickets
- You can schedule your entire trip from the comfort of your home with guaranteed entry to your favorite attractions.
- Save time by booking online and avoid standing in long queues outside the attractions.
- Booking online is a hassle-free experience, as you do not have to deal with currency exchange problems in another country.
- Enjoy guided tour experiences without losing your money on an inexperienced guide at the site.
- Booking online will give you real-time updates on the Accademia Art Gallery’s time changes or closure dates.
- Booking a fixed time slot online ensures you can explore many more attractions in Florence instead of being stuck in one place for very long.
About Accademia Gallery
The Florence Accademia Gallery houses the largest collection of Michelangelo artworks and works by other famous Renaissance artists.
Over 1 million visitors have visited the Gallery annually since 1784 to see the unique 17-foot-tall marble sculptures, Michelangelo’s David, and other attractive paintings.
The Gallery regularly adds new exhibitions and events to spread the knowledge of art and sculpture to all visitors.
The Gallery also has a unique museum of Musical Instruments and other Historical Archives that are a must-see!
Plan Your Visit
Opening Hours:
The Museum is open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 8.15 am to 6.50 pm, with the last entry access at 6.20 pm.
It is closed on Mondays, 25th December, and 1st January.
Accademia Gallery Opening Hours
How To Reach:
The Gallery is easily accessible, as it stands near the famous Giotto’s Tower and is close to Florence Duomo.
Train accessibility:
- Santa Maria Novella station is the closest to the Gallery, a 2-minute walk away.
Bus Services:
Bus lines 6, 11, 13, 14, 23, or 21 will get you closest to the Gallery. The nearest stops are Battisti San Marco and Museo di San Marco, which are 2 minutes away on foot.
Entrances
You will find the main entrance to the Gallery between Piazza del Duomo and Piazza San Marco in a small lane on Via Ricasoli 60.
Rules:
- All visitors must pass a security inspection through a metal detector before entering the Gallery.
- The Gallery does not allow weapons, knives, or other sharp objects; you must leave them behind at the detector.
- If you bring along large bags or a helmet, you cannot enter the gallery since there is no cloakroom for its storage.
- Only water bottles that hold less than half a liter are allowed inside.
- The Gallery is entirely wheelchair accessible.
- If you combine your visit with the Uffizi Gallery, begin with the Accademia Gallery first. Accademia Gallery is usually more crowded than Uffizi, and it’s best to complete this attraction first.
- If you are unable to find anyone at the meeting point to exchange your online booked voucher for a ticket, you can exchange it at the ticket booking desk.
- We don’t recommend booking tickets from the official website during the peak season, as tickets are sold in 15-minute intervals. You will also have to collect it from the desk, which is difficult since the entry lines move slowly.
- If you’re looking for places to leave behind your beverages, you can request the front desk to hold them for you while you explore. However, this might not be possible when there is a huge crowd.
- We do not recommend visiting during the peak tourist season since even with skip-the-line access, visitors need to wait for at least an hour or so because of the crowd.
Highlights
Michelangelo’s David
The 500-year-old statue of David by Michelangelo stands at a height of 17 feet and is made of a single block of marble, representing the iconic story of David and Goliath!
Instruments Museum
A stunning ancient collection of string, wind, and harp-like musical instruments with the famous piano by Bartholomew Cristoforo and Antonio Stradivari’s Violin.
The Hall of Prisoners
Four life-like sculptures of prisoners trying to break out of the marble bonds surrounding them, with stunning paintings as their backgrounds decorating the hallway.
Rape of the Sabines
The Flemish artist Giambologna’s sculpture Rape of the Sabines, 7 feet tall from the 16th century, depicts the scene of the kidnapping of the Sabine women by Romans.
FAQs
1. Can you get Accademia tickets at the door?
You can get Accademia tickets at the door. However, you must visit the gallery before 6.20 pm since the ticket office closes at this time of the day.
2. Do you need to buy tickets in advance for Accademia Gallery Florence?
You should buy tickets for the gallery in advance to avoid waiting in the long entry queues. Online booking also ensures you do not face any disappointments or inconveniences on your visit.
3. What day is the Accademia Gallery closed?
The Gallery is closed on all Mondays.
4. How much is a ticket to Accademia?
The standard Accademia Gallery skip the line tickets cost €23 for adults between 25 and 99 years old. The ticket costs €7 for youth and EU citizens between 18 and 24 years. Kids 17 years and below can visit for a discounted price of €5!
5. What is the price of a guided tour of Accademia Gallery?
An Accademia Gallery Guided Tour costs €49 for 1 hour for adults between 16 to 99 years. EU Citizens between 13 and 16 years old can visit for a discounted price of €45 with ID proof.
Kids between 5 and 15 years old can join the guided tour for €27. The guided tour is for infants four years and below!
6. Can I get a combination ticket for Accademia and Uffizi Galleries?
The Accademia and Uffizi Gallery combo tickets cost €115 for all visitors.
7. Are there any kids discounts on the tickets?
All tickets offer discounts for kids and infants. Some also offer additional discounts for EU Citizens and Senior Citizens.
8. What is the cancellation and refund policy for Accademia Gallery Florence tickets?
Most Accademia tickets give you a complete refund of your money if you cancel the ticket a day before your booked time slot.
9. How long is each ticket valid for?
Most tickets are valid for 3 to 4 hours from your booked time slot. Only the standard entry ticket is valid till the museum closes for the day.
10. Can I enter the Gallery on the same day with the same ticket after exiting?
After leaving the space, you cannot enter the Gallery again with the same ticket.
11. Do I need to select a fixed time slot while booking the tickets?
You must select time slots and dates for all the Gallery tickets you book. You cannot request a refund if you do not show up at the chosen time slot.
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