Accademia Gallery Tickets & Tours

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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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! 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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