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Explore masterpieces sculpted by Michelangelo at the Accademia Gallery.
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Skip the long lines to head right into Accademia Gallery and breeze through the entry with a host by your side.
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Choose your time and spend your day soaking in the glory of the Renaissance! Stroll through galleries and let brilliance inspire you.
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Fill your heart with a newfound admiration for the genius of Michelangelo as you gawk at the perfect details of David, and unfinished sculptures like Prisoners.
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Travel through history as paintings of Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and Giambologna tell you how the Renaissance art movement evolved.
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Did you know? The gallery also boasts a rich collection of musical instruments of the era, curated from centuries-old private collections.
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Skip-the-line tickets to Accademia Gallery
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Timed entry
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Audio guide
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Rocio
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Waiting time at the reception is comfortable and air-conditioned. The local guide explains very well (Renata) and solves any doubts.
Joadi
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Seeing the statue of David in person was amazing. We really loved seeing Michelangelo's unfinished statues as it helped us gain an understanding of his process. A video on gilded wooden panels was really interesting too. A stunningly finely embroidered tapestry was another favourite too. Had issues with both the Headout app & email on the day. I was able to access the app and tickets the night before but at the meeting pint neither the app or 'show tickets' tab in the email would open. Very weird. I had no trouble with any other travel apps on my phone so it wasn't an Internet access issue. Also, I had booked for 9:30am session but the 2 tickets the host gave us were forv8:55-9am & 9-9:15am. Fortunately we stayed as long as we like in the gallery so all ended well.
Rosemary
Jun, 2025Verified booking
You cannot go to Florence and not see David! The tour guide arranged our entry quickly, bringing us from the meeting point, a short walk from the Accademia, straight into the entrance. The quick entry was worth the price, this visit isn't cheap though!! There are some wonderful pieces here, so take your time to explore, rather than head straight for David. And when you turn into the gallery to see him, perfectly positioned in great natural light, it does take your breath away. Also, walking all around him to get the full effect, you will admire Michelangelo's attention to detail, something I never fully appreciated from photos previously. Thus can be a short visit, but definitely worth it!!
Monica
Jun, 2025Verified booking
I booked the tickets and it was easy to get them delivered, I bought the child's ticket quickly and the line was about 15 minutes. Good service
Pam
May, 2025Verified booking
Fantastic place with loads of great art. Extremely crowded but that was not surprising really. Was easy using headout. Guy with tickets was easy to find and it did mean we could head straight in with just a brief security check. Michaelangelo's David is fantastic and so glad I've seen the real thing.
World-famous masterpieces
Start your journey into the high art world alongside a host with a convenient skip-the-line hosted ticket to Accademia Gallery. Get an exclusive look at Michelangelo's David and other unfinished sculptures by the paragon artist. Roam the halls of the museum and spot sculptures by Lorenzo Bartolini, Giambologna, and other artists as well. You'll find rare artworks sculpted centuries ago with marble, clay, and plaster.
Travel to the Renaissance past
Dive into the golden age of paintings, and notice brush stories from up close as you admire paintings made from the 13th century to the 19th century by several Old Masters.
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13th - early 15th century: Walk into a space sparkling gold from the gold ground paintings - artworks with all or most of the background painted in solid gold.
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15th century: Ever wondered what late-gothic paintings look like? Take a look at Lorenzo Monaco's art as you stroll the paintings section at the museum.
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16th - 17th century: You'll get a glimpse of this time from the artworks by Andrea del Sarto and Pontormo. Also, take in the beauty of the intricate altarpieces from this era.
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19th century: The Gipsoteca houses a collection of paintings created by artists affiliated with the Accademia di Belle Arti.
Dive into the history of music
Collected from dukes and aristocrats from Tuscany, Medici, and Lorraine over the 17th to 19th century, you'll find over 50 rare and antique musical instruments in this section. You'll see the Psaltery - an ancient instrument made entirely of different types of marble. Head to the multimedia stations to feed your curiosity. Listen to the different sounds of these instruments, some of which were popular during the Florentine grand duchy.
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What's not allowed
- Large bags or backpacks are not allowed for this experience as the museum does not have a cloakroom. Free luggage storage may be included with your tickets, check it carefully before heading to the museum.
Accessibility
- The museum has adapted to accommodate people with motor disabilities. All halls, galleries, and the ground floor washroom near the elevator are wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
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These tickets allow you to skip entry lines but not security checks. Everyone entering the museum has to undergo a security check to ensure safety.
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A water bottle will be given to you to keep yourself hydrated through the tour.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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