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Accademia Gallery Reserved Entry Tickets

Name: Accademia Gallery Reserved Entry Tickets
Start: 2025-09-16T15:30:00
End: 2025-09-16T17:00:00
Location: Florence

Sculpture of Abduction of a Sabine Woman in Accademia Gallery, Florence.

Cellos on display at Accademia Gallery, Florence, viewed by visitors.

Accademia Gallery art display in Florence, Italy, featuring religious paintings with timed entry tickets.

Couple admiring Michelangelo's David at Accademia Gallery, Florence.

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Access timed entry to the Accademia Gallery and explore one of Europe’s finest art collections.

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Itzel

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

I visit the Palazzo Ducale in Venice. I found that the price is a bit excessive (65eur, witj 1 hour guided tour ), but I went alone, and wanted to have a guide through the museum, so I gave it a try, and I was surprised. The whole experience with the ticket was straight forward. The staff was very nice and efficient, and the process was very easy. The group waited in a nice office and then we were guided directly to the Palazzo without waiting in any line. Our guide was awesome and transmitted energy and a lot of interesting facts. She was answering to all my questions with enthusiasm. Honestly, I enjoyed it a lot and the Palazzo is absolutely stunning. Thank you!

Jordan

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

This is truly the best way to experience the Statue of David and the other historical masterpieces of the gallery without the crowds. We arrived 15 minutes early to our meetup spot, quickly received directions from surrounding employees, and got in with little to no wait. Our group of 5 was able to get through security and begin viewing art within 10 minutes of arrival with no hassle whatsoever. Once in the gallery, it was busy but still very easy to get around and view each art piece in detail due to the smaller crowds. I would recommend this experience for large travel groups or anyone with concerns about timing or crowds!

Thingnganing

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Stepping into the Accademia Gallery felt like walking into a hushed cathedral of art. And then, at the far end of the hall, he appeared — Michelangelo’s David. Nothing prepared me for it. The sheer scale, the veins under the marble skin, the coiled tension in his stance — it was so lifelike it felt as though he might step down from his pedestal at any moment. Photographs don’t even scratch the surface; in person, it’s breathtaking, humbling and almost surreal. Seeing David up close wasn’t just a museum visit — it was an encounter with genius that left me completely awestruck.

Skip the lines with timed entry to the Accademia Gallery and enjoy a hassle-free visit.

See Michelangelo’s iconic David up close, and explore the Hall of the Colossus and Hall of Models. Wander through galleries filled with Renaissance masterpieces.

Opt for hosted entry for a smooth escort to the entrance, an audio guide for deeper context, or a guided tour to explore gallery’s Renaissance gems with an expert.

Reserved timed entry to Accademia Gallery

Hosted entry (as per option selected)

Audio guide in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German & Chinese (as per option selected)

Guided tour (as per option selected)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Spain and over 86 countries have loved this experience
Sarah
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Galya was wonderful! Very knowledgeable, very personable, and fun too! It was the perfect way for my teenagers to experience seeing David for the first time. Highly reccomend this experience
Cristina
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The visit to Academia Gallery was very interesting. Our guide, Ana, explained, with a lot of passion, the history of David statue and the art of Michelangelo. I reccomand to plan a guided tour. You will feel better the energy of the place, throuth the storey told by the guide.
Augustine
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Headout was so easy to use! I was worried that because I didn't have a QR code before entering that the ticket wouldn't be accepted but don't worry! The staff at Accademia knew exactly what they were looking that, getting in was a breeze. BEAUTIFUL gallery too. I have a newfound appreciation for sculpture. Was definitely worth the money and the wait; even though the line might look long when trying to enter the gallery, it moves VERY quickly. Definitely using Headout again!
Leininger
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Everything went very smoothly and we didn't have to wait in line. The entrance was very well organized. We hadn't taken a guided tour or an audio guide, but the visit went very smoothly. It's crowded for sure, but you can still wander around easily, and access all the works without difficulty.
Manuela
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Despite the large number of people, the visit was beautiful. A big round of applause to the guys who manage the lines outside at the entrance. Such patience.

Skip the long lines and dive straight into the world of Renaissance art with timed entry to Florence’s iconic Accademia Gallery.

Getting started

Head to the Accademia Gallery entrance a few minutes before your reserved slot. If you’ve opted for hosted entry, your escort will meet you and guide you past the crowds. Keep your ID ready for ticket validation. Security checks are quick and standard.

What to expect

Accademia Gallery is one of Florence’s most visited museums, best known for housing Michelangelo’s David.

Features

See David, the 5-meter marble masterpiece that defined the High Renaissance.

Walk through the Hall of the Prisoners, home to Michelangelo’s unfinished Slaves.

Visit the Hall of the Colossus, which features grand religious artworks from the 15th century.

Explore the Gipsoteca Bartolini, a fascinating collection of 19th-century plaster casts.

Don’t miss the Museum of Musical Instruments with Medici-era stringed instruments on display.

Accademia Gallery

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	08:15am - 06:50pm	last entry 06:20pm
Wednesday	08:15am - 06:50pm	last entry 06:20pm
Thursday	08:15am - 06:50pm	last entry 06:20pm
Friday	08:15am - 06:50pm	last entry 06:20pm
Saturday	08:15am - 06:50pm	last entry 06:20pm
Sunday	08:15am - 06:50pm	last entry 06:20pm

What's not allowed

No bags and large backpacks, helmets, knives, scissors, or any hazardous objects will be allowed in the Gallery.

No food or drinks can be consumed inside the museum.

Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, stands, and tripods are a no-go inside the venue.

Re-entry is not allowed.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Even with your priority entry ticket, you will still need to pass through a security check.

Due to security reasons, the Gallery can only accommodate a certain number of people at any given time so, if space allows, you may be moved to a slightly earlier or later time slot upon arrival.

Animals aren’t allowed, except for guide dogs, service dogs, and certified therapy pets.

Children under 12 must have an adult with them and those under 18 years of age can enter the venue for free and do not need a ticket.

A valid ID is required for entry to the Accademia Gallery for all visitors, regardless of whether you hold a full-price, reduced, or free ticket.

For the Hosted entry, the host will not serve as a guide.

Going for the audio guide? Simply ensure that the guides are downloaded on the Headout app before your visit. It’s super simple to use, and you get offline access with an easy language-switching feature.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.