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Combo (Save 5%) (Save 5%): Skip-the-Line Santa Croce Basilica Complex with Accademia Gallery Priority Entry

Santa Croce Basilica altar with stained glass windows and ornate architecture in Florence, Italy.

Cloisters of Santa Croce Basilica Complex with statue and visitors in Florence, Italy.

Statue of David at Accademia Gallery, Florence, viewed by tourists with reserved tickets.

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

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.4/5(348)

Sarah G

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Very good staff on queue management, who never lost their temper or showed any irritation, despite the constant questions and moans from tourists. The gallery was small enough for you to really spend time with the exhibits. At no time did you feel you had to rush. David of course was magnificent, but the other half finished statues by Michaelangelo also told their story and gave you a sense of how difficult it must be to create a sculpture like David. If you visit Firenze, you must visit the Academy.

Janette K

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

Very easy to enter this attraction with a Headout ticket using the priority red queue Amazing gallery obviously the star of the show is Michelangelo's David totally amazing Other paintings were interesting The audio guide was very informative

Maria T

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We went right in; the gallery itself is beautiful—the paintings and everything else—but *David* really steals the show. It’s incredible to see it from a distance; up close, the details are stunning, and every angle is breathtaking.

Carol S

Group

Verified booking

4 days ago

The statues and the explanation of how they are created is very interesting. The musical instruments through the years was incredible. I know everyone comes to see the David, but this museum has so much more!

Patricia L

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

No line - great price unlike much higher price for timed entrance to Duomo only to have wait one hour in line. The church is beautiful. Spent much more time there than in Duomo- much more interesting .

Stephen N

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Headout personnel were very helpful and courteous - it was raining when we were in Florence, and they allowed us to stay inside the office out of the rain until our time group qued up for entry...

Pair Florence’s most sought-after gallery with its grand Franciscan basilica—enjoy priority access to both in one seamless booking.

Skip long queues at the Accademia and come face-to-face with Michelangelo’s David, one of the world’s most celebrated sculptures.

Enhance your visit with an audio guide and digital guidebook, offering deeper insight into Renaissance art and its context.

Walk straight into Santa Croce Basilica and explore the largest Franciscan church complex at your own pace.

Admire Giotto’s 14th-century frescoes and visit the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli in a single monumental space.

Discover architectural gems like the Pazzi Chapel and uncover artistic treasures inside the Refectory Museum.

Accademia Gallery

Accademia priority entry tickets

Digital audio guide available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, and Chinese

Digital guidebook in English

Basilica of Santa Croce Complex

Santa Croce fast-track entry

Access to chapels and cloisters

Live guide services

Headphones for audio guide

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Sarah G
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Very good staff on queue management, who never lost their temper or showed any irritation, despite the constant questions and moans from tourists. The gallery was small enough for you to really spend time with the exhibits. At no time did you feel you had to rush. David of course was magnificent, but the other half finished statues by Michaelangelo also told their story and gave you a sense of how difficult it must be to create a sculpture like David. If you visit Firenze, you must visit the Academy.
William H
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The queuing system at the venue was very confused. It was exceptionally busy so having a reservation was a huge advantage but the queuing system was not well managed. David was a great experience and some other works were very good. However, the range of works was much more restricted than expected.
Janette K
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
Very easy to enter this attraction with a Headout ticket using the priority red queue Amazing gallery obviously the star of the show is Michelangelo's David totally amazing Other paintings were interesting The audio guide was very informative
Pedro F
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
I didn't receive my tickets; I was in line and couldn't get in. The customer service is good—they respond quickly and resolve the issue. To be honest, I thought I was going to be left out in the cold, but they sorted it out for me. That's really important. Thank you.
Maria T
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We went right in; the gallery itself is beautiful—the paintings and everything else—but *David* really steals the show. It’s incredible to see it from a distance; up close, the details are stunning, and every angle is breathtaking.

Uncover Florence’s artistic and intellectual legacy across two landmarks with one celebrating Renaissance genius, the other preserving centuries of history and memory.

Accademia Gallery

Getting started

Arrive at your selected time slot and enter through the priority access line. Download your audio guide in advance to begin your visit seamlessly.

What to expect

Home to Michelangelo’s David, this gallery offers an intimate yet powerful journey through Renaissance art.

Features

Michelangelo’s David: See the iconic marble masterpiece up close, appreciating its scale, detail, and craftsmanship.

The Prisoners: Observe unfinished sculptures that reveal Michelangelo’s creative process.

Renaissance collections: Explore paintings and works from Florentine masters, enhanced by your audio guide narration.

Santa Croce Basilica Complex

Getting started

Head to the basilica entrance and bypass the ticket queue with fast-track access. Enter directly and begin exploring independently.

What to expect

Known as the “Temple of Italian Glories,” this vast complex blends art, history, and architecture in one site.

Features

Giotto’s frescoes: Step into the Bardi and Peruzzi Chapels to see some of Italy’s finest pre-Renaissance paintings.

Historic tombs: Visit the final resting places of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli.

Pazzi Chapel & cloisters: Wander through Brunelleschi’s elegant chapel and peaceful courtyards.

Museum treasures: Discover works like Cimabue’s Crucifix and symbolic sculptures such as Freedom of Poetry.

What to bring

Smartphone for audio guide access.

What’s not allowed

Large bags are not allowed inside both venues.

Accessibility

Santa Croce has partial accessibility (the Transept, Novitiate Corridor and Sacristy are not wheelchair-friendly).

Accademia Gallery is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Digital guidebook at Accademia Gallery is available in English only.

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