Guided Tours

Accademia Gallery Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: Accademia Gallery Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2025-08-14T10:55:00
End: 2025-08-14T11:55:00
Location: Florence

Visitors viewing Michelangelo's David in Hall of the Tribune, Accademia Gallery, Florence.

Guide explaining artwork to tourists at Accademia Gallery, Florence.

Sculpture of the Rape of Sabine Women at Accademia Gallery, Florence, surrounded by visitors.

Tour group with guide viewing musical instruments at Accademia Gallery.

Duration

1 hr

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Guided tour

Skip the lines with a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery, home to the iconic Statue of David.

4.4/5

(5,436)

Sarah

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The guided tour itself was great and enjoyable, although it was packed in the gallery. The lead up was very confusing though as there were lots of tour guides and people at the meeting point and no one was holding signs saying who they were or which tour was which. We had to approach several people to work out where we were meant to be,then there was a really long wait in the heat for a load more people to turn up, so we were not quite the small group I had hoped for. Then there was another long wait in the so called skip the queue line. However the gallery experience was good despite the crowds and David is an absolutely amazing spectacle and it was great to have the guide explain everything in more detail than we would have learned on our own.

Lynn

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Very smooth check in at the meeting point. The walk to the academia was about 5 mins away and the guide handed out our tickets and headsets before we entered. The queue wasn't too long and the guide showed us a few things before we got to David. The guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic which made our visit so much more interesting. The headsets were temperamental though so it's best to stay within ear shot of the guide.

Cindy

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Our guide was Oksana and she was very knowledgeable and comprehensive about the artwork we viewed. She did a great job of explaining things. She also gave us plenty of time to contemplate the artwork and we loved her information about David. We thought that this tour was worth our time and money. Would recommend again (and already provided a link to a couple who toured there three days after us).

Discover the artworks at the Accademia Galleria, accompanied by a professional multilingual guide.

Avoid the long waits as your guide ensures a smooth, direct entry.

Explore the museum halls including the Hall of the Prisoners and The Tribune housing Michelangelo's most iconic sculptures including David.

Admire sculptures, musical instruments, and art symbols of historic significance.

The tour is available in 5 languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and German.

Guided tour of Accademia Gallery with skip-the-line entry

Expert English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese or German-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Headsets

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Australia and over 54 countries have loved this experience
Sally
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Our tour of the Accademia museum with Sarah was amazing. Sarah was very knowledgeable & made the experience of seeing the statue of David even more spectacular.
Heather
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
This was an excellent experience to book. The added info and knowledge I gained from having Marie as our guide was above and beyond. I highly recommend this tour.
Nakia
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
I liked that we met our guide near the gallery vs some obscure address we're unaware of. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared many tidbits with our group. Although the gallery was full of other groups, we were still able to get close to the art for a wonderful viewing. We'd highly recommend and will always use head out for future tours.
Rochelle
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
We recently participated in a guided tour of the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries. Our tour guide, Alex had a wealth of knowledge to share and she really brought the paintings alive for my two children. I will be recommending this tour to all my friends. Thank you, Alex for fantastic tour of the Uffizi gallery this morning!
Michelle
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
While the crowd seemed chaotic when we walked down the street to meet our guide, it was extremely well organized and well run. We had a nice small group with an excellent guide. The tour was nicely done. Not too long, not too short. We could stay as long as we wanted after which was nice. All in all I'm glad we booked this!

Skip the queues and dive straight into Florence’s artistic legacy with a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery.

Meet your guide at the entrance, where they’ll assist you with your skip-the-line access. Your ticket is pre-booked, so there’s no need to wait at the ticket counter. Security checks are quick—just keep your ID handy.

Step into the Accademia Gallery, once an art school and now home to some of Italy’s most treasured artworks.

Stand before Michelangelo’s David, carved from a single block of Carrara marble.

Walk through seven halls filled with Renaissance paintings, religious icons, and historic sculptures.

Hear expert commentary as your guide explains techniques, artist rivalries, and hidden stories behind the masterpieces.

Learn how the Medici shaped Florence’s art scene and why the Accademia became central to the city’s identity.

After your tour ends inside the gallery, you can explore further at your own pace.

Accademia Gallery

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	08:15am - 10:00pm	last entry 09:15pm
Wednesday	08:15am - 06:50pm	last entry 06:20pm
Thursday	08:15am - 09:00pm	last entry 08:15pm
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

Carrying large bags and beverages into the gallery is not allowed.

Flash photography and tripods are not permitted on the premises.

Accessibility

This experience is suitable for wheelchair users and pram/stroller users.

Additional information

Guide dogs are allowed for this experience.

Note that the tickets allow you to skip the ticketing lines and not the security checks.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Re-entry is not allowed.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

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.