Florence Accademia Gallery & Bargello: Timed Entry to David

Stand in front of Michelangelo's David, then explore two of Florence's greatest sculpture collections in one pass.

A 48-hour combination ticket to the Accademia Gallery in Florence and the Bargello Museum, with timed entry to the Accademia and a multilingual audio app for self-guided exploration. You choose when to visit the Bargello within two days of your Accademia entry. Each traveler must present a valid ID matching the booking name at entry.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Accademia Gallery and Bargello Museum

• Enter Accademia Gallery with timed ticket
• Admire Michelangelo's David statue
• Explore Renaissance paintings and sculptures
• Use Audio APP for guided insights
• Visit Bargello Museum within 48 hours
• Discover Renaissance sculptures by masters

The Experience

The Accademia Gallery holds Michelangelo's David and a collection of Renaissance paintings and sculptures that shaped Florence's artistic legacy. Your timed entry ticket gets you past the line at the door, and the included multilingual audio app walks you through the artworks and their history at your own pace: no live guide, no fixed route, just you and the masterpieces. The app works in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and three other languages, so you follow the commentary in whatever language makes sense to you.

The Bargello Museum sits in a medieval palace a short walk away and holds exceptional Renaissance sculptures by Donatello, Michelangelo, Verrocchio, and Cellini. You can visit it the same day as the Accademia or anytime within the next 48 hours, which gives you flexibility if you want to spend a full afternoon at one museum and return to the other. The Bargello admission is included in your pass. The audio app for that museum is available as an add-on at checkout if you want guided commentary there as well.

The pass covers entry to both museums and the timed-entry logistics for the Accademia. Headphones for the audio app are optional and can be added when you book. Public transportation runs near both museums, and the sites are wheelchair accessible. Bring a valid passport or ID document that matches the name on your booking: the Accademia requires it at the ticket office before entry.

What’s included

• 48-hour admission pass to both the Accademia Gallery and the Bargello Museum.
• timed entry to the Accademia Gallery.
• multilingual audio app for the Accademia (available in six languages).
• Bargello Museum admission within 48 hours of your Accademia visit.

Days and timesTue–Sun · 11 departure times, from 10:30 to 16:00

AgesAges 18+ · 6 to 17 years · Under 6

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Please arrive at the Accademia Gallery entrance at least 15 minutes before your selected entry time. Your reserved time applies only to the Accademia Gallery. V…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?The multilingual audio app means you follow the artworks and their stories in the language you choose, at whatever pace suits you: ideal if you prefer to explore on your own rather than keep up with a group or a live guide's schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

6 to 17 years; under 6.

What exactly is Michelangelo's David and why is it in the Accademia Gallery?

Michelangelo's David is a marble statue completed in 1504 and one of the greatest achievements of Renaissance art. It stands in the Accademia Gallery in Florence, where it has been housed since 1873 to protect it from weather and damage. The audio app provides details about its creation, artistic techniques, and historical significance as you stand in front of it.

Can I visit the Bargello Museum on a different day from the Accademia?

Yes. Your 48-hour pass lets you visit the Bargello anytime within two days of your Accademia entry, so you can split the museums across two separate visits if that suits your schedule better.

Do I need to book a specific time slot for the Bargello Museum too?

No. Timed entry applies only to the Accademia Gallery. The Bargello Museum operates on open admission during regular hours, so you can walk in whenever you choose within your 48-hour window.

What languages does the audio app support?

The multilingual audio app for the Accademia Gallery is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and three additional languages. You select your language when you start and can switch between them as you move through the galleries.

What do I need to bring to enter the Accademia Gallery?

Bring a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name you provided when booking. The ticket office checks this before entry, so make sure the name on your ID is exactly as you wrote it during checkout.