Accademia Gallery Florence: Timed Entry to Michelangelo's David

Michelangelo's David stands in a room built around it, and you walk in without waiting outside.

Timed entry ticket to the Accademia Gallery in Florence with a host who meets you at the entrance and guides you to the reserved line. The ticket includes admission and the reservation fee, and lasts around two hours. You see Michelangelo's David, his unfinished Prisoners sculptures, paintings by Botticelli and Ghirlandaio, and the Museum of Musical Instruments with rare Stradivari instruments. Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID matching the name on the booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Accademia Gallery and see David

• Meet Florence Elite host
• Skip the line entry
• Explore Michelangelo’s sculptures
• Admire David statue
• View unfinished Prisoners sculptures
• See paintings by Botticelli and others
• Visit Museum of Musical Instruments

The experience

Michelangelo's David sits inside the Accademia Gallery, and the line outside it moves slowly. A timed entry ticket means you arrive at your assigned hour and a host from Florence Elite meets you at the entrance, confirms your reservation, and walks you straight to the red-line entrance reserved for pre-booked visitors. No confusion, no standing on the pavement while tour groups pile up around you. You step inside when your time comes.

The gallery holds the world's largest collection of Michelangelo's sculptures: David, the unfinished Prisoners (Slaves) that show his creative process still visible in the stone, and five other masterpieces. Beyond the sculptures, the museum spreads across rooms of gold-background paintings by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio and other Renaissance masters, and the Museum of Musical Instruments, where Stradivari violins and harps from the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory sit behind glass. Two hours is the typical length, though the ticket lets you move at your own pace through each room.

The ticket price of €24 includes both the €20 admission and the €4 reservation fee, so there's no surprise at the counter. Bring a valid passport or ID document that matches exactly the name you provide when booking: the gallery checks it against your voucher before entry. If you're traveling with others, make sure their full names are on the reservation too. The gallery is wheelchair accessible throughout, and strollers work for infants and small children.

What’s included

• Timed entry ticket to the Accademia Gallery.
• host assistance at the entrance to confirm your reservation and guide you to the reserved line.
• admission to Michelangelo's David, the Prisoners sculptures, the Renaissance painting galleries, and the Museum of Musical Instruments.
• reservation fee included in the ticket price.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Saturday24 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:30Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 19

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Florence Elite Tours

Is this one for you?Book this ticket if you're staying in Florence without a car or arriving by train. The host meets you at the gallery entrance at your assigned time, so you don't hunt for the ticket office or navigate the crowd outside. The timed slot means you walk past the line instead of joining it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly is Michelangelo's David, and why is it in the Accademia Gallery instead of outside?

Michelangelo's David is a marble sculpture completed in 1504, standing over 17 feet tall and carved from a single block of stone. It depicts the biblical David before his battle with Goliath. The original was moved indoors to the Accademia Gallery in 1873 to protect it from weather and damage. A replica now stands in the Piazza della Signoria where it was first displayed.

How long does the timed entry ticket actually last, and can I stay longer if I want?

The timed entry ticket is valid for around two hours once you enter. You can spend as much or as little time as you like inside the gallery during that window. There's no time limit on how long you stay in each room, and you move through at your own pace.

What happens if my ID name doesn't match the name on my booking?

The gallery requires that each traveler's ID document match exactly the name provided at booking. If there's a mismatch, entry may be denied at the ticket office. Double-check all full names when you book, and bring the ID that matches what you entered.

Where do I meet the host, and what if I'm arriving by public transport?

The host meets you at the Accademia Gallery entrance at your assigned entry time. Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the gallery by bus, tram or metro without a car. The host will be waiting to confirm your reservation and guide you to the timed-entry line.

What's in the Museum of Musical Instruments, and is it worth the time?

The Museum of Musical Instruments houses rare Stradivari violins, harps and other historic instruments from the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory collection. It's one of the world's most significant collections of stringed instruments and occupies its own section within the gallery.

Is the Accademia Gallery accessible if I use a wheelchair or need a stroller?

Yes, the Accademia Gallery is fully wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces designed for wheelchair use. Strollers work throughout the museum for infants and small children, and specialized infant seats are available if needed.