Florence: David, Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens Skip-Line

Three of Florence's Greatest in One Day, Without the Lines

You skip the Accademia Gallery line and stand in front of Michelangelo's David without waiting, then move through Pitti Palace's masterpiece-filled rooms at your own pace, and finish in Boboli Gardens where Renaissance sculpture and city views spread across terraces. Audioguides for both the gallery and Florence itself come on your phone, a printed booklet guides you, and support is available all week if you need it.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Enter Accademia Gallery with priority
• Admire Michelangelo’s David sculpture
• See Renaissance paintings and musical instruments
• Explore Pitti Palace museums and royal apartments
• View masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio
• Walk through Boboli Gardens sculptures and fountains
• Enjoy panoramic views from Boboli Gardens

The Experience

Michelangelo's David stands alone in the Accademia Gallery, seventeen feet of marble that stops you mid-breath. The skip-line ticket gets you past the crowds and straight to the sculpture itself—no waiting, no shuffle through the entry queue. You'll see it the way it was meant to be seen, with space to actually stand and look. The gallery also holds the Prisoners, Michelangelo's unfinished statues that show his carving technique raw and incomplete, plus Renaissance paintings and one of the world's oldest pianos.

From there, Pitti Palace opens up like a second act. The Palatine Gallery hangs Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio—paintings that fill entire walls in rooms where the Medici family once held court. The Royal Apartments show you how they lived; the Treasury of the Grand Dukes glints with jewels and decorative arts; the Gallery of Modern Art runs through Italian work from the 18th century forward. It's not a quick walk-through. You move at your own pace, and the audioguide on your phone explains what you're looking at without rushing you.

Boboli Gardens sits behind the palace, and it's where you step outside and breathe. Terraces slope down through Renaissance sculpture, past the Neptune Fountain, through the Buontalenti Grotto. The Amphitheatre opens onto a view of Florence that feels like you've climbed into a painting. It's an open-air museum—not a garden you stroll through quickly, but a place where you can sit on a bench and watch light move across the city. The combination ticket includes entry to all three, plus a Florence city audioguide on your phone and a printed booklet to carry with you.

The booking includes 7-day support from the agency, so if you have a question before you go or need help once you're there, someone answers. You're not figuring out the logistics alone or standing in three separate ticket lines. One booking, three major Florence attractions, and the time to actually see them.

What’s included

• Skip-line entry to Accademia Gallery.
• Michelangelo's David and the Prisoners sculptures.
• Renaissance paintings and Museum of Musical Instruments.
• Pitti Palace entry with Palatine Gallery, Royal Apartments, Gallery of Modern Art, Treasury of the Grand Dukes, and Museum of Costume and Fashion.
• Boboli Gardens with sculptures, fountains, and panoramic views.
• audioguide for Accademia Gallery on your phone.
• audioguide for Florence city on your phone.
• printed booklet.
• 7-day support from the agency before and during your visit.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Slow Tour Tuscany

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants Florence's three major attractions in one day without arranging separate tickets or standing in entry lines—the combination ticket and skip-line access are what make fitting all three into a single visit realistic.

Top questions

Do I need to book a specific time slot, or can I visit whenever I want?

The ticket allows you to visit at your own pace once you enter. Priority access means you skip the main entry line, but you should plan to arrive in the morning when crowds are lighter.

Are the audioguides included, or do I rent them separately?

Audioguides for the Accademia Gallery and Florence city are included with your ticket and work on your personal phone.

Can I visit all three attractions in one day?

Yes. Most visitors spend 1.5 to 2 hours in the Accademia Gallery, 2 to 3 hours in Pitti Palace, and 1 to 2 hours in Boboli Gardens, depending on your pace.

Is Boboli Gardens outdoors? What if the weather is bad?

Boboli is an open-air garden. You can visit in light rain, but heavy weather may limit your experience. The palace museums are indoors if you need to spend more time there.

Are there stairs or steep paths I should know about?

Boboli Gardens has terraces and slopes, but all areas are wheelchair accessible. Pitti Palace and the Accademia Gallery are also accessible, and strollers are permitted throughout.

What's included in the printed booklet?

The booklet provides information about the attractions and helps you navigate the museums and gardens.

Can I leave and re-enter the same day?

Check the specific terms of your ticket. Typically, once you exit an attraction, re-entry may not be permitted on the same day.

Is there a café or place to eat inside these attractions?

Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens have cafés where you can rest and have a drink or light meal during your visit.