Accademia Gallery Tours & Tickets

Accademia Gallery is one of the most visited attractions in Florence, and it comes next to the Uffizi Gallery. Also known as Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, the Gallery is known for its amazing art displays and statues, which includes the famous Michelangelo David sculpture. Florence Accademia Gallery records about 1.6 million visitors every year, and tourists can explore several art exhibitions and interests on visits to the landmark. Accademia Gallery tours and tickets are available to provide visitors with several amazing tour experiences, aimed at satisfying their quests.

Private Accademia Gallery tour tickets will enable visitors access to the gallery with the option to tour on their own. With guided tour tickets to Accademia Gallery Florence, visitors will enjoy the company of an experienced guide throughout their exploration. Other tour ticket options like skip the line tickets, fast pace tickets and more can be accessed by visitors at affordable prices. Customers can also buy online tickets and enjoy more amazing deals and offers from Tripindicator.

With Tripindicator's tour selection, visitors get the most amazing offers and also enjoy the best discounts and combination tickets at affordable prices, thanks to the expert team's handpicked options. Below are the standard ticket prices for Accademia Gallery.

Accademia Gallery Ticket Price

Audults ticket €23
Children ticket €13
Infant ticket FREE

See below a brief description of various handpicked Accademia gallery skip the line guided tours and tickets.

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Accademia Gallery Small Group Guided Tour
clock Duration: 1 hour
  • It is a tour of the Accademia Gallery which used to be a part of the academy of fine arts in Florence, founded by the grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo in 1784
  • Explore the original gallery which hosted the two large gypsum models of the famous Rape of Sabines statue by Giambologna
  • This tour allows you to see the great amount
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Accademia & Uffizi Museums: small Group Tour with optional Lunch
clock Duration: 3 hours
  • A time saving and convenient combo tour of the Uffizi Gallery and Florence Academia Gallery.
  • The Uffizi Gallery hosts one of the worlds best collections of Renaissance art by some of Italy's greatest artists.
  • The Academia Gallery is best known as the host of Michelangelo's perfectly carved David statue.
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Accademia Gallery Ticket and audio-guide
clock Duration: 3 hours
  • This is an independent tour of only the Accademia gallery in the morning with skip-the-line access to admire great art pieces by Michelangelo and many more
  • It is an opportunity to enjoy the freedom to explore the art gallery at your own pace with an audio guide that gives you every information you need and what to see
  • A
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Accademia and Uffizi skip-the-line Ticket & Audio-guided Tour

4. Accademia and Uffizi skip-the-line Ticket & Audio-guided Tour

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  • This is an independent tour of the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries by morning to see incredible works of art
  • A chance to see amazing collections at the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries on an independent morning tour
  • This ticket lets you explore the galleries at your own pace, while listening to the informative audio guide
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Accademia Gallery Entrance Ticket with Priority Access
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  • A skip the line ticket to get you into the Academia Gallery in Florence to see one of the world's greatest art museums with lots of masterpieces
  • This is an opportunity to enjoy direct access to Florence's Accademia Gallery with express entry to explore some great Renaissance masterpieces such as "David by Michelangelo and other
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David & Accademia Gallery Tour - Florence (Tickets are included)
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  • A chance to see one of the most revered works of Michelangelo.
  • A convenient and compact guided tour of the Accademia Gallery.
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Florence Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line to Accademia & Michelangelo’s ‘David’

7. Florence Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line to Accademia & Michelangelo’s ‘David’

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  • This is a chance to see two of the best Florence attractions in a compact 3-hour tour.
  • The city of Florence is known for being the birthplace of the Renaissance, so naturally, the city is rich in art, history and culture.
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Florence Super Saver: Skip-the-Line Accademia Gallery Tour plus City Bike Tour
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  • Sign up for this unique bike tour around the streets and avenues of Florence which combines two of the most popular tours in Florence: Michelangelo's world-renowned "David", as well as the Accademia Gallery, where you will be viewing the most famous sculptures moulded by the greatest artists of Italy.
  • This is a very value-for-money
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Private Skip-the-Line Accademia Gallery Tour plus Florence City Highlights

9. Private Skip-the-Line Accademia Gallery Tour plus Florence City Highlights

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  • Explore the magic of Florence and its marvellous highlights on this 2.5-hour private tour with your own local guide. Make your way around the city's landmarks on foot, with a personalized visit to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David.
    Meet your guide at the Santa Croce church and start your walk towards the historical center....
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Michelangelo's David Tour with Skip-the Line Tickets and Accademia Gallery Visit

10. Michelangelo's David Tour with Skip-the Line Tickets and Accademia Gallery Visit

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  • Get picked up at your centrally-located Florence hotel by your guide and head for the Accademia Gallery, one of the city's top museums.

    This is a private 2-hour, skip-the-line tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence.  

    In the company of a very knowledgeable guide you will see Michelangelo’s famous masterpiece “David”.  In...
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Top Skip the Line Accademia Museum Guided tours

What's the tour all about?
  • Entrance fee
  • Guaranteed to skip long lines
  • View paintings by great artists
  • Explore at your leisure
Highlights of the tour
  • Florence Accademia Gallery ticket with skip-the-line access
  • Avoid the main entrance lines and start exploring at your own leisure
  • Admire the original sculpture of 'David' by Michaelangelo
  • See unfinished sculptures
  • See works by other Renaissance artists
Important tour details

Visitors often have to join the long lines at the museum entrance in order to get in, but you do not have to do that with this ticket. You get instant access so you can head straight inside and start exploring independently.

Duration: Flexible
Price: €17.99

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What's the tour all about?
  • Skip the line to see two of Florence's top museums, the Accademia Gallery
  • Led by an expert guide, you first pay homage to Michaeangelo's David at the Accademia, heading straight inside with your priority access ticket
  • Roam the impressive collection of art and opt for an include lunch before you head to the Accademia Gallery
  • Use your skip the line ticket and enjoy a guided tour
  • Witness Boticelli's Birth of Venus and other Renaissance masterpieces
Highlights of the tour
  • Take a morning walk tour of the Accademia Gallery
  • See the original statue of David by Michaelangelo plus other unfinished Prigioni sculpture
  • Learn about the history of the Accademia Gallery on an afternoon walking tour
  • Admire masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation and Caravaggio's Bacchus
Important tour details

If you have limited time to see all the impressive art and architecture of Florence, this combo ticket is your best option as it gives you instant access to two of the world's top museums

Duration: 9 hours
Price: €77

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What's the tour all about?
  • A 25-people group size tour of the Florence's most iconic sights, as well as skip-the-line access to two of the world's top museums
  • Start the day at the Accademia Gallery, home to David, one of the world's most recognizable statues
  • A walking city tour of Florence highlighted by the Florence Cathedral, whose incredible red dome is the city's crown jewel
  • The tour continues through the historic center of Florence, taking in the Ponte Vecchio bridge and the Piazza Signoria, where David once stood
  • End your day at the Accademia Gallery where you will get skip-the-line access and a guide that will guide you on a carefully planned route through the massive gallery
Highlights of the tour
  • Visit Florence's top historical and cultural sights in a day, with an expert commentary from an English-speaking guide
  • Skip-the-line access helps you make the most of your time in the city
  • Acclimate yourself with a walking tour of Florence's most historic spots
Important tour details

This Combo Saver tour helps make the most of your time and covers all of the city's most iconic spots in just a day. You can admire architecture like no other and some of the world's most recognizable works of art.

Duration: 6 hours
Price: €85

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4. Small-Group Skip the Line Best of Florence Walking Tour with David and the Duomo

What's the tour all about?
  • Small-group tour of Florence
  • Visit Florence's iconic sights and learn about the stories behind them
  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Accademia Gallery
  • Receive personalized attention with your small group
Highlights of the tour
  • See Michaelangelo's David, as well as the partially finished Slaves in the Accademia Gallery
  • Stroll along the streets of Florence and take in some of the most iconic sights such as Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo (from the outside)
  • Stories come to your life as your English-speaking guide tell you what happened to the city's most iconic sights
Important tour details

Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions with a small group where you receive more personalized attention. The 3-hour walking tour shows you some of the city's most iconic sights while your English-speaking tour guide tells you the stories behind them.

Duration: 3 hours
Price: €59

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What's the tour all about?
  • Fast-track access to the artistic gems at Accademia Gallery
  • Discover and understand the circumstances and motives that led to their creation
  • An audio guide or guidebook with details on all works of art in the gallery
Highlights of the tour
  • See the statue of David, the cherry on top of the museum's art collection
  • Admire a massive collection of Michaelangelo's other masterpieces such as the four unfinished Prisoners
  • Explore the halls of the gallery which are full of Florentine paintings from the 15th to the 16th century
Important tour details

This tour of the Accademia Gallery comes with reserved entrance and guided tour so you can make the most of your time while admiring the incredible works of art in the gallery.

Duration: 1 hour
Price: €38

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6. Skip the Line: Michaelangelo's David Guided Tour

What's the tour all about?
  • Skip the line access to the Accademia Gallery
  • Visit the home of the many works of Michaelangelo Buonarroti
  • Get the real story of the museum and the works of art from licensed and professional guides
  • Learn about world-famous art pieces such as David
Highlights of the tour
  • Earphones to hear your guide perfectly
  • See the world's greatest works of art for yourself
  • Save time by skipping the line
Important tour details

The Accademia Gallery is one-of-a-kind that reveals the genius of the world's greatest Florentine artists through their most renowned works of art.

Duration: 1 hour
Price: €42

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What's the tour all about?
  • Priority entrance to the Accademia Gallery
  • Avoid standing in long lines and waiting for your turn
  • See David, Michaelangelo's most famous work of art
  • View various artworks by Florentine masters
Highlights of the tour
  • Entrance fees included
  • An essential part of any Tuscan itinerary
  • Instant access to the gallery housing some of the world's most famous works
Important tour details

In the 17th century, the Accademia used to serve as a teaching facility for students. Now it displays some of the world's most famous artworks such as paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and religious panels.

Duration: 1 day
Price: €22

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8. Florence: Timed Entrance Ticket to Michaelangelo's David

What's the tour all about?
  • Priority entrance to the Accademia Gallery
  • Stay as long as you like
  • Explore the museum and its art pieces at your own pace
Highlights of the tour
  • Enjoy priority entrance to the Accademia Gallery and admire Michaelangelo's creation, David
  • Benefit from the advantages of a timed entry slot, and stay for as long as you like
  • Discover other masterpieces in the Gallery such as Prisoners
Important tour details

The Accademia Gallery is famous the world over for its collection of some of the most important and popular Florentine works of art. One of the most outstanding pieces in its collection is the 5.17-meter marble statue representing David, the biblical hero, a favorite subject in Florentine art.

Duration: 1 day
Price: €20

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What's the tour all about?
  • An early morning tour of the Accademia Gallery for 1.5 hours
  • Finish the tour with an authentic Italian breakfast at a nearby café
  • Guided tour of the museum
Highlights of the tour
  • Professional art historian guide for the whole duration of the museum tour
  • Early access to the Accademia Gallery
  • Enjoy free time at the Gallery to see works of art by Botticelli and other Renaissance greats
  • End your tour with a delicious, traditional breakfast at a Florence café
  • A more intimate experience with a group size of only 15 people maximum
Important tour details

Be one of the very first people to tour the Accademia Gallery for the day and finish your guided tour with a full stomach courtesy of a hearty Italian breakfast at a local café. This exclusive tour cannot be booked anywhere else and is limited to only 15 people. You get to avoid the crowds and enjoy exploring the different works of art of many masters.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Price: €65

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What's the tour all about?
  • Small group tour that ensures personalized service
  • Professional guide
  • Guaranteed to skip long lines at the Accademia
  • Admission tickets to the Accademia
Highlights of the tour
  • Art history tour of Michaelangelo's David in Florence
  • See the spot where the sculpture stood for more than 300 years in Piazza del Signoria
  • Trace the history of the monumental sculpture and the inspiration of its creator
  • Skip the long lines at the world-renowned Accademia Gallery
  • See the original statue up-close and learn more about its unique design and proportions
  • View other works of art by Michaelangelo, including the enigmatic 'Slaves' or 'Prisoners' quartet
Important tour details

David, the statue by Michaelangelo, is one of the world's most enigmatic works of art. Delve into its history in this 2-hour tour focused on the marble sculpture. The tour starts at the Piazza del Signoria, where the sculpture once stood, and ends at the Accademia Gallery, where it is now currently displayed.

Duration: 2 hours
Price: €45

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Florence is one of the most significant places in the world when it comes to art and history. Masters, as well as their apprentices, have resided in the city hundreds of years ago and have practiced their craft. The Accademia is also one of the most important galleries in the world and deserves a visit, at least once in your lifetime.

FAQs about Accademia Gallery David Florence


The Accademia Gallery is just next door to Piazza San Marco. Accademia Gallery and Accademia Gallery are located very close to each other so visiting both on the same day is something that is very easy to do. Getting to the Gallery using public transport is quite easy, thanks to the Firenze Santa Maria Novella or Firenze SMNT. It is within convenient walking distance of most tourist attractions in Florence. The Accademia is just a 20-minute walk from the train station. It is not advisable for tourists to take the cab because cab drivers charge exorbitant fees for non-locals and tourists get ripped off frequently. It is also a good option to stay in one of the hotels that are in proximity of the gallery.

Accademia Museum Opening Hours and Tickets

  • The Accademia is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:15 am until 6:50 pm.
  • The ticket office closes at 6:20 pm and the museum starts closing at 6:40 pm.
  • The museum is open on all holidays, except Mondays, January 1, May 1 and December 25.
There are three types of admission tickets;
  • Full at €16.75: All non-EU citizens 18 years old and above must pay full price, as well as All EU citizens over the age of 25 years old.
  • Reduced at €12.75: The reduced ticket price is for EU citizens between 18 and 25 years old and teachers from EU public institutes with proof of position.
  • Free: Minors, regardless of citizenship, persons with disabilities, ICOM members, and journalists with valid ID showing professional status are entitled to free admission.

Tickets can be purchased at the gallery itself, through phone or online.


One of the top museums in Florence and in the world, Accademia Gallery welcomes millions of visitors every year. Travelers, tourists and art connoisseurs from all over the world want to see Michaelangelo's David and other masterpieces with their own eyes. All of these famous artworks are marks of mankind's artistic innovation through the centuries.

Prebook your ticket online and in advance

There are always long lines in front of the Accademia as visitors queue to purchase their tickets. This is why it is important to prebook tickets ahead of time. When you book ahead, you get access to the Accademia through a reserved and separate entrance for a particular date and time, saving you precious time when visiting the museum. Look at combination Uffizi and Accademia Gallery tickets, Uffizi Gallery tickets and Florence day trips, as well as Florence city tour tickets and pick one that is more suitable for you.

Take a guided tour

There are always people who prefer to check things out on their own. However, art galleries are massive and can be overwhelming and unless you have a depth of knowledge of what you are looking at, you may end up wasting your time by walking around aimlessly. All you will see you will on the paintings and sculptures are their names, there are no in-depth information provided. In most cases, people have no idea what they are looking at. So, it is highly recommended to check Florence pass for your guided tour options.

Visit in the early evening or in the late afternoon

Morning and noon are the most popular times to visit galleries, and museums, so when possible schedule your visit in the later afternoon. Most art galleries are open until 6:50 p, so there is more than enough time to wander around and explore.