How to skip the lines at Accademia Gallery

Save 30–60 mins in ticket lines and enter Europe’s oldest art school turned museum at your chosen time slot.

• Everything you get: Skip the crowds and step straight into the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s towering David, the Hall of the Colossus, Prisoners & Slaves, the Museum of Musical Instruments, and more. Enjoy full-day access and explore at your own pace.
• Why choose this: The easiest, most budget-friendly way to experience Florence’s art scene without the wait or hassle of on-site queues.
• Upgrades: Choose a multilingual audio guide or an English digital guidebook for self-paced exploration, upgrade to a guided tour with a local expert, or select flexible entry to visit anytime between 9am and 5pm.

Inclusions #

• Skip the line entry ticket

• Audio guide in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German & Chinese (as per option selected)

• Guided tour of the Accademia Gallery (as per option selected)

• Digital guidebook in English (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Printed copy of the guidebook

What to bring

• Bring your confirmation email or voucher (printed or digital) for entry.
• Carry a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking; required for all ticket types.

What’s not allowed

• No luggage, large backpacks, helmets, or items over 40×30×18 cm; there is no cloakroom.
• Food, drinks, and pets are not permitted (only guide dogs, service dogs, and certified therapy pets are allowed).
• Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and filming equipment are prohibited.
• Mobile phones must be on silent or switched off inside exhibition spaces.

Accessibility

• The Accademia Gallery is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Additional information

• All guests must pass through a security check before entering.
• The gallery may adjust your time slot slightly based on availability.
• Children under 18 enter for free; those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Re-entry is not permitted.
• You may explore the gallery at your own pace during operating hours.
• The museum is busiest midday; visit early morning or late afternoon for a quieter experience.
• Dress modestly and respectfully for the cultural setting.
• Planning to use the audio guide? Download it in advance via the Headout app — it works offline and supports multiple languages.
• Note: On International Women’s Day (March 8), all women enjoy free admission to the Accademia Gallery, however, security checks still apply.

From quick entry to deep context, experience David and the Renaissance masterpieces through an insider’s lens.

• Everything you get: Follow your expert guide past regular ticket lines and straight into the gallery. Learn how this former art school became one of Florence’s most celebrated museums. Explore seven halls of Italian masterpieces and hear the stories behind them, including Michelangelo’s David, the marble hero who conquered Goliath.
• Why choose this: Top-rated, affordable tour led by a licensed Accademia expert in your language. Great for first-time visitors eager to explore Florence’s artistic legacy.

Inclusions #

• Guided tour of Accademia Gallery with priority entry

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

• Headsets

What to bring

• Bring essential documents, including your ticket, voucher, and a valid photo ID for entry.
• It is recommended to dress appropriately for a museum setting.

What’s not allowed

• No luggage, large backpacks, helmets, or items over 40×30×18 cm; there is no cloakroom.
• Food, drinks, and pets are not permitted (only guide dogs, service dogs, and certified therapy pets are allowed).
• Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and filming equipment are prohibited.
• Mobile phones must be on silent or switched off inside exhibition spaces.

Accessibility

• The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for security checks and to avoid potential wait times. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.
• You can skip ticket lines, but all guests must pass through a security check before entering.
• Note: On International Women’s Day (March 8), all women enjoy free admission to the Accademia Gallery, however, security checks still apply.

Skip the lines and the stress, see Michelangelo’s David and Botticelli’s Birth of Venus in one easy combo with an insightful audio guide.

• Everything you get at Uffizi Gallery: Enjoy timed entry to Florence’s most visited museum and explore masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, and Raphael at your own pace. The multilingual audio guide adds rich context to each artwork, helping you trace the evolution of the Italian Renaissance across its grand halls.
• Everything you get at Accademia Gallery: Skip the lines and step straight into the Accademia to witness Michelangelo’s David up close. Your audio guide reveals the stories behind the sculptures in the Sala dei Prigioni and the gallery’s collection of Florentine masters, making your visit both efficient and insightful.
• Why choose this combo: See Florence’s top two Renaissance museums in one seamless, great-value combo—saving time, money, and the hassle of multiple bookings.

Inclusions #

Uffizi Gallery

• Timed entry to Uffizi Gallery

• Audio guide in English, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, and Italian

Accademia Gallery

• Priority entry to Accademia Gallery

• Audio guide in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German & Chinese

Exclusions #

• Live guide

What to bring

• A valid photo ID matching the ticket name

What's not allowed

Uffizi Gallery:

• Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas (must be left in the free cloakroom near the entrance)
• Flash photography, outside food and drink, drones, and pets (except service animals with advance notice)

Accademia Gallery:

• Large bags, beverages, tripods, and flash photography
• Pets (except guide dogs, service dogs, and certified therapy pets)

Accessibility

• Both the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries are wheelchair and stroller accessible, with facilities to accommodate visitors with mobility needs.
• From December 2, 2024 to December 2, 2025, lifts in the east wing near the Granducal Staircase will be closed for maintenance. Visitors needing lift access can ask staff to escort them to the west wing (Lanzi Staircase) lifts.

Additional information

• No re-entry is allowed once you exit either gallery.
• Insider tip – Uffizi: Request your guide to lead you to the Arno-facing windows in the Tribuna room.
• Insider tip – Accademia: Ask your guide about how the sculpture 'The Rape of the Sabine' got its name.
• On the first Sunday of every month, the Uffizi offers free entry during normal opening hours.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at the Accademia.

Skip the lines and skip the stress: your host guarantees smooth entry so you can focus on the Uffizi’s Renaissance treasures and Accademia’s world-famous David.

• Everything you get at Uffizi Gallery: Timed entry and a host at the door mean you skip the wait and step straight into the Renaissance’s golden age. See how the Medici’s grand patronage fueled this cultural rebirth, resulting in the displays of Botticelli's, Caravaggio's, and da Vinci's finest works.
• Everything you get at Accademia Gallery: Your host whisks you past ticket lines so you can stand before Michelangelo’s David, a symbol of civic pride, and The Prisoners, forever straining toward freedom. Explore spaces that spotlight the era’s sculptural mastery and religious devotion.
• Why choose this combo: With your host guiding you, skip the long, slow-moving lines that can eat up your time (up to two hours at the Uffizi and an hour at the Accademia) and head straight to the masterpieces where your time really counts.

Inclusions #

• Hosted entry to Uffizi Gallery

• Hosted entry to Accademia Gallery

Exclusions #

• Live guide

• Transfers between the two galleries

• Audio guide

• Access to Vasari Corridor

What to bring

• A valid photo ID matching the ticket name

What's not allowed

Uffizi Gallery:

• Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas (must be left in the free cloakroom near the entrance)
• Flash photography, outside food and drink, drones, and pets (except service animals with advance notice)

Accademia Gallery:

• Large bags, beverages, tripods, and flash photography.
• Pets (except guide dogs, service dogs, and certified therapy pets)

Accessibility

• Both the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries are wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, with facilities to accommodate visitors with mobility needs.

Additional information

• Tip: Start at the Accademia for a shorter visit and finish at the Uffizi, which typically takes longer to explore.
• No re-entry is allowed once you exit either gallery.
• Insider tip – Uffizi: The cafeteria above the Loggia dei Lanzi offers panoramic views of Piazza della Signoria—worth a coffee stop!
• Insider tip – Accademia: Need a quick break? Pop over to the nearby Mercato di San Lorenzo for gelato or a snack.
• On the first Sunday of every month, the Uffizi offers free entry during normal opening hours.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at the Accademia.

Two museums, zero waiting. Your guide takes you inside Florence’s most celebrated art spaces to meet Botticelli, Michelangelo, and more.

• Everything you get at Uffizi Gallery: With fast-track entry, dive straight into the Uffizi’s treasure trove of Renaissance art. Follow your expert guide through iconic works like The Birth of Venus and Annunciation, as you explore the lives and legacies of Italy’s master painters.
• Everything you get at Accademia Gallery: Bypass queues again as your guide leads you to David, Michelangelo’s masterpiece. Explore the Hall of the Prisoners, golden-background altarpieces, and the rare musical instrument collection—all brought to life through expert storytelling.
• Why choose this: Visiting the Uffizi and the Accademia together lets you see the Renaissance in full: the Uffizi sets the stage with masterpieces that shaped the era, and the Accademia brings it to life through its celebrated sculptures. Depth, convenience, and insider insight are integrated into one seamless experience.

Inclusions #

Uffizi Gallery

• Guided tour of Uffizi Gallery with reserved timed entry

• Expert English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking local guide

Accademia Gallery

• Guided tour of Accademia Gallery with reserved timed entry

• Expert English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking local guide

Exclusions #

• Transfers between the two galleries

• Access to Vasari Corridor

What to bring

• A valid photo ID matching the ticket name

What's not allowed

Uffizi Gallery:

• Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas (must be left in the free cloakroom near the entrance)
• Flash photography, outside food and drink, drones, and pets (except service animals with advance notice)

Accademia Gallery:

• Large bags, beverages, tripods, and flash photography
• Pets (except guide dogs, service dogs, and certified therapy pets)

Accessibility

• Both the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries are wheelchair and stroller accessible, with facilities to accommodate visitors with mobility needs.
• From December 2, 2024 to December 2, 2025, lifts in the east wing near the Granducal Staircase will be closed for maintenance. Visitors needing lift access can ask staff to escort them to the west wing (Lanzi Staircase) lifts.

Additional information

• Tip: Start at the Accademia for a shorter visit and finish at the Uffizi, which typically takes longer to explore
• No re-entry is allowed once you exit either gallery.
• Insider tip – Uffizi: Request your guide to lead you to the Arno-facing windows in the Tribuna room.
• Insider tip – Accademia: Ask your guide about how the sculpture 'The Rape of the Sabine' got its name.
• On the first Sunday of every month, the Uffizi offers free entry during normal opening hours.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at the Accademia.

From Florence’s medieval epicenter to its rarest Renaissance treasures, secure all high-demand access with insightful audio guide.

• Everything you get at Florence Duomo: Climb Brunelleschi’s Dome at your chosen time for 360° views of Florence. Hear stories of the cupola’s engineering, the Bell Tower’s Gothic details, the Baptistery’s famous bronze doors, and Opera Museum’s sculptures from an audio guide. After your Dome visit, explore the rest of the Complex anytime within 3 days.
• Everything you get at Accademia Gallery: Enter the gallery at your reserved time to explore its halls with commentary from an audio guide. See Michelangelo’s genius from the chiseled Prisoners to David’s perfection, with 15th-century artworks at the Hall of the Colossus.
• Everything you get at Uffizi Gallery: Bypass crowds to enter the symbol of Medici authority at your scheduled slot. Explore the symbolism of Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Da Vinci’s Annunciation, and Michelangelo’s Doni Tondo, all with an audio guide at your leisure.
• Why choose this combo: This is the most hassle-free way to access top Florence sites, falling just a km apart on the same day or separate days, along with saving up to 3 hours of total queuing time overall with timed-entry at each site.

Inclusions #

Florence Duomo

• Timed-entry to Brunelleschi's dome

• Entry to Florence Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower, Opera del Duomo Museum, St. John’s Baptistery, and Santa Reparata Crypt

• Audio guide in Chinese, German, English, French, Italian, and Spanish

Uffizi Gallery

• Timed entry to Uffizi Gallery

• Audio guide in English, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, and Italian

Accademia Gallery

• Priority entry to Accademia Gallery

• Audio guide in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German & Chinese

What to bring

• A valid photo ID matching the ticket name.
• Carry headphones for a seamless audio guide experience.

What's not allowed

• Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas must be left in the free cloakroom near the entrances of Accademia and Uffizi Galleries. Please note there’s no cloakroom at Florence Duomo.
• Flash photography, outside food and drink, drones, and pets (except service animals with advance notice) are not allowed at any of the three sites.

Accessibility

• Both the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries are wheelchair and stroller accessible, with facilities to accommodate visitors with mobility needs.
• An accessible entrance is located on the right side of the Florence Duomo for guests with motor disabilities. The dome climb is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with motor disabilities.

Additional information

• No re-entry is allowed once you exit either gallery.
• On the first Sunday of every month, the Uffizi offers free entry during normal opening hours.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at the Accademia.
• The Florence Duomo is open from Monday to Saturday between 10:15am and 3:45pm, and closed on Sundays and during religious celebrations.