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Guide to the Accademia Gallery

Practical and verified guides for your visit: how to book the official ticket, which guided tour to choose, how to combine Uffizi and Accademia, the history of David, what to see beyond the statue and the opening hours with the museum rules.

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Tickets

Tickets and experiences

Book through GetYourGuide, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Guided tour of the Accademia with entry Live guide 1 hour with the guide6 languages

Guided tour of the Accademia with entry
Live guideHeadphonesVia Ricasoli 39

An hour with a guide among the Prigioni and the Tribune of David, with reserved entry. After the tour, depending on the offer, you can stay in the museum until closing.

What’s included
  • Live guide in Italian, English, German, Spanish, French or Portuguese
  • Timed entry ticket and headphones
  • 1-hour guided tour, then free time in the museum
  • Meeting point at Via Ricasoli 39, a few doors from the Accademia Gallery, 15 minutes before
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Duration1 hour with the guideFree cancellation up to 24 hours in advance Book this
Timed entry ticket for David Timed entry 1-2 hour visitWithout a guide

Timed entry ticket for David
With timed entryWithout a guidePickup nearby

The timed entry ticket, to be collected at an agency a short walk from the museum. Depending on the offer, smartphone audioguide and virtual reality are optional extras.

What’s included
  • Timed entry ticket, valid for all museum rooms
  • Pickup at the office at Via degli Alfani 115 R, 10 minutes before the scheduled time
  • Smartphone audioguide or virtual reality experience, only if selected in the option
  • No live guide; security check remains for all
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Duration1-2 hour visitFree cancellation up to 24 hours in advance Book this
Timed entry with audio guide With audioguide 1-2 hour visitAudioguide in 9 languages

Timed entry with audio guide
Scheduled time9 languagesHeadphones

Reserved entry and an audio guide app to listen to at your own pace, room by room. The voucher is exchanged for the ticket at an office near the Accademia Gallery, depending on the offer.

What’s included
  • Time slot reservation and entry ticket
  • Audioguide app in 9 languages, with headphones and Wi-Fi to download it
  • Voucher exchange at an office near the Accademia Gallery, depending on the option chosen
  • Late arrivals lose their reserved entry, as per the offer
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Duration1-2 hour visitFree cancellation up to 24 hours in advance Book this

Morning slots end early

Timed entry ticket, pickup near the museum and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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