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Accademia Gallery and Duomo Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Accademia Gallery entrance with visitors using skip-the-line tickets in Florence, Italy.
Visitors exploring Accademia Gallery's art collection in Florence with skip-the-line access.
Visitors exploring the interior of Florence Duomo, Italy, admiring its architectural details.
Accademia Gallery interior with Michelangelo's David statue in Florence, Italy.

Explore the secrets of the iconic David on the morning guided tour led by an expert and skip the line to the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral.

Highlights

  • Embark on a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Accademia Gallery with skip-the-line access and the famous Florence Cathedral.

  • Marvel at Michelangelo's world-renowned sculpture, David, and other works of art like ''I Prigioni," ''San Matteo'' and the “Palestrina Pietà.”

  • Admire the treasures within the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, such as Brunelleschi's famous Dome and stained-glass windows worked by Donatello.

  • Follow the English-speaking guide to the beautiful marble choir of Bandinelli and over an exquisite carpet of polychrome marble.

  • Visit the Misericordia Museum and take in breathtaking views of Cathedral Square from the fourth floor of the museum.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to Accademia Gallery

  • Staff assistance at the meeting point

  • Direct and dedicated access to Florence Duomo

  • English-speaking local guide

  • Free ticket to the Misericordia Museum

Exclusions

  • Journey up to the Dome

  • Gratuities

  • Audio guide

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore the world of Michelangelo's masterpieces at Accademia

Embark on a journey of total immersion into the art of Michelangelo and discover his most renowned work, the awe-inspiring "David," along with other significant creations like "I Prigioni," "San Matteo," and the remarkable "Palestrina Pietà."

Michelangelo, in his youth, sculpted the David from a colossal block of raw marble over three years, crafting an imposing masterpiece of absolute beauty that has become an icon of the Renaissance era.

After the guided tour, you'll have the option to linger in the museum and soak in the artistry.

Discover the splendors of Florence Duomo

Step into the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, a treasury of priceless artistic wonders, and be immediately captivated by the elegance of its three naves. Guided by an expert, witness Bandinelli's exquisite marble choir, the intricate stained-glass windows crafted by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Andrea del Castagno, and the intriguing and enigmatic clock by Paolo Uccello. Stroll on the marvellous carpet of polychrome marbles and, when you gaze upward, the grand interior of the Dome, entirely frescoed by Vasari, the world's largest fresco, will take your breath away.

Adjacent to the Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo, stands the Museo della Misericordia, ascend to the fourth floor of the museum for an incredible view of Cathedral Square and its monuments.

What's not allowed

  • The following are not accepted at the Duomo baggage deposit: Money, jewelry, precious metals, documents, valuable objects, individual items of clothing, baggage weighing more than 25kg, baggage containing flammable, perishable, foul-smelling, or potentially dangerous materials.

Additional note

  • Please note: You will have to climb stairs to reach the dome and secret terraces.

  • It is mandatory to arrive 30 minutes early at the meeting point because, before the visit, after receiving the entrance ticket, it is mandatory to deposit all the objects required by the Regulations and the following types of bags at the cloakroom (Piazza Duomo, 38/r): Backpacks of any bulk or size and any bag designed to be worn on the back; Bags, suitcases, parcels, bags and containers in general that exceed the dimensions of 35cm x 30cm x 15cm

  • Any object that, at the unquestionable judgment of the staff in charge of inspections, may be considered a danger to the integrity and security of the premises.

  • Baggage retrieval must take place at the end of the visit according to the scheduled time. The duration of the deposit cannot exceed the closing time of the cloakroom.

  • Strict Dress Code: Please ensure knees & shoulders are covered.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point for Accademia Gallery

  • Meet our assistant at the corner between Via Ricasoli and Piazza San Marco, in front of the loggiato of Accademia delle Belle Arti.

  • Address: Via Ricasoli, 68, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Meeting Point for Misericordia Museum

  • Meet your guide at Misericordia Museum.

  • Address: Piazza del Duomo, 19/20, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy.

  • Your guide will wait for you wearing blue clothing with Caf tour-Gray Line logos.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

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