Accademia Gallery Tickets: Everything You Need to Know

The Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence receives nearly two million visitors a year — almost all of them coming to see one thing: Michelangelo’s David. That concentration of demand into a relatively compact museum on Via Ricasoli means tickets are one of the most important things to sort out before your visit. Get it right and you walk straight in. Get it wrong and you spend your Florence morning in a queue.

This guide is the complete reference for every ticket and booking option at the Accademia Gallery in 2026 — prices, discounts, free days, cancellation policies, and a clear recommendation for each type of visitor.

2026 Ticket Prices at a Glance

New in 2026: Combined Museum Passes

From 15 March 2026, the Accademia Gallery joined the Bargello National Museum in a new unified institution — Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze e Musei del Bargello — introducing two new combined tickets:

Accademia + Bargello (2-museum pass): €26, valid 48 hours. Covers both the Accademia and the Bargello National Museum, Florence’s greatest collection of Renaissance sculpture after the Accademia itself (home to Donatello’s bronze David and Verrocchio’s David among dozens of other masterworks). A saving of €3 versus buying both separately.

Six-museum pass: €38, valid 72 hours. Covers the Accademia, Bargello, Medici Chapels, Palazzo Davanzati, Orsanmichele, and Casa Martelli. A saving of €25 versus individual tickets — exceptional value for visitors spending three or more days in Florence and interested in the full depth of Florentine sculpture and decorative arts.

All Ticket Options Explained

Self-Guided Entry Tickets

Accademia Gallery & David Entry Ticket The standard skip-the-line option. Gives you timed, reserved entry to the full Accademia Gallery on your chosen date and time slot, with access to all permanent and temporary exhibitions. Self-guided — no audio guide or live guide included. The right choice for independent travellers, repeat visitors, and those who prefer to form their own impressions. Full review in our entry ticket article.

Accademia Gallery & David Priority Entry & Audio App Fast-track entry combined with a bilingual host at the meeting point and an exclusive mobile audio guide covering David, the Prisoners, the musical instruments, and other key works. Available in up to 18 languages. The best self-guided option for first-time visitors who want depth without the commitment of a live tour. Full review in our Priority Entry & Audio App article.

Guided Tours

Accademia Gallery Guided Tour Skip-the-line entry plus a 60–90 minute guided tour led by a licensed expert, with audio headsets. Groups capped at up to 19 people. Free time inside the museum after the tour. The right choice for first-time visitors who want context and stories. Full details in our guided tour article.

Private Tour of the Accademia Gallery Skip-the-line entry with a dedicated licensed guide exclusively for your group. Fully customisable itinerary, no fixed group, complete flexibility of pace and focus. Particularly valuable for families with children and groups of four or more (where the per-person cost narrows significantly). Full review in our private tour article.

Combo and Multi-Museum Options

Accademia Gallery + Uffizi Gallery Combo Priority entry to both Florence’s most visited museums in a single booking, with coordinated time slots. Saves €8–€15 versus separate tickets and eliminates the logistics of booking both independently. Full guide in our Accademia + Uffizi combo article.

Accademia Gallery + Florence Duomo Tour Combines skip-the-line Accademia entry with a guided walking tour of the Cathedral Square — Baptistery, Duomo exterior, Piazza della Signoria. Approximately 3–4 hours with a licensed guide. Full details in our Accademia + Duomo tour article.

Accademia, Duomo & Uffizi Combo The full triple-museum guided tour covering all three of Florence’s most important Renaissance sites in a single half-day experience. Full guide in our triple combo article.

The Florence Pass Covers the Accademia, Uffizi, and Brunelleschi’s Dome in one digital product. Approximately €98.50 — around €15–€20 more than buying the three separately. Best value as a convenience product rather than a money-saver. Full review in our Florence Pass article.

Free Admission Days 2026

The Accademia Gallery offers free entry on specific days throughout the year. On free days, advance booking is not available — you must queue on the day. Expect waits of 2–3 hours on these dates as the museum is significantly more crowded than usual.

Free every month: First Sunday of the month Free on public holidays: – April 25 (Liberation Day) – June 2 (Republic Day) – November 4 (National Unity Day) – March 8 (International Women’s Day — free entry for women only)

Discounts and Reduced Tickets

Important: Discounted and free tickets still require the €4 booking fee when reserved online. ID proving eligibility must be presented at entry — if you cannot prove your eligibility at the door, you will need to pay the full adult rate.

How to Book: Official vs Third-Party Platforms

Official booking system (b-ticket.com/musei): The Accademia Gallery’s exclusive official online retailer is the Firenze Musei booking portal at b-ticket.com. It offers the lowest base price (€16 + €4 fee = €20) and direct access to all available time slots. The significant downside: the official system does not offer refunds under any circumstances. If your visit date changes, you lose your ticket.

Third-party booking platforms: Independent platforms often price tickets at €20–€25 and typically offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before entry — a meaningful advantage for travellers whose plans may change. Some also offer different time slot options and present the audio guide and combo products more clearly. The trade-off is a slightly higher upfront price.

Recommendation: If your Florence dates are fixed and confirmed, the official system is the cheapest option. If there is any uncertainty about your plans, book through a third-party platform for the cancellation flexibility.

When to Book

The Accademia has a finite number of timed slots per day. They genuinely sell out — particularly during Italian school holidays, Easter week, and the peak summer months. Do not assume last-minute availability. For a full guide to the best times to visit, including month-by-month crowd levels, see our best time to visit the Accademia Gallery guide.

Which Ticket Is Right for You?

Practical Information

Opening hours (2026): Tuesday to Sunday, 8:15 am to 6:50 pm. Last entry 6:20 pm. Extended Tuesday evening hours until 10:00 pm on select dates between 21 June and 2 August 2026.

Closed: Every Monday, 1 January, 1 May, and 25 December. See our opening hours guide.

Address: Via Ricasoli 58/60, Florence. See our how to get there guide.

How long to allow: 60–90 minutes for the highlights; 2 hours for the full collection. See our how long to spend guide.

What to bring: Valid photo ID (required at entry), smartphone with digital voucher. See our what to expect guide for everything else.