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Skip the Line: Bargello Museum Ticket

Florence, Italy
Bargello Museum
  • 1 to 2 hours

Overview

Take advantage of skip-the-line entry privileges to the Bargello Museum with this fast-track entrance ticket. Breeze past the crowds to explore the museum and palace, built in the 13th century by the people of Florence as a populist symbol of their victory over the nobility. See the former fortress and arsenal, now home to a large and important collection of Italian sculpture.
  • Entrance ticket to the Bargello Museum
  • Guaranteed skip-the-line entry
  • See one of the largest and most important collections of Italian sculpture
  • See works by Michelangelo, Cellini and Giambologna
  • Learn about the populist history of the museum and palace, dating from 1255

What's Included

  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

  • Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Via del Proconsolo 4, 50122, Florence Italy

What To Expect

Find your way to the Bargello Museum and exchange your voucher for an entrance ticket that includes skip-the-line access. Breeze past the often-long entry lines and enter the courtyard, where you can begin your self-guided exploration of the museum. The Bargello Palace was originally built in 1255 as a symbol of the people's victory over the Florentine nobility. 

The ground floor features masterpieces sculpted by Michelangelo, Giambologna and Cellini. Continue to the first floor to see the Council Hall, or Salone del Consiglio, which is constructed with high ceilings and once served as a tribunal hall when the palace was used for procedures in the people's government. The room now holds some of Donatello's finest works; continue to the Ivory Room to admire the 265 pieces of the Carrand collection, including reliquaries, ceramics and diptychs dated from the 400s to the 1600s.

Proceed to the second floor to peruse a collection of terracotta objects, including the impressive Busto di fanciullo (Baby's bust) by Andrea della Robbia. Admire the collection of medieval weapons and ivories in the Sala delle Armi and an exhibition of Italian Renaissance bronzes and medals.

You are free to explore the museum at your own pace; your entry ticket is good anytime during the museum's opening hours.

Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • You must print and present Weekend in Italy confirmation voucher in order to redeem your tickets at the moment of the visit
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED AN EXACT ENTRANCE TIME WHICH WILL BE THE ONE YOU HAVE TO RESPECT IN ORDER TO MAKE THE VISIT. THE TIME CAN BE ANY TIME DURING THE OPENING HOURS AND WILL BE INDICATED ON THE VOUCHER ISSUED BY THE PROVIDER
  • Service fees (pre-sale and online booking fees), as well as fees for temporary exhibitions happening during your visit are due for ANY KIND OF TICKET
  • The use of the mask is mandatory for visitors and museum staff during the whole time spent inside the museum.
  • The museum has adopted a variety of rules in order to limit the possibility of contagions: - Limitation of entrances and exit - Social distancing in places like restourants, shops, and public places inside the museum - Use of signs to enforce the physical distance of at least 1 meter - Dispenser are available in several areas of the museums for hand sanitization - Daily cleaning of rooms, work stations and public places inside the museum are ensured - The staff at the museum could measure you body heat by the use of a thermometer

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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      16 reviews
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      Great Time
      Kelly_G, Oct 2023
      No crowds. Even in the heat. So much to see from all different art periods. You could get up close to the statues and exhibits. Nice room museum.
      Amazing
      Karen_D, Sep 2023
      Beautiful museum. Glad I saw it. This was a self guided tour. The works here are amazing. Not crowded at all
      Useless
      David_R, Aug 2023
      Very memorable. No redeemable voucher received until we had turned up at the museum and had our booking turned down so we had to pay again. When I reported this I was told that I should have contacted them and they would have sent me my voucher. No refund. No complaints though, we did whjat we wanted and will never use this service again.
      Response from Host, Aug 2023
      Your vouchers were uploaded to your VIATOR app and if you were unable to download them, we would have sent them back to you if you asked for them, but you didn't tell us anything. It was therefore not possible to help you because you did not ask us for help. Meanwhile your vouchers are still on the VIATOR app, please check
      Bargello visit
      Lucy_C, Aug 2023
      Unique Museum in old prison. Amazing sculptures and coat of arms display throughout. Would do again!
      Massively disappointing!
      Margaret_B, Jul 2023
      It was not memorable because your system malfunctioned and I did not receive a confirmation for my husband and I to be able to connect with a tour guide. Your app also did not function with regards to this booking. My requests for a refund have been refused so I am left with a really bad impression of how Viator does business. I am a business person myself and would never treat my customers this way. I will never recommend Viator to others and will not use your services again anywhere.
      Worth seeing
      Denise_J, Jun 2023
      Amazing sculptures. History’s great names right in front of you! The location is right in the city center with easy access.
      Bargello
      Elizabeth_E, May 2023
      Minimal line anyway at the early time, but since we had other reservations later in the morning, helpful to have peace of mind to enter the Bargello.
      Excellent museum
      Laurie_D, May 2023
      So great to not have to wait in line. This was a wonderful sculpture museum and in a very nice building with a large open courtyard that was very relaxing. Highly recommend.
      No added enhancement
      wildlotus, Apr 2023
      There was no line. My assigned time was 45 minutes before closing. The museum staff were surly and brusque. The building and the sculptures are wonderful. Worth any ineptitude in the approach..
      no tickets - lousy customer service
      Floyd_M, Apr 2023
      tickets never received - lousy customer service - will never use viator again (had been reluctant beforehand)
      Amazing Museum
      Patricia F, Jul 2019
      This museum is my favorite of all time. Just the building itself is worth the visit. And the sculpture and other artifacts are very diverse and interesting. It is a nice change from all the 2 dimensional art you see at the other museum in Florence.
      There was no line and I paid twice...
      Kathleen O, Jun 2017
      There was no line and I paid twice as much as I would have at the door. I paid approximately 15 for an 8 fee. Definitely not worth it.
      exzellent!
      VIOREL_B, Sep 2021
      sehr schön. in jeder hinsicht empfehlenswert, jedoch vorher gut darüber lesen. man muss die funktion des gebäudes kennen, um zu verstehen um was es genau dabei geht.

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