Florence

Skip the Line Bargello Palace and Museum Private Guided Tour

Florence, Italy
Skip the line Bargello Palace and Museum Private Guided Tour

Overview

Be surrounded by some of the most important Renaissance sculptures in the world on a private, 2.5-hour tour of the National Museum of Bargello in Florence, housed within one of the city’s oldest buildings. Admire masterpieces in bronze and marble by Michelangelo, Ghiberti, Donatello, and other luminaries, while a private guide leads you directly to collection highlights and shares the fascinating stories behind the art.
  • Private, 2.5-hour tour of the National Museum of Bargello in Florence
  • Admire highlights of one of the world's most important collections of Gothic and Renaissance sculpture
  • See masterworks by Michelangelo, Bernini, Ghiberti, Donatello, and more
  • Learn the stories behind the art for a more in-depth experience
  • Gain insight into life in 15th-century Florence through displays of coins, textiles, and armor
  • Private tour can be customized based on personal interests

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Hotel walking pick up
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel drop-off

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Bargello National Museum
    Via del Proconsolo, 4, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    At the entrance of the Bargello Palace.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Please, provide your accomodation address. If central located, your guide will meet you in the lobby and you'll walk together towards the museum.

What To Expect

Meet your expert guide at the entrance to the Bargello, a former 13th-century prison and Court of Justice that's ranked among the oldest buildings in Florence. Skip any lines with priority access, and step inside the storied stone walls with your provided ticket. Explore the beautifully adorned galleries that house Italy's largest collection of Gothic and Renaissance sculpture, following your guide to collection highlights to make the most of your time.

See masterworks like Michelangelo’s Tondo Pitti and Brutus, Cellini’s bust of Cosimo I, Donatello’s David, and Giambologna’s Architecture and Mercury, plus many other pieces by the greatest names in Renaissance art including Bernini, Brunelleschi, and Ghiberti. Also browse the museum's collection of coins, textiles, armor, and ceramics while your guide provides insight into daily life and politics of 15th-century Florence.

Throughout the 2.5-hour tour, feel free to ask all the questions you like and let your guide know any areas of special interest, as the tour can be customized to focus on particular galleries or artists.

Museo Nazionale del Bargello

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Matthew_S, Dec 2019
What a Gem. Our guide, Leonardo was wonderful. He was extremely knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions we had. Highly recommend this tour. The statues were amazing.
Perfect!! Our guide was...
jonathan k, Nov 2017
Perfect!! Our guide was wonderful—obviously extremely knowledgeable and interactive. An amazing experience!

From $262.44

Price varies by group size

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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