Skip‑the‑line tickets let you bypass the lengthy ticket-counter queue but not the required security check. With timed-entry or guided options, you’ll join a faster, reserved lane and walk in within about 10–15 minutes—saving up to 90 minutes during peak hours. Guided and hosted tours also have dedicated group entrance lines.
During peak season, you can see long queues snake out the gallery near the entrance at Via Ricasoli. With Michelangelo's David being a main draw, it's no wonder that wait times even exceed 30 minutes to an hour on busy days.
Peak season: April to October
Peak hours: 11am to 5pm
Busiest days: Tuesday, Sunday
Here are some sure-fire ways to skip the lines at the Accademia Gallery.
Standard tickets often sell out early, but Hosted Entry gives you reserved timed access—and a local host to guide you past both ticket and redemption queues. Get escorted straight to the Accademia’s entrance and spend more time with Michelangelo’s David, not waiting in line.
| Ticket type | Wait times | Queues skipped | Includes | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
On-site ticket | 1–2 hrs | ❌ None | Entry to Accademia Gallery only | €17 |
Timed-entry ticket | 10–20 mins | ✅ Ticket queue | Timed entry + audio guide (as per option selected) | €24 |
Hosted entry | 5–10 mins | ✅ Ticket queue | Reserved entry + escort to entrance + optional audio guide & headset | €27 |
Skip-the-line guided tour | 10–15 mins | ✅ Ticket queue | Expert-led tour + headset + reserved entry | €35 |
Private tour | <5 mins | ✅ Ticket queue | Private expert guide + skip-the-line + fully tailored experience | €144 |
Combo: Uffizi + Accademia Tickets | 10–20 mins | ✅ Ticket queue | Reserved timed entry to both galleries | €53 |
Combo: Guided Tour of Uffizi + Accademia | 10–15 mins | Expert-led tours of both galleries + reserved entry | €80 |
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Yes, you can skip ticket lines at the Accademia Gallery by booking your tickets online. Priority access tickets are the perfect choice if you're a traveler short on time, or just generally want to get ahead of the long queues commonly seen at the gallery's entrance.
Accademia Gallery skip the line tickets start from €22.75. Prices go up if your priority access tickets also include an expert guide, combos to other Florence attractions, etc.
Due to the fact that you're offered the convenience of bypassing long queues and heading straight into the museum, skip-the-line tickets come at a premium of roughly €10-15 more. With skip-the-line tickets, you can save precious time, freeing you up to explore the gallery itself, or allowing you to head out and see more of Florence. Many priority access tickets also come with an expert tour guide, giving you the added bonus.
Accademia Gallery skip the line tickets will help you save about 1 or 2 hours of waiting time. You can use this time to explore the artworks at length and immerse yourself in a top-notch cultural experience.
Yes, we typically offer last-minute tickets on our app. However, note that you might not get the time slot of your choice. Hence, we strongly recommend booking at least a week in advance to ensure you get to enter at a date and time of your convenience.
Yes, some Accademia Gallery skip the line ticket variants come with a guided tour. Avail this option if you're seeking a valuable and in-depth insight into the artworks on display.
No, audio guides are not included with Accademia Gallery skip-the-line tickets.
Guests who have purchased their Accademia Gallery tickets online can meet at the Red Point by the main entrance for online reservations. This line is much shorter than the regular entry line.
If you're waiting in the regular line to enter the Accademia Gallery, you may have to wait between 30 minutes to an hour or more to get inside. This includes the time taken to purchase tickets and go past security. Book Accademia Gallery skip-the-line tickets and save time.
Yes, booking online and in advance gives you the option to choose a time slot of your convenience. This way, you can plan your visit accordingly and arrive before your appointed time, so you can complete security and entry formalities before you begin your tour.
Accademia Gallery Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
