Bargello Museum: Face to Face with Donatello’s David
Florence, Italy
Bargello Museum: Face to Face with Donatello’s David
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Florence, Italy
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
Overview
The Bargello Museum is one of Florence’s most important museums, and a must-see for art fans—but it can be hard to discover the stories behind the sights on your own. Avoid long lines and guarantee your entry by pre-booking your ticket in advance. Once inside, enjoy an in-depth way to learn about the museum’s highlights with your guide, and see work by Michelangelo, Donatello, and other Renaissance masters.
- This Bargello Museum tour is great for art lovers visiting Florence
- See and discover more with your guide than you could on your own
- Enjoy the guarantee of included, skip-the-line entry
- Headsets are provided so you can hear your guide's every word
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 32 reviews
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Lisa_P, Apr 2025
We had a nice guide Matteo. Even he was surprised that what he considered was the best sculptures were closed because the wing is under renovation. Very disappointing. He did a nice job showing us other things...
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that parts of the collection were closed during your visit — we understand how disappointing that must have been. Unfortunately, renovations are beyond our control, but we’re glad that Matteo could adapt and still provide you with an enjoyable and informative experience.
We appreciate your understanding and your kind words about our guide. We hope to have the chance to welcome you again in the future, when all areas are fully open, to give you the complete experience you were looking forward to.
Sara_U, Dec 2024
Matteo was a truly fantastic guide. He’s knowledgeable, witty, approachable, and genuinely excited to share the Bargello with you. I was worried that this museum would feel nuanced and daunting, but Matteo did an amazing job connecting to the history we already understood about Florence and the artist represented in the Bargello. I’d love to take a more extensive tour with him.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Matteo made your visit to the Bargello Museum such a memorable experience. His passion and knowledge truly shine through, and it’s fantastic to know that he was able to connect the history of Florence with the artwork at the museum in a way that resonated with you.
We’d be delighted to welcome you on another tour with Matteo in the future, and we look forward to the opportunity to share more of Florence’s history with you!
Patricia_M, Dec 2024
Our guide Guido provided us with a very interesting and informative tour of the Bargello Museum. It was one of our most enjoyable tours in Florence.
Kara_S, Mar 2024
Lara was a wonderful guide. Her knowledge of art history was incredible. She reall got me looking at art differently. It was a wonderful experience seeing the Bargello through her eyes.
Catherine_P, Oct 2023
Hilary( her American name) was wonderful and very knowledgeable.
Her art history knowledge was impressive and she was very kind and answered all our questions.
Senem_D, Jun 2023
Our guide and great highlights from the museum . It is an underrated museum and I strongly recommend.
John_F, May 2023
The guide was knowledgeable, but dry and not very animated.
Lots of context for the different pieces of art, but very little on the techniques, history, and significance.
Enjoyed the museum, but will find a different tour company next time!
Amy_L, May 2023
Our wonderful guide, Martina, pitched the tour and talk just right. She gave a brief history of Florence and the Bargello, giving context to the art works she highlighted on the tour. She also told us about other parts of the Bargello we could explore ourselves after our tour with her was finished. Thank you Martina
Jonathan_S, May 2023
The Bargello is an extremely interesting museum and it was not very busy when we went. Better experience than Pitti Palace, Accademia, and Uffizi, in our view. Tour guide was knowledgeable enough. Recommended experience.
Paul_D, Apr 2023
Francesca (our guide) was great, very knowledgeable and keen to keep the tour interesting. We had a few guided tours of galleries and museums in Florence and this one was the best.
Amois_W, Mar 2023
Helena was a wonderful guide and so sweet and kind, accommodating for our family of six, including a six and four year old. We were so excited to see the beautiful works.
Susan_S, Oct 2022
Our guide Francesca was amazing. She brought history alive and made learning fun. She was amazing and we would use aviator again in a heartbeat.
Matthew_P, Oct 2022
Meetup went great. We were the only two for this time slot and basically got a private tour. Ivano was very knowledgeable and helped us gain a deeper appreciation for the works in this fascinating yet under-appreciated gallery.
John_T, Aug 2022
Our guide Francesca did a fantastic job of explaining the historical context for the art we enjoyed!
Brian_B, Oct 2021
Tomato provided a detailed look at the sculptural masterpieces at the Bargello. An excellent experience. Highly recommended.
MaryLouise_F, Apr 2019
This was a wonderful tour. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and an excellent presenter. It was a special Verocchio exhibit which was a bonus. It was morning which made for a quieter more pleasant tour. Overall delightful!
Izabel_C, Nov 2024
Superbe musée collection importante guide très compétente et sympathique qui parlait un français impeccable
Response from Host, Nov 2024
"Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the impressive collection at the Bargello Museum and that our guide could make your experience memorable with her knowledge and impeccable French. We hope to welcome you back to Florence soon for more discoveries!"
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