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Skip the Line: Bargello Museum Ticket in Florence

Florence, Italy
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5+ bookings last month.
  • 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

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.
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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
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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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Reviews

3.3
based on 24 reviews
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Go early in the morning...

Dargan_B, Oct 2025
Go early in the morning to avoid the crowds. Donatello and Verrochio David in bronze was the highlight

Was not a skip the line experience

Jennifer_S, Sep 2025
The on site contact gave us our tickets and we got in line with the rest of the people who had pre-booked their tickets directly thru the Accademia website for our same time. We thought we bought 5:20 pm skip the line tickets. We were given 5:30 pm pre-booked tickets and got in the 5:30 line which didn’t enter the museum until after 6 pm. We were very disappointed. The onsite person told us they were given the wrong tickets. Hopefully this is the case.

It was a wonderful...

Linda_P, May 2025
It was a wonderful experience and our guide was fantastic! The wine cave is so cool and the history so remarkable!

Scammed by Viator

Mary_A, Apr 2025
Never use Viator. We ordered tickets in February as we have been to Florence several times and have our favorite galleries to visit especially Bargello. I paid ahead and when we arrived never received our tickets and were told that they were cancelled. This is absolutely unacceptable. This has never happened before. Tickets were issued at time ordered. Your system is a scam because one thinks they are assured of tickets pay ahead and then when we get there not coming through with them as promised. I will tell all friends to avoid your company. I better get a refund snd intend to make a formal complaint and put on my Facebook for friends and people to never use Viator or Get Your Guide. Mary Jane Aswegan. We actually had to repurchase tickets at museums.

Be cautious

William_R, Sep 2024
I would be cautious in using Viator. They sold us a ticket to Batgello museum in Florence two months in advance and then literally the day before we were to visit the museum they sent an email stating that our tickets would not be available and therefore our museum visit was canceled. They did give us a refund but unfortunately since the museum is very popular we could not obtain tickets at the last minute and therefore it was impossible for us to visit the museum

Request a refund, museum closed on the day I was issued tickets

Lorie_G, Sep 2024
The museum is closed on the second Sunday of the month. We had tickets for September 8th at 12 The second Sunday. We paid in advance We were not able to go I requested a refund with Viator, they have not emailed me confirmation that will get a refund Please confirm my refund.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

good morning, we are sorry for the inconvenience, due to a calendar glitch the purchase was made possible on a day the museum was closed. However, the ticket was not issued, of course, and your payment has already been fully refunded. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Donatello David

Dominic_C, Aug 2024
The Donatello David was great. I always wanted to see it. Great collection. The .useum had an extensive collection.

Fantastic collection of art

Kirk_R, May 2024
The national collection of statues, carving, monies, and art were fantastic. The craftsmanship can truly be appreciated in this museum.

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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