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Tour to Bargello Palace: Michelangelo & Donatello
4.8
32 Ratings
Firenze
Explore one of Florence’s most stunning and significant museums: the Bargello Palace, celebrated across Europe for its remarkable sculptures. It showcases numerous important works by Michelangelo and Donatello, as well as other examples of lesser-known art.
Explore one of Florence’s most stunning and significant museums: the Bargello Palace, celebrated across Europe for its remarkable sculptures. It showcases numerous important works by Michelangelo and Donatello, as well as other examples of lesser-known art.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Museo Nazionale del Bargello - The guide will start off with a little history of Bargello Museum, which used to be the headquarters of the Capitano Del Popolo and later of the Podesta (the lord of the city), and how the palace became the residence of the head of the police and later used as a prison.
The guide will escort you through the museum for…
- Museo Nazionale del Bargello - The guide will start off with a little history of Bargello Museum, which used to be the headquarters of the Capitano Del Popolo and later of the Podesta (the lord of the city), and how the palace became the residence of the head of the police and later used as a prison.
The guide will escort you through the museum for you to enjoy the very important works of art kept in Bargello. The ground floor rooms display the Tuscan works of 16century. The guide will particularly focus on four masterpieces by Michelangelo: Bacchus, the relief depicting a Madonna with Child (Tondo Pitti), Brutus, and David-Apollo.
Along with the local and expert guide you will then discover the works of Bartolomeo Ammannati, Benvenuto Cellini, Giambologna up with his admirable Flying Mercury and listen as you admire many other treasures like works of art enriched by the Carrand collection. You will discover the precious ivories and the bronzies that include several Roman and Byzantine examples.
What's Included
- Expert guide certified for quality tours
- Reserved entry to the renowned Bargello Museum
- Enhanced tour experience with provided radio system
- Expert guide certified for quality tours
- Reserved entry to the renowned Bargello Museum
- Enhanced tour experience with provided radio system
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of two guests to run.
- Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, in the event of…
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of two guests to run.
- Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, in the event of this occurring you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- “Skip-the-line” access is guaranteed, even during peak season (except in the event of delays or strikes by the museum management).
- The entrance tickets will be delivered by the guide or our representative at the meeting point prior to the start of the tour. Please follow the instructions to the meeting point as on the voucher.
Location
Bargello National Museum
Via del Proconsolo
Please be present near the entrance of the Bargello Museum (In front of BARGELLO LEATHER FACTORY), 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delays.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(32 Ratings)
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Linka62
Nov 30, 2025
Find yourself a couple of hours! - Beautiful collection of extraordinary pieces. Beautiful exhibition in the palace with unique charm. Also very competent staff. A couple of hours deserves them.
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636carolinej
Oct 20, 2025
A joyous visit - We had a wonderful time at this gem of a museum. The staff were incredibly helpful with wheelchair issues. The setting is outstanding, relatively few tourists and great art beautifully displayed. The Donatello statues are extraordinary but there is much else to enjoy. Thank you to all the very helpful staff
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76maisac
May 24, 2025
Amazing and free on Sundays - Fantastic and getting to go on a Sunday when the entrance is free. We went early in the morning and there were no queues. There are many beautiful works. The space and wonderful and easy to reach. It was a precious thing.
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Sara_u
Dec 26, 2024
Fantastic way to truly enjoy the Bargello - 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.
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Patricia_m
Dec 9, 2024
Highly Recommend - 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.
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Victor
Sep 29, 2024
Bargello museum Tour - This is a wonderfull museum with incredible art. The history here is truly amazing. Definitely recommend the guide for full appreciation!!
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Dianerk537aw
Aug 28, 2024
Best tour in Florence. - The tickets to visit the museum independently were sold out. We really wanted to visit the Bargello, so our only option was to book a tour—and we were so glad we did! My husband and I visited the museum on August 19, 2024 at 10am and were fortunate enough to have a private tour. Unfortunately, we don’t remember our tour guide’s name, but she was absolutely fantastic and very passionate about her job. She was very knowledgeable, and we learned so much about the various items in the museum, including amazing facts about Donatello and Da Vinci. If you get an opportunity to visit, book a tour guide—you’ll learn so much more than you would on your own.
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Kara_s
Mar 17, 2024
Amazing Tour - 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.
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Wert2068
Feb 16, 2025
A day at the Bargello - Characteristic place excellent ratio between ticket price and permanent exhibitions space diligently guarded by valuable museum guides.
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Lisa_p
Apr 7, 2025
Half of the 2nd floor is currently closed for renovation - 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...
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