Discover the masterpieces of sculpture at the Bargello Museum in Florence. Skip the line, see works by Michelangelo and Donatello, and explore with a local guide.
- 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.
- Expert guide certified for quality tours
- Reserved entry to the renowned Bargello Museum
- Enhanced tour experience with provided radio system
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
KEY FEATURES OF THE TRIP
• Bypass the queue with your pre-booked admission tickets
• View ‘David’ and ‘St. George’ by Donatello, ‘Bacchus’, and ‘Tondo Pitti’ by Michelangelo, among others!
• Immerse yourself in the Bargello Museum for two hours with an experienced local guide
Embark on a journey to one of Florence’s most attractive and significant museums, the Bargello Palace, universally renowned for its extraordinary collection of sculptures. The museum exhibits numerous significant pieces by Michelangelo and Donatello, as well as other varied artworks.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
