Overview
To visit the Accademia Gallery in Florence without a long wait, you book a ticket with an entrance time. The regular ticket costs €20 and booking adds €4. The gallery says reservations are highly recommended because the wait for access without one may be long.
Missed the window? Book a guided visit with entry included
A guided visit is a separate booking: the guide and the entrance come together, for a fixed time. It is worth checking when the official calendar has nothing left for your date.
Exact tour we link to:Accademia Gallery Guided Tour
See guided visits & pricesBooking partner: Civitatis. Cancellation terms change from tour to tour: read them on the booking page before you pay.
It opens Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 am to 6:50 pm and closes on Mondays, 1 January and 25 December. Booking is done through the gallery’s official ticket channel or by phone. The gallery does not publish how far ahead dates go on sale. On free-admission days, including the first Sunday of each month, the booking service is switched off and everyone waits their turn at the door. When the entrance times you want are gone, a guided visit that includes the admission is the other way in.
At a glance
| Do you need a permit or reservation? | Ticket with booked entrance time |
|---|---|
| Cost | €20 + €4 online booking fee |
| How to get it | Open the tickets page of the gallery and follow the purchase link to B-Ticket, which the gallery names as its only official channel, or call +39 055 294883. |
| When it opens | Bookable online · Tue–Sun · booked entrance time |
| All-inclusive alternative | Accademia Gallery Guided Tour |
| Official rules | galleriaaccademiafirenze.it Visit: opening hours, closing days, free days (Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze) |
How the permit works
- 1Open the tickets page of the gallery and follow the purchase link to B-Ticket, which the gallery names as its only official channel, or call +39 055 294883.
- 2Choose the date and the entrance time, then pay the ticket plus the €4 booking fee.
- 3Arrive for your time with the booking. Every visitor goes through a security check at the entrance.
- 4Keep the closing time in mind: admission to the gallery ends 30 minutes before it.
Required documents
- Booking confirmation with your entrance time
- Passport or ID for the reduced ticket (EU citizens aged 18 to 25, €2) and for free entry (under 18)
- Small bags only: there is no cloakroom, and large bags and backpacks are not admitted
Insider tips
- Free days cannot be booked. In 2026 they are the first Sunday of each month plus 25 April, 2 June and 4 November, and you queue at the door.
- Seeing the Bargello as well? The combined Accademia and Bargello ticket costs €26 and is valid for 48 hours.
- Water bottles of up to 0.5 litres are allowed inside; anything bulky is not.
Sold-out alternatives
If your dates are gone, these get you a comparable experience.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Accademia Gallery ticket?
The regular ticket is €20, and booking the ticket and entrance time adds a €4 fee. EU citizens aged 18 to 25 pay €2 and under-18s enter free.
Do I need to book the Accademia Gallery?
It is not compulsory, but the gallery says reservations are highly recommended: without one, the wait for access may be long.
When is the Accademia Gallery open?
Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:15 am to 6:50 pm. It is closed every Monday, on 1 January and on 25 December.
Is the Accademia Gallery free on the first Sunday of the month?
Yes. On free-admission days the booking service is not active, so you wait your turn at the entrance gate.
How far ahead can I book?
The gallery does not publish a release schedule. Check the official ticket channel as soon as you know your dates.
What if the entrance times for my day are sold out?
You can still queue without a reservation, with a wait that may be long, or book a guided visit that includes the admission.