Tour to Bargello Palace: Michelangelo & Donatello

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.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • 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
Additional Information

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…

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.

Customer Ratings
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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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Catherine_p
Oct 12, 2023
Hilary( her American... - 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.
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W5913whkevinb
Oct 10, 2023
Good tour! - Our guide Hilaria met us by the Bargello entrance. She was friendly, knowledgeable & easy to understand. The museum was worth the visit. No lines, not crowded. Many interesting sculptures, including 3-4 by Michelangelo. Glad we went on this tour.
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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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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).