Florence: Accademia Gallery with Michelangelo's David + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 24 Hour Ticket

1 day

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Skip the lines to see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery, then explore Florence freely with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket covering two scenic routes.

Experience the timeless beauty of Michelangelo’s David with a skip-the-line ticket to the Accademia Gallery in Florence. Enjoy full access to all sections of the museum, home to the largest collection of Michelangelo’s sculptures in the world.

Bypassing the ticket queues, step inside and immerse yourself in the artistic brilliance of the Renaissance. Admire masterpieces by Botticelli, Filippino Lippi, Pietro Perugino, Paolo Uccello, and many others who shaped Florence’s golden age.

If you choose the audio guide option, plug in your headphones and let expert commentary guide you through the museum’s highlights. Discover The Four Prisoners and Saint Matthew in Michelangelo’s Hall, a breathtaking space dominated by the majestic David.

Continue your journey in the Museum of Musical Instruments, where you can marvel at the world’s oldest piano and the priceless Viola Stradivari, crafted for Grand Prince Ferdinando de’ Medici.

Before concluding your visit, don’t miss the Bartolini Plaster Cast Gallery (Gipsoteca Bartolini),  an elegant collection of sculptures and busts celebrating the art of neoclassical sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini.

Experience the beauty of Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, aboard an open-top double-decker bus. With two scenic routes and 24 hour tickets, you can hop on and off as you wish or simply relax and enjoy the ride with insightful multilingual audio commentary.

Take in panoramic views of the Arno River, Piazza Indipendenza, Porta Romana, and countless other landmarks as you explore the city’s rich artistic and architectural heritage at your own pace.

Line A – City Center Highlights

Discover the heart of Florence with this one-hour route through the historic center. Stops include:

  • Santa Maria Novella Train Station – Largo Alinari
  • Piazza della Libertà
  • Via Bernardo Segni
  • Santa Croce
  • Lungarno Serristori
  • Piazza Ferrucci
  • Piazzale Michelangelo
  • Galileo
  • Viale Machiavelli – Villa Cora
  • Porta Romana
  • Piazza Tasso
  • Leopolda – Parco della Musica
  • Piazza Indipendenza

Line B – Florence and Fiesole

Venture beyond the city center on this two-hour route, which takes you to Fiesole, the ancient Etruscan town perched above Florence, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Stops include:

  • Galileo
  • Piazzale Michelangelo
  • Lungarno Serristori
  • Grazie
  • Lungo l’Affrico
  • Museo del Calcio
  • San Domenico
  • Fiesole
  • Viale Fratelli Rosselli – Porta al Prato
  • Viale Vasco Pratolini
  • Piazzale di Porta Romana

Whether you’re admiring Renaissance landmarks, soaking up the sun from the open deck, or discovering hidden corners of the city, the Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Tour is the perfect way to explore Florence freely and comfortably.

What's included?
    • Skip-the-line ticket for Accademia Gallery
    • Access to all sections of the museum
    • Multilingual audio commentary for the HoHo
    • Free Wifi on the bus
    Exclusions
      • Tips
      Please note
        • All visitors must pass through a security metal detector. Sometimes security control can cause a 15-minute delay in entry
        • This is a self-guided tour NO tour guide
        • Children under 18 must have an ID or a photocopy to proof their age
        • Tickets for the Hop on Hop off will be available at your meeting point in Via degli Alfani 133 red Florence
        • Buses are wheelchair accessible
        • Children under 5 years of age can participate for free
        • Duration is 1 hour for Line A and 2 hours for Line B
        • Other suggested bus stops are Line A Blue Stop 1 and Line B Red Stop 4
        • Timetable from November 3rd 2025 to March 27th 2026
        • Line A
        • 1st departure from Stop 6 9.20 am
        • Last departure 4.40 pm
        • Frequency 40 min on weekends – 75 min on weekdays
        • Line B
        • 1st departure from Stop 1 11.15 am
        • Last departure 3.15 pm
        • Frequency 120 min
        • From 3rd November, 2025 to 31st March 2026 Line B of the Firenze City Sightseeing service will be suspended from Monday to Friday.
        • However, it will be active every day with limited service from 20 December to 6 January.
        What to bring
          • Passport or ID card for children
          • Headphones