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Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide

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Think beyond traditional touristic destinations and discover a new side of Florentine history taking a private tour in Bargello Museum.

Built more than 750 years ago as the Headquarters of Captain of the People Bargello was later transformed into the most horrifying jail of Florence to finally become one of its most spectacular museums. This building has witnessed fires, floods, riots and became the scene of tortures and terrible executions after the conspiracy began against the Medici clan in 1478.

Bargello is home the most incredible collection of Renaissance sculpture. Join us for this tour and see Donatello’s David and Michelangelo’s Bacchus along with the sculptures by Giambologna, Verrocchio and many other artists.

Enjoy this unique experience with your guide, install a dialogue and be ready to hear all the fascinating stories and secrets hidden within the walls of Bargello. Let us know if you have some special interests and we will make sure the tour is tailor-made for you!

What's Included

  • Licenced tour guide
  • Entry tickets to Bargello Museum
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Food and drinks
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Via del Proconsolo
50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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What To Expect

Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Meet your 5-star expert tour guide at the entrance of the museum and let the adventure begin!Discover hidden gems of Florentine art on this private tour of the Bargello Museum. Avoid the hassle and bustle of the crowds and enjoy this unique experience in the place where some of the darkest moments of Florentine history unfolded.Today the museum hosts the most impressive collection of Florentine sculpture that will be explained by an enthusiastic and attentive tour guide. Enjoy the magic of the Renaissance and learn about the competition for the Baptistery Doors ‒ Brunelleschi’s greatest failure which later led to his most incredible success.See the famous masterpieces by Donatello, the sculptor who revolutionized art in Florence and enjoy the stories about his statues of David and St. George. See artworks by Leonardo da Vinci’s master, Andrea del Verrocchio, and learn how the apprentice overcame his teacher.Discover other masterpieces by Michelangelo Buonarroti, such as Brutus and a marvelous marble tondo and learn why his Bacchus was originally criticized by its patron.Admire sculpture by Giambologna and Benvenuto Cellini, creator of the Perseus statue in Piazza della Signoria, and learn about the process of how bronze sculpture is made along the way.Join us for this incredible tour and smoothly navigate in the palace and be the first to see all the details, avoiding the hassle of large group tours. Enjoy this unique experience with your tour guide, install a dialogue, ask questions, and be ready to hear all the fascinating stories and secrets hidden within the walls of the Bargello. Let us know if you have special interests and we will make sure the tour is tailor-made for you!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Licenced tour guide
  • Entry tickets to Bargello Museum
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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