Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide
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Is Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide worth booking?
Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide is a 1-hour experience in Florence, Italy, from $40 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (7)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $40 per person
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 Bargell
What you get
About this experience
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
Included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Licenced tour guide
- Entry tickets to Bargello Museum
Not included
- Pick up and drop off
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
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!
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Florence
Bargello National Museum
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Bargello National Museum
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Our tour guide was thrown...
Our tour guide was thrown in last minute as a sub for our previous guide due to an accident. Our guide did a good job, but she stated it had been a long while since she had visited the Bargello and was not fully prepared for the experience as she normally would have been.
via Viator
Anna Maria made the tour of the Bargallo a fascinating experience!
Anna Maria was our guide to the Bargallo. Her expertise and passion for the sculptures and history of the building were evident during our entire two hour tour. She brought her iPAD along and used it to educate us on the history of the museum before we started viewing the key pieces. As she asked us questions and and described the details for each sculpture, she highlighted not only the life of the artist but also the time in which he created each piece. We would not have noticed nor understood the significance of the minute details expressed by each artist without Anna Maria’s guidance. Anna Maria has continued her research and education in Italy’s art history and shared with us discoveries from within the past decade. If you are fortunate enough to tour the Bargallo with Anna Maria, you will leave the museum with a deep appreciation and knowledge of Florence, the Medici family, the history of Italy, and the idiosyncrasies of each sculptor. Absolutely the best museum tour we have ever experienced!
via Tripadvisor
Private tour of Bargello
Glenda was a delightful tour guide. She hit the highlights of this mostly unvisited museum in Florence with a lot of knowledge. She even took us 5 minutes away to a copy of St. George by Donatello on the side of the Guild Church since the original was being moved that day and could not be seen. The Bargello has some beautiful statues that Michelangelo and Donatello sculpted that you can walk right up to. Very uncrowded, so perfect for a short visit when you want to beat the crowds.
via Viator
Wonderful guide
Anna, a historian, is an absolute delight as a guide with a real passion for the art and Florence. The only hiccup was that the instructions did not say where to meet so we were inside and she was outside. Regardless we found each other and had a delightful time. Highly recommend.
via Viator
Amazing!
Ana was amazing! We so loved her starting with a description of the history of the Bargello itself. Her knowledge of the art, the artists, and their relationships was most illuminating.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $40 to $130
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Florence.
How much does Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide cost?
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Prices start at $40 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Florence usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Florence is not rushed.
Is Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Florence, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Florence can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Florence and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Bargello private tour with a 5-star tour guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Florence within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Florence?
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On Outty we rank every Florence experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER, Florence Pizza or Pasta Class & Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm, Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Florence?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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