Academy Gallery Guided Tour: Marvel at Michelangelo's David in Florence
4.9
52 Ratings
Firenze
Marvel at Michelangelo's David and explore the renowned Academy Gallery in Florence. Skip the queues and embark on a chronological journey through the museum's impressive collection of sculptures, paintings, and musical instruments.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Galleria dell’Accademia - Embark on a journey through the second most frequented museum in Florence, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. In just one hour, you’ll be introduced to the iconic David by Michelangelo, a symbol synonymous with Florence. Explore a venue rich with Michelangelo’s sculptures, the museum’s collection of musical instruments, the most extensive assortment of gold-background paintings, and the Sala dei Prigioni featuring sculptures intended for Pope Julius II.
    Your guide will lead you through a priority entrance, offering an immersive experience into Michelangelo Buonarroti’s life and the Renaissance sculptural art. Once the guided tour concludes, you’re invited to remain in the museum to further admire the masterpieces and sculptures at your leisure.
What's Included
  • Admission tickets included
  • 1-hour guided tour
  • Small group tour - maximum 14 participants
  • Priority access with earphones provided
What's Not Included
  • Tips (optional), Food and drinks, Pick up and return to the hotel
Additional Information

Embrace the opportunity to explore one of Florence’s most significant museums. Begin your journey from our headquarters and follow your guide on a route that leads to the museum’s entrance. You will enjoy priority access to bypass long lines and embark on a chronological tour. You will get to appreciate the DAVID, a purely marble statue standing 520 cm tall. It was crafted by Michelangelo Buonarroti between 1501 and early 1504. Celebrated as a masterpiece in world sculpture, it’s a Renaissance emblem and a symbol of Florence and Italy internationally. This statuesque piece has long been recognized as the epitome of male beauty in the art realm. The museum houses a large collection of Michelangelo’s sculptures. Additionally, you can explore the musical instrument museum, a grand collection of golden background paintings, and the Sala dei Prigioni featuring sculptures commissioned by Pope Julius II.

Location
Via dei Castellani, 14
Via dei Castellani
Our office is located in Florence, Via dei Castellani 14 (18 / red).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kristen_a
May 2, 2024
Amazing - Francesca, my guide for the David tour was amazing! She was fun and very informative, I learned a lot! Highly recommend!
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Gina_s
Apr 5, 2024
Very informative and dynamic! - Our guide was great. Altogether very informative and dynamic. A must-do when in Florence. Other pieces in the museum were also explained, all leading to the crown jewel...the David.
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Gina_m
Apr 1, 2024
Worth it - Worth paying for this skip-the-line tour of the Accademie! We tried going the day before without reserving tickets and were unsuccessful. This tour saved us valuable time by being able to walk right in. We had an excellent tour guide, Mirella, who gave a thorough explanation and were lucky to be the only ones on our tour. I highly recommend this tour and Mirella.
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Ellen_b
Nov 30, 2023
Great tour - Seeing the David statue in all its glory. The details were amazing. The story behind it was also very interesting.
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Sayra_c
Nov 17, 2023
Our guide was excellent-... - Our guide was excellent- he gave detailed information in a way which was easy to follow and remember.
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William
Nov 1, 2023
Ufizzi and Academia small group walking tour - This tour was very enjoyable with unbelievable views of amazing art and sculptures as well as a walk between the Academie and the Ufizzi past the Duomo and the Palazzo Vecchio. Also, a nice break for coffee and macaroons. Our tour guide, Julia, was very pleasant and quite knowledgeable. What a nice day!!
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Antonello_c
Oct 28, 2023
A perfect tour - What a wonderful tour this was. Mirella, who also ran our tour of the Uffizi in the morning, was one of the best guides I’ve ever had. She was knowledgeable and engaging. The pace and length were just perfect.
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Louisepompilii
Oct 11, 2023
A very enjoyable tour. - I really enjoyed this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He answered all questions and navigated the crowd so that we were able to see David and the other artwork with unobstructed views.
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N828bc
Apr 25, 2024
David was up to expectations. The tour not so much. - Hard to hear the guide. She did talk and teach, but less than expected. Wait in the “no wait” line was 25 minutes.
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Jim_d
Apr 21, 2024
Too bad for David - Guide didn’t do a sound check so I missed half the tour. Could not hear well. Too many people. Xxxxxcxxxfdfffffdffff
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