Guided visit of Accademia Gallery and David of Michelangelo - Private Tour

  • Up to 8 Participants
  • Available in: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German

What you will find

Guided tour of the Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo's David available at 3 different times, from early morning to afternoon.

FULL PROGRAM


Admire Michelangelo's most splendid masterpieces. You can choose among three options: enter the Accademia Gallery early in the morning with skip-the-line tickets, avoiding most of the crowds, and experience the thrill of being among the first to enter the museum; or if you are a sleepyhead traveler, our afternoon tours are the perfect options for you.

Make the most of your time in Florence booking our signature Private Accademia Gallery Tour, especially planned to offer you, and your family or group of friends, an exclusive, and breathtaking, artistic experience.

Meet your dedicated private English-speaking guide, a licensed professional specialized in art and art history, and set off to discover the magnificent Accademia Gallery. Enjoy the privilege of priority reserved access to the Museum, which allows you to avoid the longest queues. Located in the heart of town the Accademia Gallery is home to one of the world’s most famous artworks: Michelangelo’s David, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture.

Originally placed beside Palazzo Vecchio, the city town hall, the statue was transferred to the Accademia from Piazza della Signoria in 1873. Sculpted in marble by young Michelangelo between 1501 and 1504, the statue symbolizes the defense of civil liberties embodied in the Republic of Florence, an independent city-state threatened on all sides by more powerful rival states and by the hegemony of the Medici family. 

After delving into the history and artistic value of David, enjoy admiring Michelangelo’s famous unfinished statues - the Prisoners, St. Matthew and the Pietà - and, time permitting of the other artworks on display. Among these are remarkable 13th to 16th century religious paintings, 19th century plaster sculptures and a collection of antique musical instruments from the Cherubini Conservatory.

WHAT'S INCLUDED 

      • Private English-speaking licensed guide
      • Early bird option: be among the first to enter the museum!
      • Priority tickets: the privilege of skipping the long lines
      • Private guided tour led by a knowledgeable licensed pro
      • Earphones for groups over 5 people

      YOUR GUIDE / TOUR OPERATOR

      Florencetown - Towns of Italy is a certified and qualified tour operator with the City of Florence Tour Operator 'official stamp'. He has been operating in Florence since 2006 and specializes in the creation and management of tours and practical activities for small groups and regularly scheduled private individuals. Guaranteed quality!

      NOTE

      Please consider that access to the Accademia Gallery entails a mandatory security check. In high season this might imply waiting a while even with skip-the-line priority tickets.

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      Info / Important details

      CANCELLATION POLICY: free cancellation 7 days before the tour, a penalty will be applied thereafter or no refund will be made.

      • Type: private tour
      • Language: Italian, English, French, Spanish and German
      • Accessibility: wheelchair (communicate in advance)
      • Duration: approx 1.5h
      • Voucher: digital and / or printed
      • Pets: no

      Where / Meeting point

      Via dei Lamberti 1 - 50123 Firenze (FI)