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Private Tour: Skip-the-Line Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo's David Tour
Recommended for your Florence trip
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
2 hours (Approx.)
Pickup from select hotels
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 4 more
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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Overview
Enjoy priority access to see Michelangelo’s original ‘David’ on a private tour of Florence’s Accademia Gallery. Skip the lines and head inside to view the famous statue unveiled in 1504 as your guide sheds light on its story and artistry. Plus, admire other Renaissance masterpieces including unfinished sculptures by Michelangelo. Pickup is included from select city center hotels and a choice of morning or afternoon departure.
- Private Accademia Gallery tour in Florence
- Bypass the main ticket lines for priority access
- See Michelangelo’s original ‘David,’ and his unfinished 'Prigioni' and 'San Matteo'
- View Renaissance art by greats such as Botticello and Uccello
- Learn about the artworks and their creators from a guide
- Includes choice of morning and afternoon departure, plus pickup at central Florence hotels
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After pickup from your central Florence hotel, depart with your dedicated guide for the Accademia Gallery.
On arrival, bypass the main entrance lines and use your skip-the-line ticket to enjoy fast-track access. Work your way around the highlights of the world-famous collection, whose main drawcard is 'David' by Michelangelo, but which houses many other art treasures.
Admire Michelangelo’s unfinished sculptures, 'Prigioni' and 'San Matteo,' and see art by greats like Botticelli, Uccello, and Andrea del Sarto. Gain insight from your guide, learning about the subjects portrayed and artistry behind each piece.
Take time to view 'David' in the central gallery, admiring its beauty from every perspective. Michelangelo was only in his early 20s when he carved the 17-foot (5.17-meter) statue from a single block of Carrara marble, and it represents the biblical hero, David, who slayed Goliath.
As you admire the sculpture, learn how it was unveiled in 1504 and became a symbol of the civil liberties embodied in the Florentine Republic of the time.
Your tour concludes when you part from your guide and take your leave of the gallery.
On arrival, bypass the main entrance lines and use your skip-the-line ticket to enjoy fast-track access. Work your way around the highlights of the world-famous collection, whose main drawcard is 'David' by Michelangelo, but which houses many other art treasures.
Admire Michelangelo’s unfinished sculptures, 'Prigioni' and 'San Matteo,' and see art by greats like Botticelli, Uccello, and Andrea del Sarto. Gain insight from your guide, learning about the subjects portrayed and artistry behind each piece.
Take time to view 'David' in the central gallery, admiring its beauty from every perspective. Michelangelo was only in his early 20s when he carved the 17-foot (5.17-meter) statue from a single block of Carrara marble, and it represents the biblical hero, David, who slayed Goliath.
As you admire the sculpture, learn how it was unveiled in 1504 and became a symbol of the civil liberties embodied in the Florentine Republic of the time.
Your tour concludes when you part from your guide and take your leave of the gallery.
Itinerary
Get picked up at your centrally-located Florence hotel by your guide and walk together towards the Accademia Gallery, one of the city's top museums. Bypass the long queues with skip-the-line tickets.
The main draw of the Accademia is Michelangelo's 'David.' The statue dominates the museum's central gallery; this unique work of art has become the symbol of Renaissance splendor. Take the time to gaze upon this masterpiece and admire its beauty from every perspective.
Michelangelo was still in his early 20s when he carved the statue from a single block of Carrara marble. It's 17 feet (5.17 meters) tall, and represents the Biblical hero, David, who slayed Goliath. It was unveiled in 1504 and soon after came to symbolize the defense of civil liberties embodied by the Florentine Republic.
In addition to 'David,' the Accademia also has several unfinished Michelangelo sculptures, plus a collection that includes works by Botticelli, Paolo Uccello, Andrea del Sarto, and more. Enjoy insights about the artwork on display from your guide throughout the tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
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- "I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the Academia without any stress about lines, who wants to see the David, and enjoys hearing s little art history from a real professional." See review
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