Accademia Gallery Florence Tour: meet David, Michelangelo’s most famous and acclaimed statue!
A privileged and exclusive cultural experience: easy, hassle-free priority entrance with David Florence tickets to the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's masterpiece!
Admired and acclaimed by experts and travelers worldwide this amazing sculpture is not only one of the greatest works of art ever, but it is also an icon of the Renaissance, one of the most revolutionary artistic periods of all times.
Carved from a single block of far-from-perfect Carrara marble when Michelangelo was only in his twenties the sculpture is truly impressive. Enjoy the chance to learn all this, and much more, from your experienced professional guide!
The massive statue - over 5.17 meters (17 ft) tall - represents the biblical David who killed Goliath with a stone from a slingshot. You will note how perfectly it depicts the young hero's limbs, muscles, and veins, and find out that when it was finished, in 1504, it was placed at the entrance of Palazzo Vecchio to be admired by the people as an inspiring symbol of the strength and independence of the Florentines.
In addition to presenting the David, during this Accademia Florence guided tour, your guide will illustrate Michelangelo's striking Prisoners and St. Matthew. You will also have the chance to appreciate other remarkable works of art exhibited in the Accademia, including religious paintings, many with gold backgrounds, by major artists from the 13th to the 17th century, sculptures by 19th-century masters, and more.
Please note that entrance to the museum entails a mandatory security check, which may cause delays in access even with skip-the-line priority tickets.
EVERY DAY (except Mondays) at 1PM . High season also at 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM | Additional departures: From May to Sep from TUE to SUN at 10 am, June to Sep from MON to FRI at 6 pm
Approx. 1.5 hours
ALL YEAR ROUND
Price Notes: EUR 54 p.p. (adults)
children 4-12 15% disc. / children 0-3 FREE
MEETING POINT
ACCADEMIA GALLERY - Accademia Ticket Office Via Ricasoli, 58/60, Florence "look for Florencetown tour guide in front of civic number 58" SEE ON MAP
Please note that the tour does not depart on the first Sunday of each month.
Please let us know about any special need or impaired mobility in advance: we will do our best to accommodate them.
Even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the museum.
Large bags, bottles and large umbrellas will not be allowed inside the museums (small foldable umbrellas are fine).
Once the tour is finished, clients can remain inside the museum if they want to keep visiting on their own.
This tour runs rain or shine.
This service is provided by Florencetown Tour Operator - Terms & Conditions
