Accademia Florence guided tour with priority entrance

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See the authentic Michelangelo’s David in Florence: tickets and skip the line entrance

Highlights

Skip the long lines and avoid much of the crowd
Meet the authentic Michelangelo's David under the guidance of an art-history-expert professional guide
Discover other Michelangelo's (and others') masterpieces in this world-renowned Florence museum
Only in English to preserve the quality of the tour

Departure

EVERY DAY (except Mondays) at 1PM and (from 2021) at 4PM.

DURATION

Approx. 1.5 hours

period

ALL YEAR ROUND

language

English

Description

Accademia Gallery Florence Tour: meet the Michelangelo's David, the most important and loved statue made by Michelangelo and his masterpieces!

Now available 2 DEPARTURES per day: at 1PM, at 4PM (from 2021). Choose your preferred time!

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, 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, 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 explain how to appreciate 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-background 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 mandatory security check which may cause delays in access even with skip-the-line priority tickets.

Inclusions

Accademia Gallery entrance (skip the line)
English speaking licensed guide
Earphones for groups over 12 pax

People on this tour: min1 - max19

Meeting Point

FLORENCETOWN TOURS & NEWS STAND - Piazza della Repubblica (next to the APPLE STORE under the loggias, corner with Via Pellicceria) - Florence

Notes

Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
Even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the museum.
Big bags, liquid bottles and large umbrellas will not be allowed inside the museums (ok small foldable umbrellas).
Once the tour is finished, clients can remain inside the museum if they want to keep visiting it on their own.

Rain Policy

This tour runs rain or shine.

User review

| Total reviews for this tour: 60

“We had a friendly, knowledgeable guide for this tour, which was one of three wonderful experiences we booked through FlorenceTown. Highly recommended.”

“Sara was an excellent guide: knowledgeable and considerate. She adjusted to our slower pace, offered information and insight about the art and history, and shared her passion for these wonderful masterpieces. Thank you, Sara.”

“Great tour. We got to skip the line. Lisa, the tour guide, was great!! My husband is not into art museums and he was loving this tour!!!More”

“This place is a must visit One must book it in advance And read about David and Michael Angelo. You will love it”

“Florence was beautiful and this gallery full of fantastic sculptures and painting. Plenty of history and a great pace!”

“This was a brief, easy tour of the Accademia... nothing too special, but nice to get perspective on the significance of Michelangelo's David to the city of Florence.”