David & Accademia Gallery Private Tour

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Price from
€125
Duration
1 h 15 min
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

Explore Florence’s renowned Accademia Gallery on a private guided tour and discover the masterpieces that shaped the Italian Renaissance.

Admire Michelangelo’s legendary David, a magnificent marble sculpture created between 1501 and 1504 and celebrated worldwide as a symbol of Florence and Renaissance art. With your personal guide, uncover the fascinating stories behind this extraordinary masterpiece and learn about Michelangelo’s artistic genius.

Continue through the gallery’s remarkable collections, including Michelangelo’s unfinished Prisoners sculptures, the Museum of Musical Instruments, and beautiful gold-ground paintings. Discover the history, techniques, and artistic vision behind these treasures.

Enjoy a personalized journey through Florence’s artistic heritage, guided by the stories of one of history’s greatest sculptors.

After the guided tour, you can remain inside the museum and explore the collections at your own pace.

What's included

Radios and Headphones
Price Breakdown: Ticket fee , company service, and platform fees are included in the total price.
Entrance ticket of David and Accademia Gallery ( 24 euro )
Professional Tour Guide

Not included

Food and drinks are not permitted inside the museum.
Large bags and backpacks: Bulky bags, umbrellas, and large items must be left in the cloakroom.
Weapons and sharp objects: Firearms, knives, sharp metal tools, dangerous materials are prohibited.

What you will do

Galleria dell'Accademia
Discover the second most visited museum in Florence with a private guide, who in an hour will let you discover Michelangelo's David, one of the most famous Florentine symbols, a sculpture made of marble (h. 520 cm) by Michelangelo Buonarroti between 1501 and the beginning of 1504, considered a masterpiece of world sculpture, is one of the emblems of the Renaissance and a symbol of Florence and of Italy abroad. You will retrace one of the places with the highest number of sculptures by Michelangelo, the museum of musical instruments, the largest collection of paintings with a gold background and the Sala dei Prigioni with sculptures designed for Pope Julius II.
With your personal guide you will enter the museum and enjoy a journey into the life of the genius of Michelangelo Buonarroti, to discover Renaissance sculpture. After the end of the tour you will be able to stay inside the museum to be able to appreciate more his works and sculptures.
1 h

Meeting point

Customers can meet the tour guide at the tourist office located in Via Camillo Cavour 19 in Florence. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time of the guided tour. The guide will be waiting for you at the office to start the tour.

Important information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery. Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
Please note that access to the second floor of the Accademia Gallery may involve climbing approximately 126 steps via the historic staircase. Guests who may have difficulty climbing stairs are advised to contact us in advance to discuss accessibility options.
If you are unable to use the stairs to reach the second floor of the museum, an elevator is available to help you move between floors more comfortably.
Please note that the Accademia Gallery has designated entrance and exit routes. For your safety, please follow the instructions provided by museum staff and use the designated access points when entering and leaving the museum.