Enjoy skip-the-ticket-line access to one of Europe's most popular art museums. Join an expert art historian guide on a tour through the Accademia Gallery and see Michelangelo's David.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Duration options: 1 - 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese
Private or small groups available

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking
Luggage or large bags
Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

All visitors must pass through airport-style security.

Highlights

Skip the ticket line to join a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery
Immerse yourself in the art and life of Michelangelo
See the statue of David, the highlight of the museum
Explore the various halls of the gallery and its vast collection with a guide
Explore lesser-known parts of this world-famous art museum

Full description

Join a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery and discover the most amazing artwork of the Renaissance, including the magnificent statue of David by Michelangelo.

After skipping the long ticket lines, you’ll enter the gallery and begin your experience with a visit to the Medici family’s collection of musical instruments. Admire the most expensive Stradivarius in the world, as well as other unique instruments.

Continue to see the Prisoners and San Matteo by Michelangelo, then marvel at the artist’s most iconic sculpture, David. Learn about this statue’s creation and the complex history of the piece of marble that Michelangelo used to sculpt his masterpiece.

Finally, see the plasters of Lorenzo Bartolini before ending your tour by taking in the beautiful collection of paintings by Lorenzo Monaco and other noteworthy artists from the 16th century. During your tour, you'll also discover lesser-known parts of this world-famous museum.

Includes

Michelangelo's David entry ticket
Access to Accademia Gallery
Access to Michelangelo's David
Live tour guide

Meeting point

Meet the activity provider in front of the University of Florence, next to the Accademia Gallery entrance, to exchange your voucher for a ticket. When you get to the meeting point, look for a person holding a white paper.

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Accademia Gallery: Tour

Accademia Gallery: Tour

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