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Accademia Gallery

Famous for its masterpieces of Renaissance sculpture, particularly Michelangelo’s David.

Accademia Gallery: Our most recommended tours and activities

Florence: Michelangelo's David Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

1. Florence: Michelangelo's David Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Experience Michelangelo's David with a skip-the-line entry ticket for the Accademia Gallery Museum. Explore this pearl in Florence with access to all parts of the museum and an optional audio guide. This museum contains more sculptures by Michelangelo than anywhere else in the world. After skipping the ticket lines, start exploring masterpieces created by artists who lived and worked in Florence during the Renaissance, including Botticelli, Filippino Lippi, Pietro Perugino, Paolo Uccello, and many others. If you select the audio guide option, plug in your headphones to learn about the highlights of the museum as you explore. Continue to the Four Prisoners and the San Matteo in the hall of Michelangelo, an impressive room dominated by the David. Go to the Museum of Musical Instruments, where you can admire the piano known as the most ancient piano existing in the world along with the priceless Viola Stradivari, created for the Grand Prince Ferdinando Medici. Before the end of your visit, make sure to see the renovated Gipsoteca Bartolini, a showroom of sculptures and busts related to the sculpture Lorenzo Bartolini.

Florence: Accademia Gallery Guided Tour

2. Florence: Accademia Gallery Guided Tour

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Italy, as told by its mesmerizing art. Embark on a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence and learn all about the artists behind each piece. Take in Michelangelo's world-famous David with your own eyes. Meet your guide and pay for your admission tickets, then step right into the Accademia Gallery without waiting in line. Begin your insightful stroll through the incredible collection, discovering majestic paintings by Filippino Lippi, Domenico Ghirlandaio, and more. Hear secret stories about the artworks and artists featured in the gallery, as well as ancient tales of the powerful Medici family. Understand why the Renaissance was born in Florence and why this family was so important to Michelangelo. And, of course, come up close to the giant David.

Florence: Accademia Reserved Ticket & Audio Guide Included

3. Florence: Accademia Reserved Ticket & Audio Guide Included

Enjoy this audio guide to discover the genius of the greatest artists of all time, Michelangelo, through his numerous sculptures at the unmissable Accademia Gallery of Art. Don't waste your time waiting in line and make the most of your visit to Florence with a skip-the-line ticket to the gallery. Get reserved tickets to enter the museum, and enjoy more time to appreciate the art. Inside, admire Michelangelo's David and see how his expression changes as you walk across the room. Marvel at the detail and poise chiseled into a single piece of marble, and find out for yourself why David has captivated generations the world over. David represents a biblical hero winning against Goliath, symbolizing the defense of civil liberties embodied in the Republic of Florence, an independent city in the Medieval and Renaissance Period. In addition, experience other sculptures carved by Michelangelo such as Prigioni (Prisoners). These contorted bodies were meant for the tomb of Pope Julius II, but the tomb was never completed. Explore the museum further and see statues and paintings by other Renaissance artists such as Andrea Orcagna, Taddeo Gaddi, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Filippino Lippi, and Sandro Botticelli. You may also visit the room dedicated to the collection of old musical instruments from the Cherubini Conservatory, the Department of Musical Instruments. This collection includes a violin by Antonio Stradivarius that belongs to the Medicean Quintet.

Florence: Accademia Gallery Priority Entry Ticket with eBook

4. Florence: Accademia Gallery Priority Entry Ticket with eBook

Make the most of your time in Florence with a priority entry ticket to the Accademia Gallery. Admire one of the world's most famous sculptures, Michelangelo's David, and see some of the sculptor's other works. Skip the long lines and enter the gallery via a separate entrance. Your reserved ticket allows you to skip the ticket office and avoid the worry of whether or not tickets will be available. Visit the main hall to see Michelangelo's statue of David and some of his unfinished works still bearing his chisel marks. Discover the Gipsoteca which houses original plaster models made by 19th-century Florentine sculptors. Then, explore the other galleries of the museum and see masterpieces by medieval and Renaissance painters. Go up to the top floor to admire huge Medieval altarpieces before concluding your visit.

Florence: Skip-the-Line Accademia Guided Tour

5. Florence: Skip-the-Line Accademia Guided Tour

Immerse yourself in Florence's famous Accademia. Take a tour of the gallery to encounter its outstanding collection of gothic and renaissance paintings and other artworks. Visit Michelangelo’s famous David statue. See further famous works by the great artist such as The Prisoners, as well as other masterpieces of renaissance art. Hear informative commentary from your expert English-speaking guide, who will bring each work back to life with inside stories of one of the world’s greatest artists.

Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Small Group Walking Tour

6. Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Small Group Walking Tour

Let your expert local guide lead your way to the city’s most impressive museums and sites with skip-the-line access. The tour begins with a fascinating visit to the Accademia, where you’ll learn the secrets behind Michelangelo’s colossal David. Then proceed to Duomo Square to admire the gorgeous cathedral façade and the record-breaking dome by Brunelleschi. Stroll through the impressive Piazza della Signoria. The tour then culminates with a guided visit inside the Uffizi to admire masterpieces by Leonardo, Botticelli, and Michelangelo, and others. Enjoy breath-taking views of the Ponte Vecchio and the city from the museum upper floor and terrace. The small group setting of 10-15 people allows for the guides to provide you with a more personalized tour that will allow you to better understand Florence. In a small group, you will learn more and get the most out of your experience. 

Florence: Timed Entrance Ticket to Michelangelo’s David

7. Florence: Timed Entrance Ticket to Michelangelo’s David

Discover world-famous paintings, sculptures, and tapestries with this timed entry ticket to the Accademia Gallery in Florence. See iconic pieces by Michelangelo like 'the Prisoners', 'St. Matthew' and the statue of David. View works by other famous masters like Bartolini.  Admire the 5.17-meter marble statue representing the Biblical hero David, a favored subject in Florentine art. The statue soon came to symbolize the defence of civil liberties embodied in the Republic of Florence, an independent city-state threatened on all sides by more powerful rival states and by the hegemony of the Medici family.    In the adjacent rooms, which were part of two former convents, important works of art are collected here from the Academy of Design, the Academy of Fine Arts and from suppressed convents.  Recently the Gallery has been further enriched by the important collection of old musical instruments from the Cherubini Conservatory, the Department of Musical Instruments.

Florence: Accademia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

8. Florence: Accademia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Skip the long ticket lines to the Accademia Gallery in Florence, and enjoy this special cultural experience with an expert guide. Gain priority access to art masterpieces for 1 hour and learn about the history of these works and their influence on Italy. Accademia is a must-see during your time in Italy: it’s home to works by world masters like Paolo Uccello, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Sandro Botticelli, Andrea del Sarto. See the original full-sized model of “Rape of the Sabine” by Giambologna.   Most importantly, the Accademia houses Michelangelo’s David, one of the most famed works of art in the world. You’ll also see numerous Florentine paintings from the 13th and 16th centuries, from Medieval Ages to High Renaissance, as well as Florentine Gothic paintings and a collection of Russian Icons.

Florence: 4-Hour Accademia and Uffizi Galleries Guided Tour

9. Florence: 4-Hour Accademia and Uffizi Galleries Guided Tour

Dive into the world of Renaissance Florence on this unforgettable, all-inclusive experience. Hear the incredible stories and legends behind magnificent works of art as you visit the Accademia and Uffizi with priority entrance and an expert guide. Start the tour at the Accademia. Learn about the history of the David and how Michelangelo transformed it into a record-breaking masterpiece. Then, take in impressive sites like the Cathedral, its Dome, and Piazza della Signoria as you follow your guide walking through beautiful squares in the heart of the city. Proceed to the Uffizi and see famous Renaissance works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael, and many others. Enjoy magnificent views over the Arno River and the Ponte Vecchio. Join our expert guide in a small group and get the most of your stay in Florence, hassle-free.

Florence: Michelangelo's David Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

10. Florence: Michelangelo's David Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Step into the world of Michelangelo and experience his unparalleled artistry on our "David's Tale: Unveiling The Craft of Michelangelo" tour. Explore the prestigious Accademia Gallery of Florence, home to Michelangelo's world-renowned masterpiece 'David'. Experience a one-hour guided tour that provides an exclusive peek into the life and works of the legendary Renaissance artist. Embark on a journey through Michelangelo's life, highlighting the master's creative process and the profound impact of his work on the art world. Experience firsthand the unfinished statues that hold the raw essence of his craft, bearing witness to the transformative journey from a simple marble block to an intricate piece of art. Witness the awe-inspiring 'David', a testament to Michelangelo's exceptional talent. Learn about the story behind this iconic sculpture, and appreciate the distinct attributes that elevate it from merely a statue to a symbol of political power and religious courage. Enjoy a perfect blend of art, history, and culture, offering an enlightening perspective into the world of the Italian Renaissance. Join this tour, and let Michelangelo's genius inspire you in the city that was once his playground.

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based on 13,971 reviews

Ufizzi Gallery with its master pieces and David in the Academia are a must when you visit Florence! Take a guided tour as we did, because it is impossible to know so much as your guide will tell you. For the Ufizzi Gallery our guide was Christian, who was excellent in telling the history of the most famous paintings with so many details. For the Academia and David tour our guide was Martina. We hade a sublime 90 minutes lecture for David, Michelangelo and the Academia. After the tour we've visited the chambers with musical instruments and saw old original keyboard instruments from Bartolomeo Cristofory. Fortunately our guide Martina has told us for those chambers, otherwise we would have missed them.

Our guide Irene was absolutely amazing. She knew EVERYTHING about everything in the museum, was enthusiastic and made this experience perfect.

We ended up being the only people on our group tour. Our guide was personable. Knowledgeable and fun. We enjoyed every minute of it.

Smooth entry procedure. The ticket pick-up is across from, to the right of, the entry and not well-marked.

This is one place you should get an advance ticket. Glad we did.