Tours & tickets

Michelangelo's David

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. 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.

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. Your ticket includes a digital audio guide app. You will receive the instructions with your booking confirmation.

Take advantage of our prioritized ticket, you'll have the right to enter at your chosen date and time and you'll skip the line to buy the ticket by meeting our host in front of the museum with your ticket ready for you. Our Italian and English speaking hosts will introduce you to the security check gate. The day before your visit you'll receive a WhatsApp message with a reminder for the meeting point and the instructions to download our included Mobile Audio Application on your devices; don't forget to charge your phone and bring your own earphones. Now plug your earphones into your device and enjoy our exclusive audio guide mobile application to discover the genius of the greatest artist of all time, Michelangelo, through his numerous sculptures at the unmissable Accademia Gallery of Art. Inside, admire the Original 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 Periods. 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. Get the opportunity to have a complete experience of the house of Michelangelo's David and book your visit with us!

Skip the line at the Accademia Gallery and enter this famous gallery. When you enter, admire the famous pieces by Michelangelo. Admire the 17-foot-tall marble statue of the Biblical hero David. The statue symbolized the defense of civil liberties embodied in the Republic of Florence, an independent city-state threatened by more powerful rival states and by the hegemony of the Medici family. Next, stroll through the adjacent rooms, formerly convents, and admire important works of art from the Academy of Design, the Academy of Fine Arts, and suppressed convents. Finish your visit to the Accademia with the Collection of Old Musical Instruments from the Cherubini Conservatory. See centuries-old violins, one of the first keyboards in existence, and old wind instruments.

Discover the wonders of the Accademia Gallery in Florence with our expert-guided tour designed to immerse you in the rich tapestry of Renaissance art and history. This 1 hour and 15 minutes tour will take you on an unforgettable journey through the gallery’s most iconic masterpieces, ensuring you experience the highlights in a comprehensive and engaging way. Our professional, licensed guides are passionate about Florence’s artistic heritage and will bring the gallery to life with fascinating stories and insights. From the awe-inspiring statue of David by Michelangelo to other renowned works, every piece will be explored in depth, providing you with a deeper appreciation of the art and its historical context. What sets our tour apart is the ease and convenience we offer. With our reserved entry tickets, you can skip the notoriously long general admission lines, which can stretch up to 2 to 3 hours. This means more time enjoying the art and less time waiting. Additionally, we provide radios and headsets to all participants, ensuring you can hear your guide clearly without any interruptions, no matter how crowded the gallery is. Join us for an enriching, hassle-free experience at the Accademia Gallery, where art and history come alive through expert storytelling and seamless access. Perfect for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and curious travelers alike, this tour promises to be a highlight of your visit to Florence. Book your spot today for an unforgettable exploration of one of the world’s most celebrated art galleries!

Explore Florence's Accademia Gallery on a guided tour with a pre-reserved, timed entry ticket. Marvel at Michelangelo's iconic masterpiece, David, and discover other incredible works by renowned Italian artists. Meet your expert guide at the Accademia Gallery, who will provide fascinating insights into the history, techniques, and stories behind each artwork. Save time waiting for tickets with your pre-reserved, timed entry ticket, allowing you to skip the lines. Explore the gallery and discover the vast array of artworks, including many from the Renaissance, amongst other periods. Admire Michelangelo's iconic masterpiece, David, which is the highlight of the works on display.

Meet one of the activity provider's representatives and exchange your voucher for an entry ticket. Skip the line for the ticket office and enter through a special entrance. In the main hall, admire Michelangelo’s iconic statue of David and some of his incomplete works that also showcase his incredible carving skills. Make your way through the Gipsoteca, and see original plaster models by 19th-century Florentine sculptors. You can also check out original musical instruments from the Medici collection, including 3 by Stradivarius. Continue to the painting galleries of the museum and view artworks by medieval and Renaissance artists. Finally, head to the top floor to see impressive Medieval altarpieces.

Step into the Accademia Gallery, a renowned cultural institution that houses an impressive collection of artwork, without waiting in line at the general entrance. Use your ticket to take advantage of priority entry and get right to exploring. Take in the gallery's vast collection, which includes masterpieces by renowned, artists such as Michelangelo. Discover the gallery's highlight, Michelangelo's iconic sculpture, David, which stands tall and majestic. Additionally, discover a range of other sculptures, paintings, and religious artworks from various periods. Immerse yourself in local history through iconic art pieces.

Get your entry ticket to the Accademia Gallery in Florence and explore one of the most renowned collections of art and sculpture in the world, featuring masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and many others. Admire the iconic David, the colossal marble statue that represents the ideal of human beauty and strength. The statue was carved from a single block of marble between 1501 and 1504, and it stands over 5 meters tall in the Tribune, a specially designed hall that enhances its magnificence. See other works by Michelangelo, such as The Prisoners, the St. Matthew, and the Pietà of Palestrina. Also observe the evolution of Florentine art over the centuries with paintings by Cimabue, Giotto, Fra Angelico, and Lorenzo Monaco See the musical instrument exhibit, showcasing the Medici’s family rare instruments from the 17th to 19th century, such as violins, harpsichords, and pianos. Head to the plaster cast gallery to admire copies of sculptures from antiquity to modern times, once used as a teaching tool for art students.

Discover the most visited museums in Florence alongside a professional guide. Together you'll admire the exhibit's most important works as you appreciate the art of the Italian Renaissance. Your guide will take you through the priority entrance into both galleries without having to wait in the long lines. Throughout your experience your guide will be on hand to explain the most important works of art which are contained inside the museums. The first stop will be the visit to The Uffizi Gallery with its pictorial collections and masterpieces by artists and protagonists of the Renaissance such as Michelangelo, Giotto, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, and many others. Later, the guide will take you to the Accademia Gallery to discover the most famous Florentine symbol: Michelangelo's David. The gallery is one of the places with the highest number of sculptures by Michelangelo, and is a place where you can also admire the museum of musical instruments, the collection of golden-background paintings, and the Sala dei Prigioni with sculptures designed for Pope Julius II.