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The Accademia Gallery in Florence with your private guide

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About this activity

Discover the wonders of the Renaissance with a private guided tour of Florence’s Accademia Gallery. Begin in the Hall of the Colossus, where Giambologna’s original plaster model of The Rape of the Sabines is surrounded by works from the 15th–16th century Florentine Mannerist school. Continue to the Hall of the Prisoners, home to Michelangelo’s unfinished Prisoners—figures that seem to emerge from the marble, symbolizing the soul’s struggle for freedom. Here you’ll also see St. Matthew and the Palestrina Pietà, both linked to Michelangelo. The highlight is David, standing at the end of the gallery in all his grandeur. A masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, David inspires with his size, precision, and emotional power. Your expert guide will offer insights and stories that bring each piece to life, making this a memorable visit to one of the world’s most treasured museums.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Licenced Tour Guide
    • Pick-up at your accomodation if centrally located in Florence
    • Timed Entry Ticket for Accademia Gallery
    • Headphones if necessary
    • 2 hour Guided Tour
    • 2 hours Accademia Tour + 1 hour Walking Tour if option selected

    Not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Drop-off at your accomodation

    Itinerary

    1. Michelangelo's Statue of David

      The Accademia Gallery in Florence

      The Accademia Gallery in Florence is one of Italy’s most famous museums, best known for housing Michelangelo’s iconic statue of David. Founded in 1784, the museum was originally intended as a teaching space for students of the Academy of Fine Arts. Today, it features an exceptional collection of Renaissance art, including other sculptures by Michelangelo such as the Prisoners and St. Matthew. Visitors can also explore rooms filled with Florentine paintings from the 13th to 16th centuries, as well as a fascinating museum of musical instruments. Though compact, the Accademia offers a rich and unforgettable glimpse into Florence’s artistic heritage.

      1h 30mAdmission includedSee on map

    2. Michelangelo's Statue of David

      Michelangelo’s David

      Michelangelo’s David is one of the most renowned sculptures in the world and a masterpiece of Renaissance art. Created between 1501 and 1504, the statue represents the biblical hero David before his battle with Goliath. Carved from a single block of Carrara marble, the 5.17-meter (17-foot) tall figure is celebrated for its exquisite detail, anatomical precision, and powerful expression of human strength and beauty. Originally placed in Piazza della Signoria, David was moved to the Accademia Gallery in 1873 to protect it from damage. Today, it remains a symbol of Florence’s artistic and cultural legacy.

      30 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    Head at the entrance of the Accademia Gallery and, a few steps away from the museum, at Via Ricasoli 57 – just in front of the Carrefour Express Supermarket – please look for our assistant wearing a bright yellow vest.

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    Pickup

    • Pickup, or meet at the start point
    • 191 hotels are served
    • You can request another pickup address
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
    • Pickup begins 15 min before departure

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • 2 hours. This tour can be combined with a walking tour (max 3 hours)
    • 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.
    • Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • Head at the entrance of the Accademia Gallery and, a few steps away from the museum, at Via Ricasoli 57 – just in front of the Carrefour Express Supermarket – please look for our assistant wearing a yellow vest and an ACCORD ID badge.

    Cancellation and refunds

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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    ACCORD Italy Smart Tours & Experiences
    Product code
    7779P28

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