Galleria dell'Accademia tours, things to do and tickets

Take a small group tour of the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's famous statue of David and afterwards enjoy your walking tour of Florence. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 17 people ensuring you'll receive personalized attention and audio headsets guarantee that you'll hear the guide clearly. And by booking ahead, you won't waste any time waiting in line at the Accademia Gallery!

You can find out the marvelous associated to the Michelangelo’s David, by joining the Accademia Gallery Tour, of about one hour long, conducted by professional licensed guides. In addition to exploring the highlights of the gallery, you will get to skip the line which barricades the entry to the museum on a daily basis. Choose from one of the seven departure times available when you book.

Combine two best-selling Florence tours at a discounted price, and enjoy a half day of art and sightseeing in the city! This small-group Florence Super Saver includes skip-the-line entry to the prestigious Accademia and Uffizi galleries, two of the most famous art museums in the world. Start your morning skipping the line at the Accademia Gallery, then a walking tour around the town's historic center and finish with a visit of the immense Uffizi Gallery.

Explore Florence’s two must-visit art museums – the Accademia and the Uffizi galleries – on this Florence combo tour! Start with a skip-the-line access and guided tour of the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s statue of 'David' as well as other treasures like "I Prigioni". The young Michelangelo carved the David from a huge block of rough marble in three years, creating an imposing sculpture of absolute beauty, an icon of the renaissance model. Afterwards, skip the line to get inside the unique Uffizi Gallery. Follow your professional guide and learn about the famous Renaissance artists of Italy. Admire masterpieces of Michelangelo, Raffaello, Leonardo da Vinci, and many others. Be amazed by the renowned "Primavera" and "La Nascita di Venere" by Botticelli.
After the guided visit is end, it is possible to stay inside the museum to continue the visit on your own.

Start your Visit with Accademia Gallery, a total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to know the “David”, and other famous masterpieces. Then proceed with a walking Tour including the San Lorenzo Church and Duomo complex: San Giovanni Baptistery, the Cathedral with its Dome and Giotto’s bell tower. Going on in the old city, admire Orsanmichele Church, the Straw Market, the picturesque Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, and Piazza Signoria with the Fountain of Neptune and the Loggia dei Lanzi with its statues. Palazzo Vecchio with Arnolfo tower in all its magnificence. Typical Lunch in a Restaurant located in Florence old town.
In the afternoon enjoy Uffizi Gallery Guided Visit, where you can admire numerous works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Cimabue, Masaccio and many others with masterpieces as "Primavera" and "Birth of Venus". Once the tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum.

Fast-track entrance ticket to head inside Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’Accademia) in Florence to explore independently. Home to the original statue of ‘David’ by Renaissance genius Michelangelo, the gallery is a must-visit attraction for art lovers and sightseers alike! Here you can admire the unfinished Michelangelo sculptures such as ‘San Matteo,’ works by Sandro Botticelli and more.
If you also want to explore the city, choose the walking tour option and follow your professional English speaking guide through the historic centre. Be fascinated by the Duomo monumental complex: the Cathedral with its Brunelleschi Dome, the Sanit John Baptistery and the amazing Giotto Bell Tower that create one of the most famous skylines in the world. Admire also Piazza della Signoria, dominated by Palazzo Vecchio with the unmistakable Arnolfo Tower.

Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on a small-group walking tour through Florence. Begin with skip-the-line access to view Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery, and learn how the House of Medici shaped Florence. Then see the Duomo, the city's iconic, Gothic-style cathedral with your skip the line access. Afterwards your guide takes you to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand. Then explore the streets of Florence, taking in landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio bridge, Palazzo della Signoria e Piazza della Repubblica.

We are waiting for you for a total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to learn about his most renowned work, the “David”, and other masterpieces of art such as ''I Prigioni'' and ''San Matteo'' and the “Palestrina Pietà”.

Your guide will involve you with a captivating story about Michelangelo and the most famous statue in the world. It will reveal how the young Michelangelo carved the David from a huge block of rough marble in three years, creating an imposing sculpture of absolute beauty, an icon of the renaissance model. A magnificent nude young man at the height of his physical vigor as a symbol of power and invincibility of the Florentine Republic at the time of its maximum splendor.

Once the guided tour is over, you have the opportunity to stay in the museum as long as you like.

A visit to the Accademia Gallery is like opening a vault that contains precious artwork. Inside the halls of this gallery live some of the most important sculptures and pieces of art in the world. And because of that, this is a must do for every visitor. But what if you want a more private experience? Then, I'm here to help! This highlight of Florence is a touristy nest where tons of travelers flock around, but with my help, you'll have an intimate understanding with tons of insights about the artists & their masterpieces. See the most beautiful sculptures by Michelangelo at the Hall of Prisoners, where you can appreciate the unfinished slaves" and of course, the David sculpture will be there in all its glory. I can tell you all about Michelangelo's masterpiece and the secrets behind it. Admire the Hall of the Colossus and its famous sculputure made out of one big piece of marble, plus many many more pieces of art. I will gladly tell you details & stories about the artists and their masterpieces that you can't find at a first glance or through a mass tour guide. With me, they will be personal stories and secret local insights you cannot find elsewhere! Let me know beforehand your desired visit time and date and I'll arrange everything. Keep in mind that the tour is not available on Monday, because the museum is closed. Entrance tickets are not included."

Located in the heart of Florence, the Accademia Gallery hosts examples of paintings and sculptures by the great 14th and 15th century masters who made Florence the capital of art. The most famous work exhibited is the marble statue of David made by Michelangelo.

In the heart of Florence, 100 meters from the Accademia Gallery, the Leonardo
Interactive Museum® hosts over 70 large machines based on the Codes of Leonardo himself. Suitable for all audiences, this unique exhibition has brought joy and curiosity to millions of visitors and received appreciation and recognition for its importance by both Italian and foreign institutions for over 20 years. Every year an increasing number of schools and universities, both Italian and foreign, visit our museum.

This is a 60-minute small group tour with a maximum of 9 people. It features a certified guide who will accompany you on an exciting brief journey. You will be able to see one of the museum’s jewels, the collection of musical instruments in the Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini. This section includes an original Stradivarius from 1690 and the first modern piano, which was invented in Florence.

Combine a walking tour of Renaissance-era Florence with a skip-the-line tour of the Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’ Accademia)! With a local guide, stroll around Florence’s historical center to see top sights like Florence Duomo as well as Renaissance architecture. Learn about influential Florentines like the Medici family and the poet Dante Alighieri, and then skip the lines to enter the Accademia Gallery. See Michelangelo’s original ‘David’ sculpture and learn all about the famous sculptor who hailed from Florence.

COMPULSORY NOT TAKING ANY RUCKSACK AND LARGE BAGS DURING THE TOUR BECAUSE THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY DOES NOT HAVE A LUGGAGE DEPOSIT AREA AND CLIENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE MUSEUM IF HAVING A BAG EXCEEDING THE SIZE OF A NORMAL SIZE HAND BAG.

Skip the long lines and be among the first to enter the Accademia Gallery, with the personalized attention of a small-group tour.

Meet the authentic Michelangelo's David in all his magnificence, and discover the other masterpieces housed in the Accademia Gallery museum. After this 1.5 hour tour, you are free to stay inside the museum to continue admiring the art of Michelangelo, Botticelli and many more.

Learning about Michelangelo's life is the best and most interesting way to get familiar with the history of Florence. And the perfect place to do that is at the Accademia Gallery, where you can see his most famous statue, the David, together with some other remarkable works made by him. Skip the line and go straight to see his masterpieces, there is so much to learn about him that there's no time to waste! After the visit to the museum, I'll take you to the Medici Palace, home to the family that first supported Michelangelo. You will hear about the very complicated relationship between the master and his patrons and plenty of more details about their relationship. And by looking at the outside of the nearby San Lorenzo church, you will personally see how that friendship with the Medici family was brutally interrupted. Walking through the breathtaking square of the Cathedral and the medieval city center, I will show you some of the works of art that inspired Michelangelo's genius. And at the Santa Croce church, you will find out more about the grumpy character and troubled life of this famous sculptor. Inside the church, right in front of Michelangelo's funeral monument, you will hear the fascinating story of his last days. Let me know if you want more Michelangelo in your life, I can add or adapt any stop from the itinerary, to create the perfect tour for you! ATTENTION: The entrance tickets to Accademia and Santa Croce are not included. Let me know who will be joining and I will arrange everything! On Mondays the Accademia is closed, let me know if you wish to visit a different site.

Experience a true once-in-a-lifetime museum tour of one of the greatest artists ever known, Michelangelo Buonarroti. As well as the statue of David, you'll see many other world-famous works.

Enjoy a different way to fully appreciate the most iconic Michelangelo's masterpiece! Michelangelo's masterpieces from youth to maturity, from visibly to intellectually completed statues: Michelangelo's uniqueness of his powerful, non-complete marble works. Your guide will highlight aspects to bring to life all statues at the Accademia Gallery.

Embark on a guided tour of Florence's Accademia Gallery, the home of Michelangelo's renowned sculpture 'David.' Enjoy expedited, skip-the-line entry for a 1-hour tour, and learn the secrets behind this museum's impressive collection, which includes works by Giambologna, Paolo Uccello, and Sandro Botticelli.

Visit the world famous museum, Accademia Gallery with an expert guide from Florence. Get the opportunity to immerse yourself in Michelangelo’s art and see his many masterpieces, including the statue of David.

A monolingual small group tour which allows you to admire the top sights in the birthplace of the Renaissance, including a visit to the Accademia Gallery. Follow your professional guide and stroll through the historic streets of the city to arrive in PIAZZA DUOMO: learn about Brunelleschi's famous dome over the imposing cathedral as well as other importan Florence's landmarks. Last but not least, see the genius of Michelangelo in the 'David' statue in the Accademia.

Current departure time: 9:00 am