Florence: Michelangelo's David Small Group Guided Tour
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Florence, Italy
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Avoid getting lost in the thousands of works of Florence's Accademia Gallery when you book this express tour. Shave hours off your wait time with a skip-the-line ticket and see the highlights of the collection in just an hour. Marvel at Renaissance masterpieces and stand in awe at the foot of Michelangelo's iconic 'David' statue while you learn about the history and significance of these groundbreaking works of art.
- Priority entry to check the Accademia Gallery off your list in just an hour
- Visit with a guide to focus on the most important works inside the gallery
- Delve into the life and work of Michelangelo and other Renaissance masters
- Avoid the slow pace of a large tour group
What's Included
- 1-hour guided tour of Galleria dell’Accademia
- Timed Entry Ticket for the Galleria dell’Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David
- Timed entry benefit that allows you to bypass the long general admission ticket lines
- Expert guide
- Full access to all permanent collections including the Hall of Musical Instruments
- Assistance and ticket collection at our local office located near the Accademia entrance
- Free luggage storage available at our office
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Ricasoli, 109r, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy
In between Carrefour Grocery Store and Caffè Eroica
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Galleria dell'Accademia
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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The tour guide was knowledgeable and gave us an in depth tour of each side of the Statue of David. He also explained a lot of information I didn’t know about the statue, which was very cool!
The tour is an efficient way to get into this small and crowded museum. The guide adds value by providing historical background and noting details you might otherwise miss. Be sure to walk all around David to get a full appreciation of the detail incorporated into this masterpiece.
Our tour guide was very friendly. She was a teacher and was very knowledgeable. We learnt a lot and she made it a very enjoyable experience. There were only eleven of us so it was a nice small group.
Excellent information, knowledgeable guide, moved our group smoothly through the crowded museum. Friendly and professional.
Good experience. Really good guide. Easy entrance to the museum. Laura was very knowledgeable and kept us all engaged.
Super great tour! The lady was excellent and kind! We got to see everything. Super worth it!! Everything was great!
Told many times to be 20 minutes early (with exclamation points). We arrived promptly and then told to come back in 15 minutes. We came back and were told there was a delay and to sit on the couch, which we did for almost 30 minutes. during this time, the tour operator continued to sell skip the line tickets for our group. Finally at 12:30 we asked again and learned that we were actually joining another tour that must have been running late or scheduled to start at 12:30. The tour guide was flustered or frustrated (maybe both) and upset and we felt that she never had any command of the group and frankly lost control. By the time we got into the academy we were nearing the originally scheduled completion point. The tour guide or operator made no modifications or efforts to improve the experience. While we were looking forward to an expert guides overview, we had also chosen this experience to keep to our personal time schedule. Had the tour operators communicated with us what was really going on rather than stalling basically, we could have reset our expectations and enjoyed the experience. I reached out to Viator afterward to see if they would consider a partial refund and heard quickly back with a no. Long story short, if you are late, Viator and their tour operators tell you won’t be refunded but if they are late, they will take no responsibility.
I was surprised at the lack of customer service as our other experiences have been quite good.
PS - we do notice that unlike other tours where they ask you multiple times to give a review, no one do on this tour - I suspect it’s because reviews would be poor.
Raquel is very passionate about her job, such good information and storytelling. As lot covered in just a short time. Highly recommend.
Sylvia was THE BEST TOUR GUIDE!!! She explained everything about the David that made it so interesting and even more fascinating!!!! Sylvia was fun and so helpful!!!
The tour was good but it started over 30 minutes late because they had to “find us a guide”. Seems like there are lots of tour options, could easily find a more reliable option.
Tour was great with Filomena as our guide, she was full of knowledge and had a great personality. She took us through the background of both Michelangelo and Florence to set the scene and better understand the statue of David. She was very informative while keeping it easily digestible, fun and interesting at the same time.
Would definitely recommend!
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and was wonderful to tour with through the Accademia. This was a wonderful tour and priced very well including the entry ticket. The fact that we got to skip the line was wonderful!
The tour was exceptional!! A whole new appreciation for the history & artwork!
Thank you so much for a bucket list memory.
Super friendly guide. She was very knowledgeable without overloading you with information. This tour was just long enough to enjoy and see the highlights.
This was the best guided tour I have had in my entire life and at the ripe old age of 72 that is saying something… Our tour guide Eduardo and he was unbelievable. The academy was spectacular and needless to say the tour guide beyond belief. He blended old our history with Renaissance with modern and his understanding of the works of Michelangelo was amazing.
It was very easy to find the tour guide, we had to wait very little to enter the museum, and the tour guide was excellent and shared a lot of very interesting and lesser known facts.
Informative and so interesting. A lot of fun facts about Micheangelo’s life. Was able to ask questions and get detailed answers. Our group was a small one of only 8 which I much preferred to the larger groups we saw of about 15
Vera was an excellent guide. So knowledgeable and added so much more to the experience. ! Easy process for booking and check in.
Best way to visit the Gallery! Our tour guide Thomas was amazing great sense of humour and really informative. Highly recommended the tour !
The museum was exceptional and our guide, Marie, was well-versed and led us through an informative, entertaining, and enjoyable museum experience. she is the best and the museum speaks for itself.
A must see. Lines were very long but having the skip the line and guided tour made all the difference.
Great quick tour. Not a big museum. We were able to get up close to David and walk all the way around on a Thursday at 13:00.
DO NOT BUY!!! Viator changed our reservations to another time that was not doable by us and is now refusing to refund our money. Horrible customer treatment
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Sorry to hear about your frustration, but we’d like to clarify that we do not change or cancel reservations on our own. We only reached out to ask if rescheduling was possible due to circumstances on the ground, and the original tour was still available and ready for you at the scheduled time.
Since there was no show on your part, and the service was still provided as planned, unfortunately, a refund could not be issued. We always strive to communicate clearly and fairly with all our guests, and it’s important to stick to the facts when sharing reviews.
Excellent tour. Lots of great information on Michelangelo and the history of the sculptors. Our guide did a great job.
My wife and I had a very enjoyable tour of the area Accademia Gallery. It is the low season and the lack of crowds made viewing, moving about the gallery, and taking pictures easy without the stress. Our guide is a scholar of the arts and his knowledge and insight of each of the pieces and his ability to communicate it to the average person of art knowledge (myself) was incredible. This was a most enjoyable tour.
The guide was knowledgable and kind, but be aware that the tour is very brief and does not include all parts of the museum
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your feedback.
While our current tour focuses on key highlights, we understand that some guests may wish to explore more areas of the museum, and we encourage visitors to take additional time to enjoy all that the museum has to offer after the tour. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Our tour in the gallery was amazing! Our tour was in Spanish. Our tour guide was very kind and knowledgeable and made the tour very fun and interesting. Definitely recommend!
You should ask the “main contact person” for as much & specific details about the event. Names and phone #’s if possible.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Arthur,
thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your suggestion about gathering specific details, including names and contact numbers, from the main contact person for a smoother experience. We’ll certainly keep this in mind to ensure even better communication and coordination for future events.
Thank you once again for helping us improve our service!
Best regards,
My Green Tour
The statue of David! Our guide Antonio was very knowledgeable and maneuvered us past the lines and the crowds as promised in this booking. It was brilliant, and a very great experience with a great guide. His English was perfect as well.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Don,
thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you had a fantastic experience visiting the statue of David with Antonio as your guide. We're glad to hear he skillfully navigated the lines and crowds, making the visit as smooth as promised. It's also fantastic to know that his knowledge and perfect English added to your enjoyment of the tour.
We hope to see you again on another unforgettable experience!
Warm regards,
Francesca
This was an incredible experience! Our tour guide, Antonio, was excellent and very knowledgeable. Seeing the statue of David was more emotional than I expected it to be, and I’m so glad we booked this tour.
One thing to note - Viator was able to get us in for a tour at the last minute when all tours through the Gallery website were sold out. Awesome!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Johnathan,
thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience was so impactful, and that Antonio's expertise made the tour memorable. The statue of David truly is awe-inspiring, and we’re glad you felt its emotional power.
We're also pleased that Viator could secure your spot at the last minute—it’s always our goal to make these special moments accessible, even on short notice. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences!
Warm regards,
My Green Tour
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