Michelangelo's David: Accademia Gallery Private tour

Florence, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Visiting Michelangelo's "David" is a must-do while in Florence, but the crowds and lines at the ever-popular Accademia Gallery, where it's displayed, can make logistics complicated. Instead, avoid the long queues with skip-the-line admission, and head inside with just your private guide for company. See the "David" up close, and then continue on to discover the museum's other Italian Renaissance highlights.

This short tour is easy to fit in a full day of Florence sightseeing
Choose from a wide range of start times to suit your schedule
Priority admission tickets to the Accademia Gallery are included
Learn behind-the-scenes stories and facts from your private guide

What's Included

Professional guide
Private tour
Skip the line tickets

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy
In front of the Accademia Gallery

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Choose a start time that works best for your schedule, and then meet your private guide near the Accademia Gallery's entrance.

First, take in one of the museum's top sights: the massive figure of Michelangelo's "David." As you walk along the corridor to reach the famous statue, don't miss the unfinished Michelangelo sculptures on either side of you—including a "Pieta" and a series known as the "Slaves."

Admire the "David" from all sides, reflecting on the magnificent sculpture that became a symbol of the Florentine Republic.

Before you go, discover some of the other priceless artworks in the museum's collection, including paintings by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Pontormo, and more.

Your tour ends right outside the Accademia, leaving you time to continue the rest of your Florence sightseeing.

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Galleria dell'Accademia

2 hours • 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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

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The Mesmerizing David and Galleria dell'Academia

Jomar_P, Jun 2025

We had a great tour with Ms. Caterina Badia. She was so knowledgeable, kind and made sure we had a marvelous tour! I highly recommend requesting her for your tour!

The David makes your day!

Yanosik_G, Jun 2025

We spent some time there, my wife and daughter even wanted to go back to the David once the tour was over, if you are in Florence you need to come here!!!

tremendous

louis_v, Jul 2023

our guide was very knowledgeable and showed such a passion when explaining the history of the art. Did a remarkable job in getting us to imagine the climate of the times.