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Express Guided Visit to Accademia Gallery & the Statue of David
Florence
About
Step into the world of Renaissance art with skip-the-line access to Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s legendary David. Avoid the long lines and admire the statue’s towering presence, smooth finish, and famously determined expression. Your expert guide will reveal how Michelangelo carved this masterpiece from a single block of Carrara marble and share fascinating insights into the artist’s skill and vision. Enjoy an engaging, informative tour that brings the stories behind David and other masterpieces to life, perfect for art lovers and first-time visitors alike!
✔ Skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery – no long waits. ✔ Guided tour highlighting Michelangelo’s...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Guided tour of the Accademia
Skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
optional
Meeting Points
Departure
P.za della Santissima Annunziata, 8
Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not suitable for wheelchair users.
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Please bring passport or ID card
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Please wear comfortable shoes.
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Luggage or large bags are not allowed.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The tour may start at either of two starting locations: P.za della SS. Annunziata, 13, in front of the Monumento Equestre a Granduca Ferdinando I de’ Medici. Your guide will meet you there and prepare you for the skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery.
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Galleria dell'Accademia
Enter the Galleria dell’Accademia, one of the most visited museums in Florence. Your guide leads you through the gallery as you make your way toward its most famous masterpiece, explaining the context of the visit as described in the tour.
45 minutes
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David of Michelangelo
When you enter the hall that holds the iconic Statue of David, you will immediately notice the statue’s impressive height, smooth surface, and determined expression, capturing the moment before David faced Goliath. Your guide will explain how Michelangelo carved David from a block of Carrara marble that other artists avoided and why the statue’s proportions appear unusual. You will also have time to observe the masterpiece closely and take photos.
15 minutes
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P.za della SS. Annunziata, 13
The tour ends back at P.za della SS. Annunziata, 13.
Please be aware that the itinerary is only an example and may vary.
Express Guided Visit to Accademia Gallery & the Statue of David
Florence
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$47.00
Price varies by group size
About
Step into the world of Renaissance art with skip-the-line access to Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s legendary David. Avoid the long lines and admire the statue’s towering presence, smooth finish, and famously determined expression. Your expert guide will reveal how Michelangelo carved this masterpiece from a single block of Carrara marble and share fascinating insights into the artist’s skill and vision. Enjoy an engaging, informative tour that brings the stories behind David and other masterpieces to life, perfect for art lovers and first-time visitors alike!
✔ Skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery – no long waits. ✔ Guided tour highlighting Michelangelo’s...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Guided tour of the Accademia
Skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
optional
Meeting Points
Departure
P.za della Santissima Annunziata, 8
Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
