DAVID and Accademia Gallery Private Tour in Florence

Immerse yourself in the world of Michelangelo on a private tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence. See the iconic David, learn about the artist’s life, and discover the fascinating story behind the unfinished Prisoners sculptures.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Galleria dell’Accademia - We will go back in times and imagine Florence in the times of the Renaissance when genius artists were working back to back competing with each other for a better commission and for world recognition.

c2abHe looks like a baker. The marble dust
flours all over him and his back is covered with a snowstorm of chips.c2bb - once said Leonardo Da Vinci about Michelangelo, starting a long story of rivalry as soon as he saw David finished.

This tour will take you to the times when the great marble masterpiece were created so that you can imagine Michelangelo at work!

Take your time to stay longer in the Accademia Gallery and discover the Museum of Musical Instruments with the oldest vertical piano in the world and original Stradivariu2019s viola.

What's Included
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Tickets to the Accademia Gallery
  • 60-minute tour at the Accademia Gallery
Additional Information

Make the most out of your visit to Florence with this exclusive private tour to the Accademia Gallery, the home of the original David. Be exposed to the globally-renowned work of art and acquire rich knowledge about its craftsman. Unveil the mysteries behind Michelangelo’s unfinished sculptures - the Prisoners.

Listen to captivating narratives about Michelangelo and understand why even the popes regarded him as ‘divine’. Uncover the reasons behind the immense popularity of Michelangelo’s David and envision the legendary artist painstakingly crafting his masterpiece through engaging anecdotes shared by your knowledgeable tour guide.

Location
Accademia Gallery
Via Ricasoli
Meet your tour guide at the entrance of the Accademia Gallery in Via Ricasoli across number 58, next to the store "Libreria Evangelica".
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jamie_a
Aug 10, 2024
More stunning than in photos - Olga gave a great personal tour. The gallery is small so it was especially nice to have a private tour. David is amazing! The size and details are so awe inspiring in person. The “trapped souls” unfinished sculptures gave a peek into Michelangelo’s process and genius.
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697charlesl
Aug 4, 2024
David and Accademia - We had visited Accademia previously. But by far this was the best experience. Irina taught us more about the David than our other guides. Her knowledge and passion is remarkable!
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Tejal_p
Jul 27, 2024
Great tour! - Irina was a wonderful tour guide. She contacted me ahead of time to ensure we knew exactly where to go and how to identify her. She was knowledgable and moved at an easy pace through the gallery. I really appreciated the many details and profound history she pointed out as we walked through.
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Jorge_g
Jul 24, 2024
David and Accademia Private Tour - Our private tour of DAVID and Accademia Gallery was fantastic! Our guide, Irina, had a vast knowledge of Michelangelo's David statue, other sculptures in the gallery, and other pieces of art. Years ago, I visited the Accademia Gallery and gained additional knowledge interesting knowledge from her. We enjoyed the skip the line tickets because the lines were long. Thank you, Irina!
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Michellepn9063gn
Jul 23, 2024
Loved the David with Irina - I can’t recommend Irina enough, she made the experience of seeing the David just that more incredible. Her knowledge is invaluable and we’re so glad we visited with her. She was genuine and engaging, we would highly recommend this tour and going early!
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Melanie_h
Jul 21, 2024
Irina helped make visiting David magical - Irina was a wonderful tour guide! Just got back from our Italy trip and had to share how special she made it visiting David. Her knowledge of its colorful history from the original block of marble to Michelangelo’s creation, being bricked up for protection during World War II and then damaged by another artist in 1991, Irina shared many fascinating facts that we enjoyed listening to. Don’t hesitate to book this special private tour.
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Jay_c
Jul 17, 2024
Great Tour of David - Irina was a wonderful tour guide. So much information. It would not have been the same experience had we tried to see this on our own. Fascinating tour.
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Angela_m
Jul 11, 2024
Fantastic tour - Irina was a fabulous tour guide and was so knowledgeable about all the sculptures. She pointed out details on the David that we would not have noticed. She also answered any questions we had.
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Sarah_c
Jul 6, 2024
Easy and reliable - This was my favorite tour. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. Was easy to find and I would recommend this to everyone. I will use Viator again.
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Kara_f
Jul 6, 2024
Perfect your with Irina! - Our tour with Irina was fantastic. Her knowledge of the museum was unmatched. You can tell she has a passion for teaching and does it very well. She was prompt and knew how to walk you through the museum so you could truly understand the sculptor and his work.
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