Skip-the-Line Guided Tour of Michelangelo’s David

‘David’ tour in Florence with priority entrance, a native guide, and an actor. Discover Michelangelo’s code, creation process, and life message. Uncover the secret of the ‘Prisoners’ sculptures. Perfect for couples, families, and friends.

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Galleria dell’Accademia - 6 masterpieces by michelangelo, David included
What's Included
  • Radios for groups over 7 people
  • Museum ticket purchase assistance (ticket cost not included)
  • Skip-the-line museum reservation service
What's Not Included
  • MUSEUM TICKET COST: i BUY SKIP-THE-LINE-TICKET FOR YOU (20€ EACH) AND YOU REFUND ME AT OUR MEETING
Additional Information

Spiritual awakening by Michelangelo: discover the red thread that links David to the Sistine Chapel! This is not a standard experience above David; this is the MarioGesu’s tour with priority entrance. MarioGesu is a native guide and an actor who brings you inside Michelangelo’s code, the creation process, and a wonderful life message. His tour is high profile, aimed at couples, families with children, and friends, for those who want to know the secret of Michelangelo. If David is the fulcrum, the surprise will be to discover how the artist “surpasses” David with his “Prisoners,” just a few meters away, created through the “unfinished” style. By choosing this experience, easily understandable to everyone because it is expressed with images and metaphors (therefore easy to understand even for the little ones), you will participate in a unique perspective: the red thread that binds Michelangelo’s entire work, the artistic and spiritual reason of the greatest artist of all time.

  • We remind you to be available by telephone and email for any last minute communications
  • Punctuality is recommended with respect for all tour participants
  • The time scheduled could be modify previous comunication
  • Beware of booking experiences that are too close: Consider at least 2 hours between One experience and the other One (It s a good way to be not so stressed. Remember: you are in holiday)
Location
Libreria Cristiana CLC Firenze
Via Ricasoli
In front of the the door museum entrance, at the ATM of "libreria evangelica"
Cancellation Policy

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

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Samarthsaurav
Jul 31, 2024
David and Michaelangelo - The explanation from Mario is so simple yet so deep. It really helps understand and appreciate so many works by Michaelangelo. Highly recommend.
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Lars
Jul 30, 2024
HiGHLY recommended - Participated in the guided tour of Michelangelo's David (and more) by Mario today. I cannot recommend him enough. Mario knows his Michelangelo and serves his knowledge it in an entertaining, inspiring, involving and instructive way. Pay attention and you will learn something new.
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C664uwkeithj
Jul 30, 2024
EXCELLENT - Wonderful guide. He told a great story and I learned many things. He was funny, interactive, and very engaging. I highly recommend.
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R9520unjamesm
Jul 29, 2024
Simply Outstanding. Be prepared to think! - This is a different level of guided tour! So much more thought provoking and involving than any other we have ever been on. Mario is obviously passionate and knowledgeable about his subject. He has an interesting thesis and will take you from Michelangelo’s David to the prisoners to the Sistine Chapel and back again! At the same time taking you from theism to Machiavellianism to humanism and back again. The conclusion is not only worth waiting for it is enlightening. His passion and enthusiasm are infectious. If his tour just relied on his passion and presentational skills it would have been a tremendous tour, but it so much more than that. He makes you think. He actively invites audience participation. In fact he loves the process of testing his thesis with his audience. He remembers names, invites comments and answers questions all enthusiastically. His passion and infectious enthusiasm permeates the tour and makes you think and want to think in the way that the one or two really good teachers from school made you want to learn. Simply outstanding. Write the book Mario!
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Mvfrist
Jul 28, 2024
Amazing tour! Best guide in Italy! - Mario was the quintessential guide. He truly has a gift of sharing his passion and love for the works of Michelangelo. He took us through the life and journey of the great artist in a way that was new and incredibly informative but more importantly very heartfelt. My family (husband and two adult children) was blown away with his knowledge of the ways of Michaelango and of course the detail of The David and all that it represents. We loved Mario and will be referring him to everyone who visits Florence! He is a treasure and has a perspective that is not just unique but totally life changing. Don’t miss out! This is life changing.
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Riree
Jul 28, 2024
Will not disappoint! Best experience ever! - Fantastic!!!! Mario was, IS, absolutely fantastic as a guide and teacher. I will be honest I hate taking tours because they can be monotone and generic. This was not that! Mario is a great guide, entertaining and passionate. He brings art to life and really connects us to the history, the artist, the environment, the message, and each other- within the tour group. Thank you for an amazing experience!!!
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Lyleh817
Jul 28, 2024
An engaging walk through history with a passionate and charismatic gentleman! - Mario was the best and super knowledgeable and passionate. Not only did he know the art, but he was able to make it fun. I really suggest booking him for any tours! He engaged with each person on the tour and was kind as well as funny and informative. A true artist and professional!
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Andrew
Jul 28, 2024
Trust the process. - Great experience. Great energy. The process was fun and lived up to all the potential! Would recommend and do again!!!!
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G4099vsannas
Jul 25, 2024
Went the extra mile - Excellent tour, great explanations about the symbolism of the works (and artist) and very engaging with the group. Would definitely recommend!
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D7293hedanielz
Jul 25, 2024
Super Mario - Super interesting and sympathetic tour!!! Guided tour in very understandable English and Mario presents Michelangelo's thoughts very entertainingly Thank you
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