David & Accademia Guided Tour with Timed Entry Ticket

4.5 (1,802 reviews) Florence, Italy
Duration1h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 19 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Best of Florence with three flexible tour options designed to suit your time and interests. Start with a visit to the Accademia Gallery, where you’ll admire Michelangelo’s David and learn the stories behind this world-famous masterpiece with an expert guide.

Choose to keep it short with a 1-hour express tour focused on David, upgrade to include a guided walk through Florence’s iconic landmarks such as Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo (outside) or opt for a more in-depth experience combining the Accademia with the Uffizi Gallery, home to masterpieces by Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci.

Whether you’re looking for a quick highlight, a city overview, or a deeper dive into Renaissance art, each experience is led by knowledgeable guides and carefully designed to make the most of your time in Florence.

Options

Accademia + Uffizi Gallery

Duration: 3 hours
Upgrade Option: Start with a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo’s David, followed by a guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery.
Starting point:
Piazza San Marco & Piazza di San Marco, Piazza San Marco & P.za di San Marco, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy

Accademia Guided Tour Only

Duration: 1 hour
With an Expert Guide: Explore the Accademia Gallery’s highlights, including Michelangelo’s David. No city tour included.
Starting point:
Piazza San Marco & Piazza di San Marco, Piazza San Marco & P.za di San Marco, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy

Accademia + City Walking Tour

Meeting Point: Until December 31st, 2026: Meet near the Uffizi gallery
From January 1st, 2027: Meet at Piazza San Marco
Duration: 2 hours
Walking Tour & Accademia Tour: See Michelangelo’s David, explore Florence with an expert guide and enjoy views of the iconic Duomo and historic city centre
Starting point:
Statua di Galileo Galilei, Piazzale degli Uffizi, 418, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

What's included

  • Guided city walking tour of Florence's iconic landmarks (if option selected)
  • See Michelangelo’s David, one of the world’s most famous sculptures, with expert guide commentary
  • Accademia Gallery Admission Ticket (all fees included)
  • Tour conducted in English
  • Guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery and its Renaissance masterpieces (if option selected)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Galleria dell'Accademia
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery. Discover Michelangelo’s masterpieces and other Renaissance treasures as your expert guide brings their stories to life.
  2. David Di Michelangelo
    30m · Admission ticket included
    See Michelangelo's David up close as your guide explains the remarkable details, proportions, and symbolism that made it one of the world's most famous sculptures.
  3. Ponte Vecchio
    Pass by
    If Accademia + City Walking Tour option selected: Cross Florence’s most iconic bridge, lined with historic jewelery shops, while your guide shares stories of merchants, secret passages, and Medici intrigue.
  4. Duomo
    Pass by
    If Accademia + City Walking Tour option selected: Stand before Florence’s stunning cathedral as your guide reveals the story of Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome and the ambition that transformed the city skyline.
  5. Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    If Accademia & Uffizi option selected: Continue to the Uffizi Gallery for a guided visit. Admire masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo while tracing the evolution of Renaissance art.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

* Accademia Guided Tour * & * Accademia + Uffizi Gallery *
Meet your guide at Piazza San Marco, next to the Monument to Manfredo Fanti.

Meeting point

* Accademia + City Walking Tour *
* Until December 31st, 2026: Meet your guide at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi nearest the Arno River, just at the base of a statue of Galileo Galilei
* From January 1st, 2027: Meet your guide at Piazza San Marco, next to the Monument to Manfredo Fanti.

End point

The service concludes at Accademia Gallery

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please make sure to double-check your meeting point, as it may change based on the option you booked
  • Full names of all participants must be provided at booking and must match a valid government-issued ID or passport. Entry to the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries will be refused if names do not match, and changes cannot be made after booking
  • Official Admission to the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze included (€20 – Adult (26+) admission ticket, €2 – Reduced admission ticket for European Union citizens aged 18–25 inclusive and Free admission for visitors under 18 years of age; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult holding a valid ticket)
  • If Uffizi Option is selected: Entry tickets for the Uffizi Gallery included (€29 - Adult admission ticket, €2 - Reduced admission ticket for European Union citizens aged 18-25 inclusive and €0- Free admission for visitors under 18 years of age)
  • From January 1st, 2027, if your tour includes the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries, you will also enjoy a walking tour between venues, allowing your English-speaking guide to share fascinating stories and insights about Florence’s history and highlights along the way. Please note that the break between the two parts of the tour will no longer be included.

Cancellation policy

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

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