The Accademia Gallery in Florence with your private guide

5.0 (7 reviews) Florence, Italy
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Duration2h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the wonders of the Renaissance with a private guided tour of Florence’s Accademia Gallery. Begin in the Hall of the Colossus, where Giambologna’s original plaster model of The Rape of the Sabines is surrounded by works from the 15th–16th century Florentine Mannerist school. Continue to the Hall of the Prisoners, home to Michelangelo’s unfinished Prisoners—figures that seem to emerge from the marble, symbolizing the soul’s struggle for freedom. Here you’ll also see St. Matthew and the Palestrina Pietà, both linked to Michelangelo. The highlight is David, standing at the end of the gallery in all his grandeur. A masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, David inspires with his size, precision, and emotional power. Your expert guide will offer insights and stories that bring each piece to life, making this a memorable visit to one of the world’s most treasured museums.

Options

PRIVATE TOUR IN SPANISH

Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included

PRIVATE TOUR IN ENGLISH

Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included

ACCADEMIA+WALKING TOUR FRENCH

Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

PRIVATE TOUR IN FRENCH

Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included

ACCADEMIA+WALKING TOUR SPA

Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

ACCADEMIA+WALKING TOUR ITA

Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

ACCADEMIA+WALKING TOUR ENG

Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

PRIVATE TOUR IN ITALIAN

Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included

What's included

  • Licenced Tour Guide
  • Pick-up at your accomodation if centrally located in Florence
  • Timed Entry Ticket for Accademia Gallery
  • Headphones if necessary
  • 2 hour Guided Tour
  • 2 hours Accademia Tour + 1 hour Walking Tour if option selected
  • Food and drinks
  • Drop-off at your accomodation

What to expect

  1. Galleria dell'Accademia
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    The Accademia Gallery in Florence is one of Italy’s most famous museums, best known for housing Michelangelo’s iconic statue of David. Founded in 1784, the museum was originally intended as a teaching space for students of the Academy of Fine Arts. Today, it features an exceptional collection of Renaissance art, including other sculptures by Michelangelo such as the Prisoners and St. Matthew. Visitors can also explore rooms filled with Florentine paintings from the 13th to 16th centuries, as well as a fascinating museum of musical instruments. Though compact, the Accademia offers a rich and unforgettable glimpse into Florence’s artistic heritage.
  2. David Di Michelangelo
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Michelangelo’s David is one of the most renowned sculptures in the world and a masterpiece of Renaissance art. Created between 1501 and 1504, the statue represents the biblical hero David before his battle with Goliath. Carved from a single block of Carrara marble, the 5.17-meter (17-foot) tall figure is celebrated for its exquisite detail, anatomical precision, and powerful expression of human strength and beauty. Originally placed in Piazza della Signoria, David was moved to the Accademia Gallery in 1873 to protect it from damage. Today, it remains a symbol of Florence’s artistic and cultural legacy.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Head at the entrance of the Accademia Gallery and, a few steps away from the museum, at Via Ricasoli 57 – just in front of the Carrefour Express Supermarket – please look for our assistant wearing a bright yellow vest.

End point
Pickup details

Pick up will be at the departure time. The pick up will be on foot.
Pick-up at your accomodation if centrally located.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 2 hours. This tour can be combined with a walking tour (max 3 hours)
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery. Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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