Accademia Private Tour in Florence: Explore Michelangelo's David and Other Masterpieces
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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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Cassieco1559by
Jun 6, 2024
BEST tour guide in all of Florence! - Irina is the best travel guide I have ever had, so much that we came back the next year to book her again when traveling with a different group. She is knowledgeable, prepared, and makes everything a breeze. She is a great storyteller and has such passion for her work! We can’t say enough positive ❤️
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Susan_s
Jun 3, 2024
Our tour guide was... - Our tour guide was awesome. She was so knowledgeable. I would recommend taking this tour for anyone who wants to learn about Michael's life and the works of art he produced during his lifetime.
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Denise_k
May 31, 2024
Best tour of our trip - Irina was so amazing and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour very much! Was one of my favorites in our two weeks in Italy!
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Michael_k
May 26, 2024
Amazing - Irina was phenomenal, offering deep insights and extensive details about Michelangelo and the creation of David. Her passion and expertise were evident throughout. I would highly recommend booking a tour with her.
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Nancyke7534yz
May 25, 2024
An hour well spent! - Irina did a great job of guiding us through the Accademia and building until the final reveal of the David. We learned so much and it was the perfect amount of time!
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Rebecca_r
May 24, 2024
Very grateful Aussies - I'm not sure where to begin! Irina was absolutely amazing—knowledgeable, friendly, and never boring! We were blown away by her and wish we had discovered her when we first arrived in Florence. We've had many guides since coming to Italy, but Irina is by far our favorite.
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Elizabeth_b
May 22, 2024
Beautiful museum with wonderful tour guide - Wonderful tour. Irina was an excellent guide, and used her iPad to provide an interactive experience with a lot of context. My mom and I learned many new facts that led to an even greater appreciation of David and the other works. The focus of the tour is the statues, by the full ticket provides the opportunity to peruse the beautiful paintings after the guided tour has ended. Great experience which we highly recommend.
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Lynnep875
May 21, 2024
Best David and Accademia Gallery tour guide ever! - Irina scheduled us to view the David and the Accademia Gallery at the end of the day, which was brilliant, because most of the crowd was gone by then. We literally stood in front of the David without anyone else there. Her knowledge about Michelangelo and Florence during the time the sculptor lived and worked there made for a fascinating tour. If you're looking for details about the artists and the city, Irina is the guide for you. She uses an iPad to show close-ups of statues (like David's face, which you cannot view from the ground), and she is as in awe of the artistry as we are! She said it was a privilege to be able to share the art of Florence with people during tours. Highly recommended!
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Y9346xbdaniellev
May 18, 2024
Wonderful, insightful tour. Great guide. - Irina was a fantastic guide, very informative about the history of The David. She made the tour so interesting and we throughly enjoyed it. Liked the fact we had a small group which made it more personable. Highly recommended!
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Scot_d
May 15, 2024
Once in a lifetime David tour - Our tour guide Irina was incredible. Irina’s knowledge and enthusiasm of Micheal Angelo’s artistic work is suburb. Meeting early we ended up first in line to spend precious time alone with David as Irina told us the statue’s story. Truly a memorable experience. Many thanks and deep gratitude to Irina!
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