Accademia & Michelangelo's David Express Tour
Description
Short on time but eager to see Michelangelo’s most famous works? This express tour makes it simple. Skip the line into the Accademia Gallery with your guide to see the Prisoners, sculptures that look like they’re breaking free from stone, and learn how Michelangelo created them. Then explore other Renaissance art before finishing with an up-close look at David. You'll be in and out in an hour, and best of all, you won't accidentally end up at one of the replica Davids scattered around Florence!
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Itinerary
Start of your day with a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery. Bypass long queues on your way in, and marvel at Renaissance masterpieces by the great masters such as Botielli, Ghilandaio and ofcourse plenty of time at Michelangelo's David. Your knowledgeable guide will shed a light on the remarkable story behind Michelangelo's heroic victory in sculpting this masterpiece.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a small-group tour limited to 18 participants maximum
- This is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes are recommended
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
Reviews(165)
Lucy, was a great tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and very informative about everything on the tour. We were very pleased with her abilities and her friendliness, and the way she treated everyone in the group. She's announced standing tour guide and I would recommend her to everyone.
Very efficient tour but with plenty of time for viewing David. Reliable and on-time guide. She provided interpretation of several works in the museum but most importantly she was able to walk us right past a giant line and right in to see David for as long as we wished.
Short tour but very informative. Elia was a wonderful guide. I would recommend this tour if you’re short on time and your main focus is to see David and a few other sculptures of Michelangelo.
Gina, we are so glad Elia helped you make the most of your time in Florence! Our "Express" tour is designed exactly for travelers like you who want a deep dive into Michelangelo’s genius without spending the whole day indoors. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in the city!
Marius was a very knowledgeable and passionate host who gave very detailed perspective of Michaelangelo's David which enabled a very moving appreciation for this masterpiece. Would not have been as memorable without his presentation!
We're delighted that Marius was a very knowledgeable and passionate host who gave you a detailed perspective of Michelangelo's David. It sounds like his presentation enabled a very moving appreciation for the masterpiece, making the experience truly memorable!
We had an amazing time with Gabriel and Fabio. As others have mentioned due to construction be prepared to walk about 15 mins to the bus but after that it’s pure relaxation and beauty. Highly recommend.
We had an amazing time! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Gabriel and Fabio. Thank you for the heads-up regarding the construction area walk; we appreciate you reminding others to be prepared for the 15-minute walk before the relaxation and beauty begins. Highly recommend!
Very interesting ….good information!! Loved the pace of the tour!! Quick entrance to see David and learned so much about the city of Florence
Very interesting! We're happy to hear you loved the pace of the tour, found the entrance quick to see David, and learned so much about the city of Florence.
Tour guide Elias was very knowledgeable and passionate about love of the Florence culture. I learned so much history. Elias was kind patient and willing to answer any question. No matter how small.
Must do!! We're delighted to hear that your guide Elias was very knowledgeable and passionate about the Florence culture. We're glad you learned so much history and found him kind, patient, and willing to answer any question!
This tour was the highlight of our trip—skipping the line to see David was priceless, and our guide’s stories made Florence’s art and history come alive.
We're so glad you had a great experience and that the tour was the highlight of your trip! We agree that our guides are great at making Florence's art and history come alive. We're happy that skipping the line to see David was so priceless for you!
Great tour, very knowledgeable guide. Recommend to get in to see Statue of David quickly, just don’t plan on being inside and exploring too much on your own
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you had a great experience on your tour and found our guide to be very knowledgeable. We appreciate your helpful tips for future travelers who want to see the Statue of David quickly.
Cosseta (I think that’s her name) was an amazing guide. She was so knowledgeable about everything and really enhanced the experience. I would definitely do more tours with her if I had the chance.
We’re thrilled to hear Cosetta made your visit so meaningful! Florence’s history and art truly come alive with the right guide, and we’d love to welcome you back for another tour with her in the future.
