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Accademia Gallery: Elite Tour with Expert Guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 15min
- Price from
- $62 / person
- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 10 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Florence Elite Tours
- Meeting point
- Please meet ‘FLORENCE ELITE TOURS‘ assistant in PIAZZA DELLE BELLE ARTI Italy. (It’s not an office. Please do not ring any bell and stay in front of the door. Our Host will assist you as soon as you come there). Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance.
Description
Expert guide and Timed Entry Ticket. One unforgettable Florentine experience — with Florence Elite Tours. Discover one of Florence’s greatest treasures with a small-group guided tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia, led by a licensed expert guide and enhanced by Timed Entry Ticket You’ll enjoy more than one hour of engaging storytelling and expert insight, as your guide brings Renaissance art to life. Admire Michelangelo’s iconic David, explore his unfinished Prisoners, and uncover the fascinating history behind the Accademia’s masterpieces. Thanks to Timed Entry Ticket, your group enters to the museum smoothly. Allowing you to focus entirely on the art, not the logistics. The group format offers the perfect balance between an interactive experience and excellent value, with opportunities to listen, learn, and ask questions. This tour is ideal for travelers who want a high-quality cultural experience, guided by professionals!!!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 14 times a day, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $62
- Child (ages 5–17)
- $28
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:54 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 29.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Galleria dell'Accademia
Tour the gallery with a guide and learn things about the paintings that you may otherwise have missed. Plus, choose from several departure times to suit your schedule. Whether you’ve chosen a morning or afternoon time slot, your tour begins around the corner from the Accademia Gallery, where you’ll pick up your timed entry tickets and meet your guide. Inside, it houses the wealthiest collection of Michelangelo’s works, including seven in total, among which the famous David stands out, and the most extensive collection of medieval panel paintings with a gold background worldwide. Once inside the gallery, you’ll be led through various halls, from paintings to musical instruments. Listen to anecdotes about the works on display. The star here is, of course, Michelangelo’s David. You’ll see the iconic sculpture and other highlights in just one hour.
What's included
Included
Expert guide
Timed Entry Ticket
Radios
Earphones
Not included
Hotel Pick up and transportation
Any personal expenses
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
10 reviews
How it compares in Florence
- Starting price $62 is 45% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Florence
Excurgo comparison of 3,175 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
- 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
- Most travelers can participate
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Accademia Gallery: Elite Tour with Expert Guide take?
Accademia Gallery: Elite Tour with Expert Guide lasts about 1h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Accademia Gallery: Elite Tour with Expert Guide cost?
Prices start at $62 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Accademia Gallery: Elite Tour with Expert Guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 14 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
How much does Accademia Gallery: Elite Tour with Expert Guide cost for children?
Children aged 5–17 pay from $28, adults from $62. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Accademia Gallery: Elite Tour with Expert Guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet ‘FLORENCE ELITE TOURS‘ assistant in PIAZZA DELLE BELLE ARTI Italy. (It’s not an office. Please do not ring any bell and stay in front of the door. Our Host will assist you as soon as you come there). Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Accademia Gallery: Elite Tour with Expert Guide offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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