Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Florence
Accademia Gallery is one of the most visited museums in all of Florence. Its main attraction is the exquisite Statue of David, however, it offers many more masterpieces and notable works of art. Booking a private tour of the Accademia guarantees you will get the most out of your visit. Firstly, upon arriving at the meeting point, you will be greeted by the agency representative and introduced to your expert guide. Private tour guides come with years of experience and exceptional rating. Next, your guide will lead you to the gallery using a special priority entrance only pausing to pass the security check that is compulsory for everyone. During the following hour, your guide will ensure you won’t miss out on any of the main points of interest such as Michelangelo’s Prisoners and, of course, the Statue of David. You will learn a lot about both the art and the artists.
Discover Accademia Gallery with this private tour
Accademia Gallery Private Tour with 5-star Guide lasts about 1h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $106 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet 'THINGS TO DO IN' assistant in Via Ricasoli 41, 50122, Florence, Italy. (It's not an office. Please do not ring any bell and, stay in front of the door. 'THINGS TO DO IN' assistants 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.
The experience is available in DE, ZH-TW, PT, EN, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Booking a private tour of the Accademia Gallery was the best decision we made. Our guide was incredible—so knowledgeable, engaging, and standard 5-star quality. Seeing the Statue of David up close is already breathtaking, but having a private guide bringing the history to life made it an unforgettable experience. Honestly, if you are in Florence, you just cannot miss this. Absolutely worth every penny!"
Our Accademia Gallery Private Tour was an unforgettable experience. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Florence's history and art. They explained the stories behind the masterpieces in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. Seeing Michelangelo's David up close was the highlight of the tour. The guide shared fascinating details that made us appreciate the sculpture even more. The private tour allowed us to explore at a comfortable pace, ask questions, and enjoy a personalized experience without feeling rushed. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Florence. A fantastic guide, incredible artwork, and an experience that was well worth it!
Anna was amazing! She took time to give us the background of Michelangelo before entering the main exhibit. Anna provided the details you wouldn’t find in history books. We learned who Michelangelo was as person, as well as why he was obsessed with perfection as an artist. She personalized the tour to learn about us, too. In the end, we felt like we’d made a Florentine friend. Thank you for such an amazing experience! John & Lori A.
Enjoyable experience and we learned a lot. Would definitely recommend this tour and the amazing sculptures you see!
Our guide was lovely and very informative. It was nice to be able to go at a personalized pace throughout the museum
Martina was excellent and helped with getting through the gallery. Greta tour
Olga was a fantastic guide, very detailed and knowledgeable about the art and sculptures in the Academia. She did a great job of telling us the history of the David and background on Michelangelo. She also excelled at knowing what areas to move to and stand for good pictures
Dear Client, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Olga provided such a detailed and knowledgeable tour, and that you enjoyed learning about Michelangelo, the David, and the surrounding artworks. It’s great to know she also helped enhance your experience by guiding you to the best spots for photos. We truly appreciate your kind words. Best Regards, Things To Do In Team
We had an incredible tour with Anna. The tour was very educational and insightful. She was passionate, engaging and helpful. Highly recommend a guided tour if it’s your first time visiting Florence!!
Our guide was very nice , friendly and knowledgeable! We had so much fun and enjoyed our time Thank you Martina for all your help!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! 🌟 We’re so glad to hear that Martina’s friendliness, knowledge, and guidance made your tour fun and memorable. Your kind words mean a lot! Best regards, Things To Do In
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. However, she gave us too much information about too few of the exhibits. After an hour of information overload we had to ask her if we could tour the rest of the museum independently.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accademia Gallery Private Tour with 5-star Guide | 1h 15min | 4.9 (215) | $106 | |
 Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm | 5 hours | 5.0 (7,832) | $76 | View |
 Winner 2026 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe | 3h 30min | 5.0 (5,939) | $129 | View |
 Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine in Florence | 2h 30min | 4.9 (9,284) | $30 | View |
 SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscany Wine Tasting Tour from Florence | 7–9 hours | 4.9 (5,642) | $154 | View |
 Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside | 4h 45min | 4.9 (8,309) | $105 | View |
 Florence Accademia Gallery Tour & Skip-the-Line Tickets Included | 1h 5min | 4.9 (3,075) | $44 | View |