Short on time but eager to see Michelangelo’s most famous works? This express tour makes it simple. Use timed entry tickets at 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! Also consider opting in for an upgrade to see the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia on one tour with an expert. A full day of art history among the best of the Renaissance.
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In demand: 38 of the next 130 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Start of your day with a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery. Used timed entry tickets, and marvel at Renaissance masterpieces by the great masters such as Botielli, Ghilandaio and of course 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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accademia & Michelangelo's David Express Tour lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $40 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Children aged 0–6 pay from $11, adults from $40.
It can: 38 of the next 130 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please arrive 10 minutes early. You'll meet your friendly guide in Piazza Santissima Annunziata in front of the statue of Ferdinando dei Medici on a horse. A representative will be there holding a sign with "The Tour Guy" on it. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 174 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by The Tour Guy.
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Sara G was awesome! Great tour. Sara walked us through the history of Michelangelo and the David while waiting in line (short wait). As we walk through the academia she provide more history and context to what we were looking at. There is also a museum of musical instruments that’s part of the tour. Really cool history behind many of them. I’d recommend this tour (and Sara) to friends and family.
Very thorough lots of info and kept us moving
Cozette is informative and very professional- she comes with a wealth of knowledge about Michelangelo and his work- the most famous was David I will look for her next time in Florence
Hi Doris, thank you! We are so glad Cozette’s wealth of knowledge made your visit to Michelangelo's David so special. Express entry is the best way to see Florence's masterpieces! We can't wait to welcome you back next time you're in town.
The express tour was perfect, we met in the square near the museum and walked in a special entrance with the group rather than waiting in the main security line. Our guide was super informative and engaging. Gave us ample time to view statue of David as well as brought us to other exhibits in the museum. Highly recommend!
Hi there! Thank you for the great review. We are so glad the express line and your engaging guide made seeing Michelangelo's David so seamless. Skipping the long security lines gives you so much extra time to explore Florence! Hope to host you on another trip soon.
Fabiana was fabulous and was very friendly!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We are delighted to hear you had such a great experience with Fabiana. She truly is wonderful, and we will be sure to pass your sweet feedback along to her. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Florence!
It was a great visit, we saw the big highlights and got some really interesting stories around the work and the artists.
This was a great and fast way to see David and get history.
Thank you, Jennifer! Our Express Tour is the perfect way to witness the majesty of Michelangelo's David without wasting a single minute of your vacation. Tell your friends to check out The Tour Guy for their future trips!
I had a wonderful time exploring this museum!
Thanks Xavier! we're happy to hear you had a great time - Tell your family about The Tour Guy!
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.
Hi Don, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your tour of the Accademia. We are very pleased to hear that Lucy’s extensive knowledge and professional expertise made your visit to Michelangelo's David so informative. Ensuring that every guest feels welcome and well-attended to is a core priority for us, and it is rewarding to know that Lucy's friendliness and capability stood out during your time together. I will gladly pass along your high recommendation and compliments to her. Thank you for choosing to tour Florence with us.
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.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accademia & Michelangelo's David Express Tour | 1 hour | 4.5 (174) | $40 | |
 Best of Florence Small Group Tour David and Accademia with Duomo | 2h 30min–3h 30min | 4.7 (2,123) | $63 | View |
 David & Duomo: Accademia & Exclusive Dome Access | 3h 30min | 4.8 (726) | $182 | View |
 Florence in a Day:Michelangelo's David, Uffizi, Duomo & City Tour | 5 hours | 4.7 (1,330) | $145 | View |
 DAVID and Accademia Gallery Private Tour in Florence | 1 hour | 5.0 (239) | $122 | View |
 David & Accademia Guided Tour with Timed Entry Ticket | 1–3 hours | 4.5 (1,794) | $42 | View |
 Express Florence - Medici Chapel & Highlights Walking Tour | 1h 30min | 4.9 (38) | $56 | View |