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This tour is perfect to...
This tour is perfect to see David quickly, but still with the knowledge of how he was sculpted and an intro into the Renaissance period. Fantastic!
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Florence: David Accademia Gallery Tour & Timed Entry Ticket
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $67 / person
- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 20 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 19
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Slow Tour Tuscany
- Meeting point
- meet your guide at our agency "Slow Tour Tuscany"
Description
Discover Michelangelo’s David – The Ultimate Symbol of Florence Experience the most famous statue in the world with a 1-hour guided tour at the Accademia Gallery. Michelangelo’s David, an icon of male beauty and a masterpiece of the Renaissance, awaits you along with other timeless works of art. With a Timed Entry Ticketand enter in just 10 minutes. Your expert local guide will take you through the museum’s highlights, unveiling fascinating details about David’s history, Michelangelo’s genius, and the masterpieces that surround it. After the tour, enjoy unlimited time inside the museum, allowing you to admire David and the rest of the collection at your own pace. Book now for a fast, immersive, and unforgettable experience in the heart of Florence!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 9:15 AM and 2:30 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 17
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $67
- Youth (ages 7–17)
- $22
- Child (ages 0–6)
- Free
In demand: 23 of the next 52 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Galleria dell'Accademia
The tour will start with a visit to the section of the gallery dedicated to the Medici family's musical instruments collection where you can admire the most expensive Stradivari in the world, the oldest piano and other splendid unique instruments! Accompanied by our expert certified guide you will walk through the "De Fabris Tribune" to the feet of Michelangelo's David, carved in just 3 years by a single block of 6 meters tall Carrara marble ... you can also admire the other 5 sculptures by Michelangelo: the four Prisoners and the San Matteo. At the end of the tour you could stay inside the Museum until closing, to see Lorenzo Bartolini's poetic plaster casts in the magnificent Gipsoteca, the large collection of gold background altarpieces on the gallery's upper floor and other Renaissance paintings dating back to the XV and XVI centuries.
What's included
Included
Single-language tour
Certified tour Guide
Set of earphones to clearly follow your guide’s explanations
Timed Entry Ticket
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
20 reviews
How it compares in Florence
- Starting price $67 is 41% below the typical $114 for tours of similar length in Florence
Excurgo comparison of 3,217 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The local operator is not responsible for any delays sometimes caused by mandatory security checks to access the museum
- We accept electronic and printed vouchers
- Timed Entry Ticket
- 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
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 Florence: David Accademia Gallery Tour & Timed Entry Ticket take?
Florence: David Accademia Gallery Tour & Timed Entry Ticket lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Florence: David Accademia Gallery Tour & Timed Entry Ticket cost?
Prices start at $67 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 Florence: David Accademia Gallery Tour & Timed Entry Ticket run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 9:15 AM and 2:30 PM.
How much does Florence: David Accademia Gallery Tour & Timed Entry Ticket cost for children?
Children aged 0–6 pay nothing, adults from $67.
Does Florence: David Accademia Gallery Tour & Timed Entry Ticket sell out?
It can: 23 of the next 52 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Florence: David Accademia Gallery Tour & Timed Entry Ticket 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 meet your guide at our agency "Slow Tour Tuscany". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Florence: David Accademia Gallery Tour & Timed Entry Ticket 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 19 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 Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(20)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Way to see David if you are short on time
Very efficient was to see David if you only have limited time. Very informative and easy access. Time to walk around on your own after as well
M
Must do tour
Camilla was amazing! Very knowledgeable and fun. We did the uffizi tour and the gallery. Highly recommend this tour if you love art and history. AMAZING
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Uffizi tour, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with Camilla. It means a lot that you recommend us!
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Skip the line and get all the insight about David!
Excellent tour! Very insightful and adapted to our interests. Went at our pace and answered all questions including recos in the surrounding area.
Operator response
We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour! It’s wonderful to hear that the experience felt personalized and insightful — thank you for sharing your kind words with us
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Company to avoid
Extremely disappointing experience with this travel company. I had booked tickets for the Academy Museum in Florence for a visit at 4pm, but when we arrived we were informed that the number of tickets sold far exceeded the capacity of the museum, making our visit impossible. I contacted the company to ask for a refund, but I was simply told it was impossible. I find this unacceptable and unfair, as it is obvious that the company sells an excessive number of tickets without worrying about the actual capacity. Very disappointed by their lack of professionalism and understanding. I would not recommend this company at all.
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Excellent tour
The trip was very quick, only a short security line of maybe 5 minutes to get in. The guide was so knowledgeable and the gallery limits the number of people allowed in so it was not overly crowded. I would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see the statue of David or the gallery in general
P
David is the bomb!
I did not catch the name of our guide, but she was very very good and informative. We learned so much about the history of all of the artwork which made us appreciate it so much more.
R
David and Accademia tour
Excellent tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and I had a private tour since it was later in the day. Fast tracked to see David but also learned about other artwork. Highly recommend!
J
Firenze agency to flee
The manager of the agency is simply unfriendly and extremely poorly organized. We had to go to the agency at 9 a.m., but the employees were unable to give us the tickets in his absence. She was arguing with all the customers present, without letting us speak. Finally, at 9:27 a.m., she released us into the office gallery, without tickets and without audio guides! You might as well go it alone or take another agency! The gallery is full of masterpieces, but without an audio guide, it's incomplete.
C
Good guide. Good experience.
Our guide was excellent. She was very very good and knowledgeable. We enjoyed it very much. We enjoyed our time here.
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