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Accademia Gallery Small Group Guided Tour in Florence

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Florence, Italy
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Italian, Spanish
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Overview

Discover the artistic treasures of Florence on a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery, one of the city’s most celebrated museums and home to Michelangelo’s world-famous David. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the museum’s remarkable collection and learn about the artists, stories, and techniques behind some of Florence’s most important masterpieces.

Admire Michelangelo’s David and discover why this extraordinary sculpture became a symbol of Renaissance perfection. Continue through the gallery to see works by other renowned artists, including Giambologna, Paolo Uccello, and Sandro Botticelli, while your guide provides fascinating insights into Florence’s artistic heritage and the historical context of the collection.

This approximately one-hour guided experience offers an engaging introduction to the Accademia Gallery and is an ideal choice for first-time visitors who want to discover its highlights with the help of a local expert.

What's Included

  • Audio headsets available for larger groups to better hear your guide
  • Small group tour
  • Accademia Gallery Entry ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Camillo Cavour
18, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Via Ricasoli
58/, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy

The tour ends inside the Accademia Gallery, so you can stay inside the museum also when the tour is over as long as you please

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Via Cavour Firenze

Prepare for a journey in time... to the glorious Renaissance era in Florence. Head to Via Cavour 36 Red, where your local, art-loving guide will be waiting for you! Follow your guide to the nearby Accademia Galleria (about a 5 minute walk), and skip-the-line upon entry.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Galleria dell'Accademia

The Accademia Gallery is one of the most sought-after art galleries in the world. Throughout your tour of the gallery, your guide will truly bring these pieces of art to life, with vivid, storytelling descriptions. Along with interesting stories, you can also learn entertaining and memorable facts about the artists and works of art. Embark on this tour through time as you visit the Renaissance era, a time of great pride and heritage in Florence. First, your guide will lead you through the Hall of “Prisoners,” where you can find many of Michelangelo's unfinished pieces. This hall showcases a unique form of Michelangelo's art, "non-finito," or unifinished. These sculptures are meant to showcase the characters inside the block, as you can feel their emotions forming while they are trapped inside the Carrara marble. As a viewer, you can examine the exact scraps and small details where Michelangelo was working with his chisel and hammer.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Galleria dell'Accademia

It is incredible to witness the process of art, which Michelangelo developed from a simple piece of marble. Your guide will share more details about each of these sculptures and their stories. Then, at the end of the hall, you will find the unmissable "David," towering over the tiny viewers. Weighing over 12,000 pounds and at 17 feet tall, this is one of the largest, and most important pieces of art of all time. Learn all about this epic sculpture, as well as Michelangelo and his mysterious life. Did you know Michelangelo was a mere 26 years old when he finished his sculpture of David? Then, admire some of the other masterpieces found in the Accademia Gallery with your guide. You will visit the complex sculpture, “Rape of the Sabines,” by Giambologna, as you learn about the unique process the artist used for his sculptures, which diverses greatly from the simplicity of Michelangelo’s sculpting.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Galleria dell'Accademia

After your one-hour guided tour of the museum, feel free to revisit any works of art and stroll the gallery independently. There is no better way to discover, "the Cradle of the Renaissance" than by visiting one of the most important Renaissance galleries in the world - the Accademia Gallery!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please note that on the busiest days the entrance into the museums may experience some short delays
  • From November to March (Low Season): The tour is always confirmed in English and Spanish. The minimum required to confirm the tour in Italian, French and German is 4 pax
  • The tour will be monolingual and in a small group

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Accademia Gallery Small Group Guided Tour in Florence?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Audio headsets available for larger groups to better hear your guide
  • Small group tour
  • Accademia Gallery Entry ticket
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Receive your confirmation at the time of booking
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Please note that on the busiest days the entrance into the museums may experience some short delays
  • From November to March (Low Season): The tour is always confirmed in English and Spanish. The minimum required to confirm the tour in Italian, French and German is 4 pax
  • The tour will be monolingual and in a small group
  • 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.
  • Official Accademia Gallery admission fees: Adults (18+): €24.00, Reduced Rate (EU citizens aged 18–25): €6.00, Free Admission (0–17): €4.00. Any additional charges included in the tour price cover professional guiding services, on-site coordination and assistance, ticket reservation and purchase, booking management fees, and dedicated customer support
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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