Michelangelo’s David Accademia Guided Tour

Skip the lines and discover Michelangelo’s David and Renaissance treasures with expert guides

Highlights

• Marvel at Michelangelo’s iconic David statue up close with skip-the-line access
• Learn the fascinating history and secrets behind the world’s most famous sculpture
• Discover Michelangelo’s unfinished Prisoners series and understand his technique
• Explore important works by other Renaissance masters like Botticelli and Ghirlandaio
• Enjoy expert commentary on Florentine art and history from licensed guides

Full description

Begin your Renaissance journey with privileged skip-the-line entry into the Accademia Gallery. Your expert guide will lead you directly to the gallery’s crown jewel – Michelangelo’s magnificent David. Marvel at the incredible detail and perfection of this 17-foot masterpiece while learning about its fascinating history and significance.

Discover the artist’s unfinished Prisoners series, which offers unique insights into Michelangelo’s sculptural technique. Your guide will explain how these partially completed works reveal the master’s process of “liberating” figures from marble blocks.

Explore the gallery’s other treasures, including beautiful Renaissance paintings, ancient musical instruments, and religious artworks that showcase Florence’s artistic golden age. Throughout the tour, your guide will share engaging stories and historical context that bring these masterpieces to life.

Includes

• Skip-the-line priority entrance tickets
• Licensed art historian guide
• Small group size
• Professional audio headset system
• Expert commentary on Renaissance art and history