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HomeSculpting History: 2-Hour Michelangelo Masterpiece Tour
Description
Embark on a concise two-hour tour at Piazza della Signoria, home to the original David statue and other remarkable sculptures by Giambologna and Benvenuto Cellini. Then, proceed to Piazza Duomo to discover the statue's intended placement before passing the Medici Palace, where Michelangelo apprenticed under Lorenzo the Magnificent. At the Accademia Gallery, witness Michelangelo's original masterpiece and unfinished works, including "The Four Prisoners," bearing his unmistakable chisel marks for Pope Julius II's funerary monument.
Highlights
- Gain a deep understanding of Michelangelo's David statue
- See the Piazza del Signoria, where the statue first stood
- Visit the Accademia Gallery and the Medici Palace
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- Begin the tour in Piazza della Signoria, where the original David stood for over 350 years. Here you will also admire other great works by other master sculptors like Giambologna and Benvenuto Cellini.
Proceed to Piazza Duomo, the Cathedral square. Here you will discover where the statue was originally intended to be placed.
Make your way to the Accademia Gallery, passing the Medici Palace, where Michelangelo spent the early years of his career under the tutelage of his patron and mentor, Lorenzo the Magnificent. The gallery is home to Michelangelo's original masterpiece and also houses other sculptures that were left unfinished by him.
See "The four Prisoners", which was intended for the funerary monument of one of the greatest patrons of the Renaissance, Pope Julius II, and how it still bears the chisel marks left by Michelangelo’s hand.
What's Included
English-speaking, expert Florence tour guide
What's Excluded
- Priority entrance tickets with fast-track line, upon booking I will assist you to make your advance ticket purchase through the Official Museum webiste
- Transportation
- Personal expenses
Know before you go
- The tour is not available on Mondays and public holidays when the museum is closed.
Meeting Point
Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 9 | EUR 250 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |