2-Hour Accademia Gallery Tour in Florence with Michelangelo's David

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Cathedral Square and Florence's UNESCO-listed historic center
• 02 See the Baptistery of Florence and Giotto's Bell Tower
• 03 Walk along Via Ricasoli from the Duomo to the Accademia Gallery
• 04 Admire Michelangelo's original David at the Accademia Gallery
• 05 Visit the Colossus Room, the musical instruments exhibition, and Lorenzo Bartolini's plaster cast gallery

Discover the artistic wonders of Florence on this immersive tour, beginning in Cathedral Square at the Duomo of Florence, where Michelangelo's statue of David was once imagined to be displayed. Explore the city's rich history as you stroll through its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and take in the grand architecture of Cathedral Square, the Baptistery of Florence, and Giotto's Bell Tower. The tour ends at the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's original David, his unfinished sculptures, and an exceptional insight into the working process of one of the greatest sculptors of all time.

Visit the museum and explore three departments: the Colossus Room, the David's Tribune, the exhibition of musical instruments, and the plaster cast gallery by Lorenzo Bartolini.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Florence

Languages Bosnian, Croatian, English, French, Italian, Serbian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cathedral Square and the Accademia Gallery

• Meet in front of Giotto's Bell Tower, beside the main entrance to the Cathedral.
• Begin with an explanation of the Cathedral, the Baptistery, and Giotto's Bell Tower, then walk to the Accademia Museum along Via Ricasoli, which connects the Cathedral to the museum.
• Visit the museum and explore three departments: the Colossus Room, the David's Tribune, the exhibition of musical instruments, and the plaster cast gallery by Lorenzo Bartolini.
• The tour ends after completing the exhibition on the ground floor.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• The tour includes a guided visit led by a guide specialized in Renaissance art.

What's Not Included

• Museum tickets are not included in the tour price, but on request, the guide can make a reservation for skip-the-line entry.

What to bring

• Some cash for water and drinks if you would like to refresh yourself at the coffee shop outside the museum.

Know before you go

• You need to book the tickets first and then the guide. If you want, you can ask the guide to buy the tickets for you.
• The price of the tickets is not included in the tour price.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Florence, FI, Italia

Tour start

Firenze FI, Italia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.