Discover Michelangelo’s David: Accademia Small-Group Tour


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Skip the line at the Accademia and dive into Michelangelo’s genius in a small group. Meet David up close, hear how it was carved, and admire the Prigioni, St. Matthew, and the moving Palestrina Pietà.

Highlights

  • Small-group tour for a more personal and engaging gallery experience
  • Skip the line at the ticket office and enter the Accademia faster
  • See Michelangelo’s David up close and learn its remarkable creation story
  • Explore the Prigioni, St. Matthew and Palestrina Pietà with expert guidance
  • Stay in the museum after the tour to enjoy the artworks at your own pace

Description

Enjoy an intimate small-group experience inside Florence’s Accademia Gallery, home to one of the most celebrated masterpieces of all time: Michelangelo’s David. Avoid long queues and step straight into the heart of Renaissance art. Your expert guide will bring Michelangelo’s genius to life, sharing the inspiring story of how the young sculptor carved the David from a single block of marble, transforming it into a symbol of strength, beauty, and the spirit of the Florentine Republic. As you explore, admire other powerful works such as the emotional Prigioni, the unfinished St. Matthew, and the moving Palestrina Pietà. Your guide will explain their meaning, technique, and the creative process behind them, making the visit engaging and memorable. At the end of the guided tour, you are free to remain in the museum as long as you like, taking your time to appreciate the masterpieces, explore additional rooms, or simply enjoy the atmosphere of this world-famous gallery..

Includes

Entrance ticket and reservation fee Guaranteed museum entry time Multilingual assistance at the meeting point Entrance ticket delivered directly at the meeting point, in front of the museum, by our assistant Avoid long and stressful queues at the ticket office Flexible cancellation with a refund up to two days before the tour departure Small Group Guide Tour Professional Local Guide Headset

Important Information

  • On the first Sunday of each month, entrance is free of charge, but as tickets can't be reserved ahead of time, entry is not guaranteed
  • The local guide service may be exceptionally provided in two languages due to operational reasons
  • It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the visit, nor to have a refund or reschedule the guided visit
  • The service of pre-booking provided by Caf Tour & Travel ensures to skip the long line (or the general admission line). Despite our reservations, during periods of increased inflow of visitors, the admission to the museums may be subject to delays due to: - Security check at the entrance (metal detector) - The maximum number of people allowed at the same time. Based on the above reasons any possible delay cannot be attributable to Caf Tour & Travel responsibility

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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