Statue of David Evening Tour
Skip the line to see Michelangelo's David on a later tour of the Accademia Gallery with fewer crowds
Seeing Michelangelo’s David should be awe-inspiring, not chaotic. Don’t let daytime crowds and long waits diminish the experience. Our skip-the-line closing time tour offers a quieter, more intimate setting, free from the usual crowds. Led by a local expert, you’ll journey through Florence’s renowned museum, uncovering the stories behind each masterpiece before a peaceful, unhurried encounter with David. End your day with Florence’s greatest art, experienced the right way.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert, English-speaking guide
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Skip-the-line entry to Accademia Gallery
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Evening admission tickets
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at Piazza Santissima Annunziata
Meet your guide in one of Florence's prettiest squares as the evening settles in. You'll walk together to the Accademia Gallery while hearing stories about how this museum became home to one of the world's most famous sculptures. -
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Skip inside the Accademia Gallery
With your reserved tickets, you'll bypass the general admission line and head straight inside. Evening visits mean far fewer crowds than during the day, giving you the space to truly appreciate the masterpieces without feeling rushed. -
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Explore the old teaching galleries
Step into halls packed with sculptures from floor to ceiling—this is where Florence's art students once practiced their craft. You'll see works by aspiring artists who carved and molded here centuries ago, learning the techniques that fueled the Renaissance. -
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Walk through the Hall of the Prisoners
Michelangelo's unfinished sculptures line this gallery, frozen mid-creation. Your guide explains what these rough, emerging figures reveal about how the master worked and why some pieces never got completed. -
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Stand before Michelangelo's David
The 17-foot marble statue towers over you with that intense, focused stare that's appeared on a million postcards. Your guide points out details most people miss, like David's oversized hands and feet, carved that way because he was meant to sit on top of a cathedral. -
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Discover the Museum of Musical Instruments
Wander through rooms filled with historic instruments and early Gothic paintings that show how art evolved before the Renaissance explosion. These works set the stage for everything that came after in Florence's creative boom. -
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Your tour finishes at the Accademia Gallery
After your guide wraps up, stick around as long as you want—the museum stays open until 10 pm in summer. Head back to see David again or find a quiet corner to sit with whatever piece caught your attention earlier.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Dress Code: Comfortable shoes are required for this walking tour.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. We recommend considering our Florence Private Walking Tour with Michelangelo's David, as private tours are more easily customized to the needs of people with reduced mobility.
Bag Policy: Large bags, backpacks, luggage, and tripods are not permitted inside the Accademia Gallery; there is no coat check available on-site, so please leave these items at your hotel.
Other: In the summer months, the Accademia Gallery stays open until 10 PM, allowing you to stay inside the gallery after the tour concludes to revisit the David or other works of art.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your 1.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide with art history expertise
Skip-the-line evening tickets to the Accademia Gallery
Maximum group size of 19
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
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Customer Reviews
On our trip to Italy we booked several tours with The Tour Guy and all were really good ! The quality of the guides were very knowledgeable local tour guides . Good value for your money! We did Tour of David, Pisa n Lucca tour, andDoge Tour in Venice . All were amazing.
The tour was excellent!! The staff were at the meeting point early with a flag and were easy to find. The guide was very informative and engaged the group during the tour. He seemed genuinely passionate about the subject.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Since this is a walking tour, you'll need comfortable shoes. Large bags, backpacks, luggage and tripods cannot be brought into the Accademia Gallery. There is no coat check or space on-site to leave your belongings, therefore, please leave such items at your hotel.
What if I have doubts about my mobility?
If you have any doubts about your mobility, your best bet is a Private Florence Tour. Private tours are more easily customized to the needs of people with reduced mobility.
Will the tour run if it rains?
Yes! We run tours rain or shine.
What to bring?
Since this is a walking tour, you'll need comfortable shoes. Large bags, backpacks, luggage and tripods cannot be brought into the Accademia Gallery. There is no coat check or space on-site to leave your belongings, therefore, please leave such items at your hotel.
Is this tour "skip-the-line"?
Yes! We've pre-purchased your evening tickets so you'll skip the main admission line. You will still need to go through the security line, which is usually very quick although there can be slight delays during the busiest summer months.
