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.
- Meeting point at Piazza Santissima Annunziata
- Meet your guide
- Accademia Gallery
- Gipsoteca Bartolini
- Florentine Gothic Hall
- Hall of the Prisoners
- Michelangelo's David
- End in the Accademia
After meeting your small group and expert guide in the early evening in nearby Piazza Santissima Annunziata, you’ll take a short walk to the Accademia Gallery, learning the museum’s rich history along the way. Once there, your skip-the-line tickets mean you can quickly head inside to start exploring.
With much smaller crowds at this time of day, you’ll be able to explore at a leisurely pace and really get up close and personal with the masterpieces and exhibits held within the gallery. The highlight, of course, is the chance for an unhurried, undisturbed viewing of Michelangelo’s iconic statue of David!
Accademia and David Evening Tour Description
Your 1.5-hour tour includes:
Skip-the-line evening tickets to the Accademia Gallery
An engaging, English-speaking guide with art history expertise
A maximum group size of 18 people
Evening Tour of the Accademia Gallery
Your tour begins with skip-the-line entry to the Galleria dell'Accademia. After the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia Gallery is the most visited museum in Florence. This means that long lines are usually a sure thing. Luckily, we reserve your Accademia tickets ahead of time, meaning that you'll skip the general admission line with our shorter access line.
Your guide is adept at enlivening the gallery's masterpieces and exhibits with captivating stories about their history and significance, ensuring a deeper connection with the stunning artwork on display, including the most renowned piece.
Halls of the Accademia
Aside from Michelangelo's David, there's plenty more to see within the Accademia Gallery's walls. Your guide will show you all of the most celebrated exhibits, including Gipsoteca Bartolini, which is a large hall covered floor to ceiling in sculptures. There, you'll be transported back in time to a period when the Accademia was a teaching gallery. In this hall, you can find countless works that aspiring Florentine artists crafted.
You'll also be able to visit the Museum of Musical Instruments, Florentine Gothic Hall, as well as the Hall of the Prisoners. In these galleries, you'll become acquainted with early forms of Gothic art that paved the way to the Italian Renaissance period.
Michelangelo's David
The highlight of the tour for most is the chance to see Michelangelo's iconic statue of David without the huge crowds that usually surround it. When you enter the gallery in which the David stands, you'll immediately notice his height, beautiful smooth surface, and famously determined expression.
Your guide will explain how Michelangelo heroically carved this masterpiece out of a block of Carrara marble that no other artist wanted to touch. Make sure you take a good look at David's hands and feet, as they're out of proportion as the statue was supposed to be placed on top of the Florence Duomo.
In the summer months, the Accademia Gallery stays open until 10 pm. If you want to stay inside the Accademia Gallery after the conclusion of your evening tour, you can take your time and revisit the David or your other favorite works of art.
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Leave a reviewFantastic tour guide
Edmund Phang
Our guide was Alessandra. She was extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant. She was able to spark our interest in The David and other art paintings as well. She knows the Tuscan background intimately. She even showed us the two Stradivarius instruments. Truly outstanding and a memorable experience at thr Accademia.
Kevin Lebron
It was very informative. Never felt rushed. Especally like the fact that it wasn't crowded and after the tour we stayed behind to take more pics and walk around. Loved this tour.
Kevin Lebron
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.
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