Statue of David Evening Tour

Skip the line to see Michelangelo's David on a later tour of the Accademia Gallery with fewer crowds

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· 1.50h · Florence, Italy

A group of tourists in front of the Statue of David while listening to their guide from The Tour Guy.

A group of tourists outside of the Misericordia Museum with their guide from The Tour Guy.

A group of tourists waking through the Accademia Gallery with their guide from The Tour Guy.

An image of the Statue of David inside the Accademia Gallery.

A group of tourists having their picture taken in front of the Statue of David while on tour with The Tour Guy.

A group of tourists walking through the Accademia Gallery while on tour with The Tour Guy.

An image of a statue inside the Accademia Gallery in Florence.

A group of tourists inside the Accademia Gallery while on a tour with The Tour Guy.

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

Passionate English-speaking guide
Skip-the-Line Accademia tickets
Michelangelo's David
Enjoy fewer crowds
Museum of Musical Instruments
Guide gratuity
Hotel pick-up
Food and drink

Tour Itinerary

1

Meeting point at Piazza Santissima Annunziata
Head to one of Florence’s most picturesque squares to find your passionate guide and intimate group of fellow travelers
2

Meet your guide
After finding your friendly guide and group members, take a short stroll to the Accademia Gallery while learning about the museum’s history
3

Accademia Gallery
Enjoy a swift entry into one of Florence’s most renowned art museums, celebrated for housing several of Michelangelo’s famous sculptures
4

Gipsoteca Bartolini
This impressive hall features over 250 plaster models of Bartolini’s sculptures, along with the casts of some of his most notable works
5

Florentine Gothic Hall
Three lavish rooms each highlight the Florentine Gothic paintings of 13th century artists, Giottesque painters, and Orcagna and his brothers
6

Hall of the Prisoners
Four remarkable, unfinished statues created by Michelangelo adorn this hall, forming an exquisite entrance to the iconic David statue
7

Michelangelo's David
Dating back to the early 1500s, Michelangelo’s spectacular 14-foot tall marble sculpture is one of the artist’s most revered masterpieces
8

End in the Accademia
After saying goodbye to your guide, spend the remainder of your evening admiring the rest of the museum’s incredible works of art

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

Customer Reviews

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Anthony Fiscella, 08 November 2025

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.

Nicole Fleckenstein, 03 November 2025

David Evening Tour

Damon Boling, 27 October 2025

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.

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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?

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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