Florence Accademia Gallery Express Guided Tour

Skip the line, marvel at renowned masterpieces and see Michelangelo’s iconic David statue!

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· 1.00h · Florence, Italy

Florence Accademia Gallery Express Guided Tour

If you want to tour the Accademia Gallery and save time while admiring some of the city’s other treasures, this tour is ideal for you. On this small group experience, a professional art historian will spend the morning leading you through the world-renowned museum’s most breathtaking masterpieces. Get up close to Michelangelo’s iconic David statue, see the artist’s most famous unfinished works, and marvel at historic paintings and sculptures by some of the world’s most prominent artists.

What You Get With This Tour

Passionate English-speaking guide
Skip the line tickets
1-hour guided tour
David statue
Paintings and sculptures by famous artists
Group size of 20
Hotel pick up and drop off
Food and beverages
Guide gratuities

Tour Itinerary

1

Meeting point
Head straight to the museum’s ticket office, where your expert guide awaits you and a small group of fellow art enthusiasts.
2

Skip-the-Line
Bypass the usual queue and begin your hour-long journey through the greatest masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance.
3

Michelangelo’s David statue
Carved from a single block of marble and towering 14 feet, Michelangelo’s masterpiece of David is a breathtaking tribute to the biblical hero.
4

Professional art historian
From unraveling Botticelli’s and Ghirlandaio’s masterpieces to showcasing hidden gems, an expert guide brings Accademia Gallery’s art to life.
5

1-hour guided experience
You’ll be amazed at the number of works you can see and learn about in just an hour, with plenty of time to get your questions answered.
6

Origin of Michelangelo’s David
Tune in as your guide details how, at only 26 years old, Michelangelo took on the two-year task of sculpting this monumental figure.
7

Extend your artistic journey
Having weaved through the gallery and marveled at too many masterpieces to name, it’s time to bid farewell to your guide.
8

Ending point
There’s no need to hurry off! Feel free to continue exploring at your leisure and revisit your favorite works.

Additional Information

Good to know:

Accessibility: This tour is wheelchair accessible and should not be a problem for those with mobility concerns, but please contact us beforehand, so we can accommodate you.
Bag Policy: Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas are not permitted inside the museum.
ID Requirement: Please bring a valid photo ID, as security or ticket verification may require it.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.

Your 1-hour tour includes:

Expert English-speaking art-historian guide
Skip-the-line tickets to the Accademia Gallery
See Michelangelo’s David and other unfinished sculptures
View paintings and sculptures by other iconic artists
Free time to explore the museum following the tour
Maximum group size of 19

What to bring:

Government-issued ID
Camera
Comfortable shoes

Customer Reviews

4.49 (59)

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Margaret Wimmer, 24 October 2025

Ok

Mc Darden, 18 October 2025

Our guide was ok but not exceptional. The audio was not checked before we went on tour so never got her name.

good save

Leslie Fog, 14 October 2025

Our original tour changed meeting location and when we arrived at the designated spot, no guide was there. After a bit of false leads and wrangling, a guide named Alix took us into her group. She was knowledgeable and funny.

Florence Accademia Gallery Express

Daniel Moore, 11 October 2025

We were asked to be early and our guide was there 20 minutes late. There were no signs or indicators for meeting the group, so everyone felt lost and late. The group that the company used were wearing dark sunglasses and short on explanations. The listening devices were new but undependable (dropped signals) so we lacked information in a very crowded area making it difficult to keep together. It felt that this wasn’t thought out well ahead of time and Tour Guy needs to manage better. The venue carried the success of the tour on its shoulders!

Johnny Oswalt, 09 October 2025

Had two tours scheduled. One on Tuesday and the second on Thursday. Plans changed and tried repeatedly to contact the tour company to cancel our second tour. Could never get anyone that said they could help. Refused to reimburse us. Be careful in dealing with this company.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

We suggest wearing comfortable shoes and clothes.

What to bring?

We suggest wearing comfortable shoes and clothes.

Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?

This tour is operated by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Florence.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

If you have any concern about your mobility, please let us know beforehand, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. This tour is wheelchair accessible and should not be a problem for those with mobility concerns.

What happens if it rains?

We run our Accademia gallery tour rain or shine!

Is there any chance this tour will be canceled?

On the rare occasion the tour is canceled, we'll inform you as soon as possible. We will work with you to reschedule your tour when possible or provide a full refund.

How comprehensive is this tour?

During this tour, you will have 1-1.5 hours with an expert art historian, walking you through the most prominent works of Michelangelo and other notable artists, with a special focus on the David. While there won’t be time to tour the entire museum with your guide, you will learn a lot about the more impressive and significant works of art and be free to explore the Accademia Gallery at your leisure, after the guided tour.

Is lunch included in the price of the tour?

No, but your guide will be happy to recommend one of our favorite spots for after the tour.

Can I bring my kids and do I have to pay for them?

Kids are welcome on this tour, and infants aged 3 and younger may join for free. Children aged 4-12 pay a reduced fee. Please, choose accordingly during the booking.