Accademia Gallery Express with Statue of David

Skip the lines and see Michelangelo’s iconic statue with a guide in just an hour

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· 1.00h · Florence, Italy

Short on time but eager to see Michelangelo’s most famous works? This express tour makes it simple. Skip the line into the Accademia Gallery with your guide to see the Prisoners, sculptures that look like they’re breaking free from stone, and learn how Michelangelo created them. Then explore other Renaissance art before finishing with an up-close look at David. You'll be in and out in an hour, and best of all, you won't accidentally end up at one of the replica Davids scattered around Florence!

A woman in front of the Statue of David in the Accademia Gallery with her guide from The Tour Guy.

Tour Itinerary

Enter the Accademia Gallery
See Michelangelo’s Prisoners
Stand before the Statue of David

End inside the Accademia Gallery

Florence and Accademia Walking Tour Description

Your 1-hour tour includes:

Skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery
Guided visit focusing on Michelangelo’s Prisoners and the Statue of David
Focused one-hour experience
Passionate, English-speaking guide
Small group experience (maximum 18 guests)

The Accademia Gallery

Your tour begins with skip-the-line entry to the Galleria dell'Accademia. Aside from the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia Gallery is the most-visited museum in Florence. This means that long lines to get inside are common. Luckily, we reserve your Accademia tickets ahead of time, meaning that the only line you'll stand in is the much shorter security line.

Your guide is an expert in bringing the gallery's masterpieces and exhibits to life with entertaining stories about their history and meaning, and they'll help you connect more closely with the stunning artwork you'll see inside, including the most famous piece of all: David.

Michelangelo's David

When you enter the gallery in which the iconic statue of David stands, you'll immediately notice his height, smooth surface, and famously determined expression which reflects the moments before David went into battle with Goliath in the famous biblical tale.

Your guide will explain how Michelangelo skillfully carved this masterpiece from a block of Carrara marble that no other artist wanted to touch, and how the statue’s proportions appear inaccurate because David was originally intended to be placed atop Florence’s Duomo.

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What you get with this tour

Skip the line tickets
Accademia Museum
Statue of David
Passionate English-speaking guide
Small group size
Express one-hour experience

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

Bring a little cash with you to try some gelato. Since this is a walking tour, you'll need comfortable shoes. Avoid bringing large bags, as the Accademia requires you to check them.

Do we get to go inside the Duomo?

This tour includes a visit to the outside of the Cathedral and a chance to see the Baptistry Doors. It does not go inside. We want to make sure we cover as many sights as possible in a day and consider the Duomo to be far more magnificent from the outside. If you wish to climb the dome, choose from one of our Florence Duomo Tours that include Dome Climb tickets.

What to bring?

Bring a little cash with you to try some gelato. Since this is a walking tour, you'll need comfortable shoes. Avoid bringing large bags, as the Accademia requires you to check them.

What if I'm concerned about my mobility?

This small group tour does involve a fair amount of walking, and some streets may be uneven. If you're concerned about your mobility, consider our Florence Private Walking Tour with Michelangelo's David which can be more easily tailored to your needs.

Does this tour include the Uffizi Gallery?

While you'll see the Uffizi from the outside, this tour doesn't include entry to the gallery itself. If you'd like to include this as part of your tour, check out our Florence in a Day Combo Tour with David and Uffizi

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