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

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

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!

What You Get With This Tour

Expert, English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery
Guided visit to the Statue of David
Guide tips

Tour Itinerary

1

Your tour begins at the Accademia Gallery
Meet your guide outside the Galleria dell'Accademia, where crowds usually snake around the block. You'll skip past them with reserved tickets and head straight through security to start your hour inside.
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Skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery
Once inside, you'll see why Florence became the birthplace of the Renaissance. Your guide shares stories about the artists who changed Western art forever, and explains how Michelangelo's work ended up in this museum instead of scattered around the city.
3

Walk the Hall of Prisoners
Down the main corridor, you'll pass Michelangelo's unfinished sculptures called the Prisoners. These marble figures look like they're struggling to break free from the stone, which is exactly what Michelangelo intended.
4

Michelangelo’s David
Then comes the moment everyone's here for. David towers over five meters tall, and the smooth white marble almost glows under the museum lights. Your guide points out details most people miss—the veins in his hands, the focused look in his eyes, the way his body weight shifts before battle.
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Your tour finishes at the Accademia Gallery
After an hour with your guide, you're free to stay and explore or head back outside to see more of Florence. Either way, you'll leave understanding why Michelangelo's David became one of the most famous sculptures in the world.

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 the 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: Avoid bringing large bags, as the Accademia requires guests to check them before entry.
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:

Passionate English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line Accademia tickets with statue of David
Small group size
Maximum group size of 18

What to bring:

Comfortable shoes

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The only way to see Florence.

Gary S., 11 November 2025

The perfect way to discover Florence. Always book with the Tour Guy… What a wonderful guide with an astounding amount of knowledge. His explanation of the Renaissance was better than any college class. Top notch as always!

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Mirna C., 19 October 2025

Great tour

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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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