Florence Accademia Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

The Accademia Gallery was originally established in 1784 by Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo as part of the Academy of Fine Arts to house a prestigious collection of original masterpieces and classical casts. In 1873 the city of Florence chose this gallery as the permanent home for Michelangelo’s David to protect the masterpiece from the elements in Piazza della Signoria. The location is particularly symbolic as the Accademia sits on the same square where a young Michelangelo first studied the art of sculpting. Beyond the David you will discover Michelangelo’s unfinished "Slaves" or "Prigioni" which appear to be struggling to escape the raw marble. These powerful sculptures offer a rare glimpse into the artist's creative process and his philosophy of "liberating" the figure trapped within the stone. Our expert guide will bring each masterpiece to life by sharing the fascinating history and hidden stories behind the works of one of the world’s greatest artists.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Full access to all permanent collections including the Hall of Musical Instruments

Bottled water

Reserved entry ticket for the Galleria dell’Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David

1-hour guided tour of Galleria dell’Accademia

Expert guide

Free luggage storage available at our office

Skip-the-line benefit that allows you to bypass the long general admission ticket lines

Assistance and ticket collection at our local office located near the Accademia entrance

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels