Get your discount tickets for the Michelangelo’s David Early Viewing Semi-Private Accademia Tour, save up to 16% !
Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Michelangelo's timeless masterpiece, David, and the Accademia Gallery with a top-rated guide. Your intimate group, limited to just six individuals, will have the privilege of being among the first to marvel at this breathtaking collection, away from the bustling crowds of daytime visitors. Marvel at the awe-inspiring David, sculpted over 500 years ago from a single block of Carrara marble by the young Michelangelo. Hear the fascinating stories behind the statue, its political significance, and insights into Michelangelo's life and artistic process, including his use of handmade tools and the original gold leaf decorations on the base, eroded over centuries of outdoor exposure. Explore the Accademia's other masterpieces This enlightening one-hour tour concludes in time for a delightful breakfast and a taste of Florentine cappuccino, allowing you to bid farewell to the awaiting crowds with cheerful waves as you depart the Accademia Gallery.
Meeting and Pickup
In front of the Galleria dell’Accademia main entrance
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Galleria dell'Accademia
Inclusion
Masterpieces like The Slaves, Abduction of a Sabine Woman, and more
Semi private guided tour with max 6 people
Reserved entry to the Accademia
Tour of the Accademia
Privately guided viewing of David
Cancellation Policy
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
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is not suitable for individuals with heart conditions, mobility impairments, or other serious health concerns.
Not recommended for those who are pregnant, suffer from claustrophobia, or experience vertigo.
The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
To access the terraces, participants must climb 150 narrow steps—there is no elevator.
Children under 7 years old are not permitted on the terraces and therefore cannot join the tour.
Closed-toe, flat shoes are mandatory. High heels and flip-flops are strictly prohibited for safety reasons.
Modest attire is required to enter places of worship: shoulders and knees must be covered. Tank tops and short dresses are not allowed.
Backpacks are not allowed inside the Accademia or Duomo.
Photography is only permitted without flash inside the museums
Do not lean over railings or extend objects, including cell phones, beyond them.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who assumes full responsibility.
Maximum group size is 10 participants.
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