Your visit to the Accademia Gallery

Embark on an enlightening journey through Florence’s Accademia Gallery, home to one of the most celebrated art collections in Italy. With this skip-the-line guided tour, bypass the crowded ticket lines and step straight into a world rich in Renaissance art and sculpture. Your experience begins at the gallery entrance where your professional guide welcomes you and assists with fast track entry, making the most of your valuable time in Florence.

Discover iconic masterpieces

Upon entering, delve into the gallery’s vast halls. The first stop for most visitors is the awe-inspiring sight of Michelangelo’s David. Marvel at the masterwork’s striking craftsmanship and learn about the intricate details of its creation with your guide’s engaging explanations.

Beyond David, traverse seven unique rooms filled with Florentine paintings, golden religious icons and evocative sculptures. Let your guide walk you through lesser-known treasures and explain the creative processes, symbolic meanings and fascinating anecdotes that shaped these works. Hear stories about the artists’ connections to the Medici family and Florence’s artistic influences.

In-depth guidance and language options

Your guide delivers insightful commentary tailored for all ages and art backgrounds, available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and German. Throughout the visit, personal headsets ensure you catch every detail even in busy galleries.

Gallery highlights

• Stand beneath Michelangelo’s David in the Hall of the Prisoners and discover his unfinished sculptures

• Visit the Tribune to admire additional works by Renaissance masters

• See musical instruments once played at the Medici court in the gallery’s specialist collection

• Appreciate an extensive range of paintings and artefacts spanning the rich period of Italian art

Seamless experience and visitor convenience

This tour is designed for comfort and efficiency, ideal for both first-time Florence visitors and returning art lovers. After the guided portion ends, you are welcome to remain in the gallery and further explore its rooms at your own pace, revisiting the pieces that captured your interest.

Practical tips on navigating the gallery, using your mobile ticket, and policies for entry are provided by your guide at the start of the tour. The experience is accessible for wheelchair and pram users. Please ensure you have a valid ID for quick security checks at entry. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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