Enjoy Florence's most beautiful highlights and visit the Academy Museum to admire the David of Michelangelo as well as many other masterpieces of the Gothic and Renaissance period.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the line through express security check
Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 5 participants

Highlights

Visit Florence's most beautiful highlights
View Michelangelo's David sculpture at the Accademia Gallery
Experience Gothic and Renaissance art
Learn about the history of Florence and the families that ruled it
Enjoy the company of an expert licensed guide

Full description

Enjoy the highlights of Florence and visit the Accademia Gallery on this guided tour. Meet your guide in San Marco Square. Skip the line and step into the Accademia Gallery, admire artworks by Allori, Lo Scheggia and Botticelli and most importantly, marvel at the beauty of Michelangelo's David. Admire the iconic Duomo and the Santa Maria della Fiore Cathedral. Explore Piazza della Signoria, the center of Renaissance Florence. Discover Palazzo Vecchio, home of the Medici Family and the stories it holds and view a replica of Michelangelo's 'David' standing in the place where the original was before being moved into the Accademia Gallery. Learn about the Vasari Corridor and why it was built. Reach Ponte Vecchio, one of the most iconic locations in Florence that now holds picturesque local shops. End the tour at Santa Croce Church to experience the place where the most brilliant Italian geniuses are buried, Michelangelo and Galileo are among those resting at this magnificent location.

Includes

Guided tour
Licensed expert guide
Skip the line tickets for the Accademia Gallery of Florence

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted

Meeting point

Meet your guide in the local partner's office at City Florence Tours, Via dei Castellani, 18 Rosso.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Shorts
Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

Comfortable shoes and a bottle of water are recommended
For churches, please abide by the dress code, shoulders and knees should be covered

Customer reviews

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We really enjoyed our small group tour and highly recommend it! Our guide Cristiano was amazing. We met him right outside the Accademia and walked right in. Cristiano did an awesome job providing background on Michelangelo, his life and his work. Many interesting details provided on David and also the other sculptures displayed at the Galleria dell'Accademia.

April 8, 2022

November 18, 2021

Marco was pleasant and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Marco. We highly recommend this tour and guide.

October 7, 2021

Florence: Academy and Michelangelo's David Small-Group Tour

Florence: Academy and Michelangelo's David Small-Group Tour

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