Florence’s Accademia Gallery Tour with Michelangelo’s David (1.5 hours)

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HIGHLIGHTS

Florence’s Accademia Tour Highlights

• Meet your guide and enjoy a stroll through Piazza del Duomo
• Skip the lines with priority access to the Accademia Gallery
• Spend an hour with the iconic David statue, one of the world’s most renowned sculptures
• See Michelangelo’s famously unfinished works – Prigioni and San Matteo
• Admire some of the greatest masterpieces by the legendary Italian artists

TOUR ITINERARY

See the authentic Michelangelo’s David in Florence

Begin your journey into the heart of Renaissance art with a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence. Meet your guide at the entrance and skip the lines with priority access tickets, ensuring you spend more time immersed in the artistic treasures within. As you step into the gallery, your eyes will be immediately drawn to the towering figure of Michelangelo’s David, an unparalleled masterpiece that epitomizes Renaissance sculpture.

Discover the iconic David, a symbol of Renaissance splendor and one of the most famous sculptures in the world. This original masterpiece by Michelangelo, created from a single block of Carrara marble, stands at 5.17 meters tall (17 feet). It represents the biblical hero David who defeated Goliath and, upon its unveiling in 1504, came to symbolize the defense of civil liberties in the Florentine Republic. You can admire this stunning sculpture from every perspective in the central gallery.

The Accademia Gallery is home to more than just David. You’ll also encounter Michelangelo’s famously unfinished sculptures, Prigioni and San Matteo. Additionally, the gallery features a collection of paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance by renowned artists such as Botticelli, Paolo Uccello, and Andrea del Sarto. With your guide’s expertise, you will uncover the rich history and artistic significance of these works, making your visit an enlightening experience.