The guided tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence is a personalized tour that will allow you to see artistic masterpieces, including Michelangelo’s David, without waiting in long lines.
With your expert guide by your side, you’ll discover the secrets and curiosities related to each masterpiece, immersing yourself in history and art in a unique and engaging way.
Book your tour now and secure your place in an unforgettable experience, designed for true lovers of art and culture!
What you will see in the visit
The guided tour of the Academy will start from the so-called Hall of the Colossus at the center of which stands the beautiful sculptural composition by Giambologna, the Rape of the Sabine Women, while, on the surrounding walls, among paintings from the Middle Ages, there are two Majesties by Botticelli.
The route continues towards the right side of the Gallery where musical instruments are kept, such as violas, violins, cellos that belonged to and used by the Medici. These include two original examples made by Stradivari and the first piano by Bartolomeo Cristofori, both commissioned by the Medici.
Finally, we’ll head to the opposite side of the Museum where, at the top, you’ll be able to admire Michelangelo’s David and the Prisoners, works by the artist who are exemplary of his technique of the unfinished.
Itineraries and duration of the visit to the Accademia Gallery
The guided tour of the Accademia Gallery lasts an hour and a half and will take place in the four rooms on the ground floor:
- Hall of the Colossus
- Musical Instrument Rooms
- Hall of the Prisoners
- David Forum
- Hall of Chalks
Florencedoranyone Package: Accademia Gallery Visit with City Tour
Together with the visit to the Accademia, it is possible to add a pleasant walking tour that will lead you to the most renowned places to discover Florentine history and art.
We will start from Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the first Medici residence; we will continue to Piazza del Duomo and Piazza del Battistero, to admire the Cathedral of Florence and its Baptistery.
We will go to Piazza della Repubblica, the heart of the city where street artists gather, and where the Romans had established their Forum.
We’ll head to Piazza della Signoria to admire Palazzo Vecchio, the second residence of the Medici, with its classical statues and the beautiful fountain of Neptune. We will continue to the Piazzale degli Uffizi to see the Museum among the most famous in the world. The tour will continue towards the Arno river and then reach Ponte Vecchio with its historic goldsmith’s shops.
Tapper Accademia Gallery + city tour
- Accademia Gallery
- Palazzo Medici Riccardi
- Piazza Duomo and the Baptistery
- Republic Square
- Piazza della Signoria
- Piazzale and Uffizi Museum
- Ponte Vecchio
