Florence: Michelangelo's David Tour with Priority Access

Highlights

• Michelangelo's Masterpieces
• Accademia Gallery Highlights
• Priority Access

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Galleria dell'Accademia

   10min

   Come and discover the beauty of Italian art with our guided tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence. Admire unique artworks, including the renowned David by Michelangelo and the sculptures of the Prisoners. With our expert guide, immerse yourself in Italian art and culture like never before. Book your guided tour of the Accademia Gallery now and experience an unforgettable journey.

2. 2

   Ratto della Sabina

   10min

   A life-size preparatory model by Giambologna (c. 1580), housed in the Accademia Gallery in Florence. It features three intertwined figures in a spiral composition, exemplifying Mannerist dynamism and sculptural movement.

3. 3

   Galleria dell'Accademia

   10min

   Stradivarius – Tenor Viola The tenor viola by Antonio Stradivari (late 17th century), preserved at the Accademia Gallery in Florence, is part of the Medici musical instrument collection. Larger than a modern viola, it was used for middle-range parts in Renaissance and Baroque ensembles, showcasing Stradivari’s craftsmanship and the evolution of string instruments.

4. 4

   Galleria dell'Accademia

   15min

   Michelangelo’s Prisoners (Prigioni) The Prisoners (Prigioni) are a group of unfinished sculptures by Michelangelo (c. 1513–1534), housed in the Accademia Gallery in Florence. They depict human figures struggling to emerge from raw marble, embodying the idea of the “non-finito”—where forms appear trapped within the stone. Originally intended for the tomb of Pope Julius II, they symbolize the tension between matter and spirit and Michelangelo’s powerful expressive style.

5. 5

   David Di Michelangelo

   15min

   Michelangelo’s David (1501–1504), housed in the Accademia Gallery in Florence, is one of the most famous sculptures of the Renaissance. Carved from marble, it represents the biblical hero David before his battle with Goliath, captured in a moment of tension and concentration. The statue exemplifies ideal human beauty, anatomical precision, and the use of contrapposto, reflecting the ideals of the High Renaissance.

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