Private Florence Tour: Accademia Gallery & Michelangelo's David

Highlights

• Private 3-Hour Tour
• Accademia Gallery & David
• Licensed & Personalized Guide

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Via Ricasoli

   10min

   Meet your private guide and receive an introduction to Florence as the birthplace of the Renaissance and the political role of art in the city.

2. 2

   Florence

   1h

   Walking Tour of Florence Historic Center A curated stroll including: - Florence Cathedral (Duomo – exterior) – Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome - Baptistery & Giotto’s Bell Tower (exterior) – Symbols of medieval Florence - Piazza della Signoria – Political center of the Republic - Palazzo Vecchio (exterior) – Seat of Florentine power - Loggia dei Lanzi – Open-air sculpture gallery - Ponte Vecchio (view from nearby streets or short detour) – Florence’s iconic medieval bridge Return to the Accademia for skip-the-line entry.

3. 3

   Accademia Gallery Entrance Tickets With Priority Entrance

   10min

   Learn about the gallery’s origins and why Michelangelo’s David was moved here in 1873 to preserve it.

4. 4

   Galleria dell'Accademia

   20min

   Michelangelo’s Prisoners (Slaves) Admire the unfinished sculptures that seem to emerge from raw marble. Your guide will explain Michelangelo’s carving technique and artistic philosophy.

5. 5

   David Di Michelangelo

   40min

   Michelangelo’s David Stand before one of the most celebrated sculptures in the world. Discover: - The story of its commission - Its symbolism as a defender of Florentine liberty - Michelangelo’s mastery of anatomy and proportion - Why David marked a turning point in Renaissance art This extended focus allows for detailed analysis and personal questions.

6. 6

   Galleria dell'Accademia

   25min

   Renaissance Paintings & Sacred Art Explore additional masterpieces housed in the Accademia, including Gothic and Renaissance religious paintings and works that contextualize Florence’s artistic evolution.

Before you go

Location