Michelangelo’s David Express Tour | Private Accademia Experience
Private
1 hr
See Michelangelo’s David and the Accademia Gallery’s highlights on a private, express guided tour.
Designed for visitors looking for the best highlights, this streamlined experience takes you directly to the must-see masterpieces. Admire Michelangelo’s iconic David, Giambologna’s dynamic Abduction of a Sabine Woman, Jacopo di Cione’s golden Coronation of the Virgin, and Michelangelo’s unfinished torsos – all guided by your expert English-speaking guide.
Experience the Accademia’s highlights in a focused, high-impact visit, giving you time to continue exploring the wonders of Florence.
- See Michelangelo’s David up close on a private express tour
- Learn about the life and genius of Michelangelo from your expert guide
- Explore the Hall of Prisoners and the unfinished torsos known as the Slaves
- Experience the Accademia Gallery’s treasures intimately
- Take in other famous masterpieces of the gallery
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Step into the Accademia Gallery and meet Michelangelo’s David on a private, 1-hour express guided tour designed to show you the heart of Florence’s artistic legacy. This tour is about experiencing the masterpieces that have shaped centuries of art, guided by an expert who brings their stories vividly to life.
From the moment you enter, your guide will lead you efficiently through the gallery, pausing at the essential works that define the collection. Stand before Michelangelo’s David and feel the power of a young sculptor’s vision carved from a single block of Carrara marble, capturing both human perfection and tension. Explore the Hall of Prisoners to see Michelangelo’s unfinished torsos, where stone seems to struggle to free the figures within, offering a rare glimpse into his technique and imagination.
You’ll also encounter Giambologna’s dramatic Abduction of a Sabine Woman and Jacopo di Cione’s radiant Coronation of the Virgin, masterpieces that reveal the creativity and ambition of Renaissance Florence. Your guide will weave their histories, artistic significance, and intriguing stories into an intimate, efficient experience.
This private express tour captures the essence of the Accademia in a focused visit, leaving you with a lasting appreciation of Michelangelo, Florence, and the brilliance of the Renaissance.
- Private tour guide
- Michelangelo's sculpture David
- Express Tour of the Accademia
- Giambologna’s Abduction of a Sabine Woman
- Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
- Photography is only permitted without flash inside the museums.
- Backpacks are not permitted in the museum.
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