David & Accademia Gallery Private Tour

A Comprehensive Private Tour with Convenient Access Get fast track entry to one of the World’s most famous galleries, and have a private expert guide show you around.

This unique programme is ideal for anyone wishing to take a personal journey around some of the most famous pieces of art within the gallery, particularly focusing on the incredible sculpture by Michelangelo - David.

By being part of a private group you will have a closer and more personal experience, allowing for a much better understanding of the works of art as well as an unforgettable experience.

Revealing Michelangelo's David There can be no question that the statue of David is a symbol of Florence.

On your personalized tour you will enjoy the opportunity to inspect in depth this extraordinary marble statue which measures five metres tall, led by an experienced art historian.

After entering the Gallery, you will go through the Hall of Colossus—home to massive sculpture works such as Giambologna's Rape of the Sabines (a work which you will also explore).

As you proceed through the Gallery, you will also see the well-known statue of David underneath an elegant domed skylight.

Your guide will share several views and ideas about the artistic significance of David, including Great Stories from David's story, How Michelangelo Created David, How Michelangelo Researched Anatomy to create David, and also how David influenced Renaissance art.

An Exploration of Gothic Masterpieces and Musical Treasures Following your personal guide's introduction, they will take you to view the major Gothic works of art that are part of the gallery's collection, such as works by Giotto, Lorenzo Monaco and Bernardo Daddi.

This section demonstrates how art transitioned from medieval to Renaissance, which enhances the overall experience of learning about the development of art in Florence.

At the end of the tour, you will visit the Museum of Musical Instruments where you will find rare pieces of history including the oldest surviving upright piano as well as a Stradivarius violin.

The final section will provide you with a unique perspective on the history of music and culminates in a tour that pays tribute to both the arts and the sciences and provides you with an enriched and inspired feeling.