Florence: David Skip the Line Entry Tickets & VR Guide

Experience Florence to the fullest by purchasing a skip-the-line ticket for Accademia Gallery, home to arguably the most famous sculpture in the world — Michelangelo's David! Your ticket will be available at our agency located just outside the museum building.

Michelangelo's David and the Tribuna di De Fabris

When you arrive you will be able to enter through a priority line into the various sections of the gallery, including the stunning Tribuna di De Fabris; here, you will see the beautiful representation of masculinity that is David and an important symbol of the modern human spirit! In the same hall, you can check out some later works by Michelangelo, including the incredible Four Prisoners sculptures, which illustrate Michelangelo's famed non-finito technique.

Sala del Colosso and Renaissance Masterpieces

Then, you can go to the Sala del Colosso to see the original plaster model of Giambologna's Rape of the Sabine Women as well as many great Renaissance paintings, such as some of the earliest works by Sandro Botticelli.

The Musical Instrument Collection

To take in all of the riches housed within the Musical Instrument Collection, you will have access to a unique array of historical instruments from throughout Europe.

You will see the world's oldest piano and also the Hogan Stradivari Viola, along with hundreds of other rare historical musical instruments that represent centuries of music-making talent.

Bartolini Plaster Cast Gallery

You will also have access to the incredible Bartolini Plaster Cast Gallery via your skip-the-line ticket to learn about ways in which sculpture was created, plus get insights into artist Lorenzo Bartolini, who created some of the best-known busts of the Napoleonic era.

Lorenzo Monaco's Gold-Ground Paintings

After the gallery visit, you can walk to the first floor and see the world's largest collection of gold-ground paintings by Lorenzo Monaco.

This collection showcases the use of radiant gold plus beautiful, vibrant colours creating an incredible display of artwork.

With an efficient and time-saving skip-the-line ticket to the Accademia Gallery, you will be able to explore and experience the artistic treasures of Florence in a seamless manner.

As you visit the Accademia Gallery, let the artistic masterpieces created by Michelangelo, Botticelli, and others motivate and inspire you as you travel through the true essence of Renaissance art.

Virtual Reality Experience: Michelangelo's Workshop

If you want to experience how Michelangelo's David was created prior to or after visiting the Accademia Gallery, you can do so by using our virtual reality experience.

Walk into our dedicated LBE virtual reality room and experience high-end immersive technology that transports you back to Michelangelo's workshop so that you can see the process of creating the David from the artist's perspective.

This unique feature will enhance your visit by offering a fascinating way to see and understand the genius behind the most famous sculpture in the world.