Florence: Michelangelo's David Tour w/ Skip-the-Line Ticket

Activity Information

  • Duration

    1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • Live tour guide

    Spanish English

Your experience

Highlights

  • Step back in time and discover the secrets of Michelangelo's craft
  • Skip the line tickets for the Accademia Gallery in Florence Famous for the original David
  • Feel the emotion of standing before the real David

Full description

Step inside with your guide who will unveil all the secrets of the Accademia Gallery. Upon entry, you will be able to view this amazing museum built in 1784 as a proper sanctuary where symbols of Florence are honored. Be mesmerized by the original version of Michelangelo's world-famous masterpiece "David". Hear an interesting discussion on this sculpture.Discover also the Hall of Prisoners and "San Matteo," both by Michelangelo Buonarroti, unfinished works of sculpture by him. Let the guide tell you about the extremely tormented life of this artist from Tuscany.Learn how Michelangelo Buonarroti's genius matched restlessness. Having in mind that the theme was present during his entire lifetime— represented by the continuous struggle between form and content, religious devotion and hidden desires—you will understand his whole life better.Afterwards, if you wish, you can remain in the museum until closing time.

Includes

  • Accademia Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket
  • Guide

What to bring

  • Be kind to your feet.

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking