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Accademia Gallery Tour

Accademia Gallery Tour

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This tour will allow you to discover the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's David, the most famous statue in the world! 

Accademia Gallery. Former hospital in the 14th century, then an Academy of Fine Arts, it houses ”David”, the absolute masterpiece by Michelangelo, a must for all visitors of Florence. Sculpted between 1501-1504 to be an outside decoration of the Cathedral of Florence, it became instead a symbol of the commitment of the Florentine State to freedom and independence, as well as a symbol of the Medici's defeat in 1494. It still personifies energy, vigour and courage, symbolizing the whole mankind fighting for survival. His anatomy, later reproduced by Michelangelo’s contemporaries, was carefully depicted, thanks to the in-depth studies carried out by the great artist. In addition to David, 4 statues of the Slaves commissioned by Pope Julius II as a decoration of his grave, the “Mourning over Jesus Christ” and “St. Matthew”. The museum houses an interesting collection of paintings from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and early 17th century.

The price includes: 

  • Guide service, 
  • Headphones for groups over 15 people,
  • Museum entrance ticket and pre-booking fee (skip the line).

Departure time:

The tour is available from April to October from Tuesday to Sunday at 11:15 a.m.
From November to March on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:15 a.m.

Meeting Point:

15 minutes before the tour starting time in front of the Accademia Gallery, Via Ricasoli 60.

Duration:

1 hour of guided tour inside the museum (once the tour is over, you are free to stay inside the Museum and visit it at your leisure)

Language: 

English