David & Accademia Guided Tour with Skip the Line Entry
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Experience Florence like a true insider on this small-group tour of the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s iconic David. Skip the long lines and step straight into one of the city’s most celebrated art collections with a professional, English-speaking guide.
After admiring David up close, continue with a guided walking tour through Florence’s historic center (if option selected), uncovering landmarks like the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and more. Group size is limited to just 17 guests, ensuring a more personalized, immersive experience. Audio headsets are provided, so you’ll never miss a word of your expert guide’s insights.
Book ahead to skip the lines and make the most of your time in Florence—this is the perfect way to combine world-class art with a deep dive into the heart of the Renaissance.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please make sure to double-check your meeting point, as it may change based on the option you booked
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear your guide's commentary (if option selected)
Group of 17 people or less (if guided tour selected)
Skip-the-Line Ticket to See Michelangelo’s David at Accademia, Includes All Fees
See Florence Cathedral (the Duomo) from outside (if walking tour option selected)
Guided Florence walking tour in English (if option selected)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Gallerie Degli Uffizi
Delve deeper into Florence’s rich history with a visit to all the most important sights of the city. With an expert, English-speaking guide and audio headset, hear the city come to life before you as you listen to a fun and interesting commentary about the art and architecture found throughout Florence.
Ponte Vecchio
With your guide leading the way you’ll visit all the most important sights, starting off from the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge, the Uffizi Courtyard (from the outside), the sculptures at Piazza Signoria and the gold doors of the Baptistery.
Options
Accademia Guided Tour Only
Duration: 1 hour
With and Expert Guide: Skip the lines and explore the Accademia Gallery’s highlights, including Michelangelo’s David. No city tour included.
Starting point:
Piazza San Marco & Piazza di San Marco, Piazza San Marco & P.za di San Marco, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy
Accademia + City Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Walking Tour & Accademia Tour: Skip-the-Line access to Michelangelo’s David, an expert-guided walking tour, and views of the iconic Duomo and historic city
Starting point:
Statua di Galileo Galilei, Piazzale degli Uffizi, 418, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Reviews
1,680 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour and Guide AJ!
Jeannie W,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour guide. First class experience. Guide was interesting and informative. She made the tour easy and fun.
Tremendous
Lisa C,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Stephanie was great! She had a very calm demeanor and navigated the massive crowds with ease. It was extra special having an American guide who has lived in Florence most of her life.
This was a phenomenal...
Margaret B,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a phenomenal experience! The guide was very knowledgeable and kind. Getting to skip the line was definitely worth it to go see the David!
Great way to see David and learn more about some of the sights!
Linda R,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00This is a 2+ hours on-foot tour of the key sights of the centre of the city with fast track entry into the Accademia Gallery to see David. And all with a guide who provides information on the sights and other interesting facts about Florence via audio equipment. The smallish group size was excellent (everyone kept up!) as was our very knowledgeable and friendly guide, Patricia, who is from Florence and speaks excellent English. We did the tour after having already spent 2 days in Florence, so we'd seen most of the sights and this was a great way to learn more. The queues to enter the Accademia looked horrendous, but we got in as the tour group in less than 10 minutes which was fantastic. After providing some commentary in the Gallery, you are then left to wander round unescorted and can leave when you're ready. We were very satisfied with this experience on the whole; my 4 star rating is based on the fact that there is only time on this tour to see the most important sights of the city. A longer tour would presumably take in more of the city, e.g. crossing to the other side of the river.
City Guide -local company
Kris C,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lovely local lady who was engaging and easy to understand. Knowledgeable, sense of humor and efficient with our time
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