Skip The Line David Guided Tour Experience
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Michelangelo's David as you've never seen it before. We will go through the life of the great genius of all times. I will have the pleasure of telling you all the secrets that hide behind the genius of Michelangelo and the giant David.
Our path will be on the Pietro Perugino Rafaello's master, Filippino Lippi. Domenico Ghirlandaio the master of Michelangelo in painting. We will walk through the history of the Medici and try to understand why the Renaissance was born in Florence. Why is the Medici family so important to Michelangelo? We will analyze Lorenzo the Magnificent and his brother Giuliano. At the Galleria del Accademia there is not only the Giant David..
Please remember that tickets are not included in the price, I will buy tickets in advance for you and you will pay me when you arrive in Florence before starting the tour. A ticket costs 24 euros, under 18 years old the ticket costs 4 euros but they must have an identity document with them. I can only take cash. Grazie
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Galleria dell'Accademia
Our path will be on the Pietro Perugino Rafaello's master, Filippino Lippi. Domenico Ghirlandaio the master of Michelangelo in painting. We will walk through the history of the Medici and try to understand why the Renaissance was born in Florence. Why is the Medici family so important to Michelangelo? We will analyze Lorenzo the Magnificent and his brother Giuliano. At the Galleria del Accademia there is not only the Giant David.. Please remember that tickets are not included in the price, I will buy tickets in advance for you and you will pay me when you arrive in Florence before starting the tour. A ticket costs 20 euros, under 18 years old the ticket costs 4 euros but they must have an identity document with them. I can only take cash. Grazie mille. If you are looking for other beautiful experiences, here you have the links to book unforgettable tours: ACCADEMIA(DAVID), UFFIZI GALLERY, BRUNELLESCHI'S DUOMO, MEDICI TOUR, MEDICI PALACE-MICHELANGELO'S SACRESTY.
What‘s Included
I will provide you with radio transmitters to better listen to the explanation
Museum reservation service for skip the line ticket (MUSEUM TICKET COST ARE NOT INCLUDED -24€ EACH)
The Museum Ticket must be paid at the museum at the meeting point. 24€ for Adults 4€ for under 18
Gratuities
Galleria dell'Accademia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
SKIP THE LINE: Spanish tour
SKIP THE LINE: Spanish tour
SKIP THE LINE: English tour
SKIP THE LINE: English tour
Reviews
413 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recomended
Wander09092502053,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was trying to buy timing tickets for the Gallery in order to see Michelangelo work and theDavid’s statue. I assumed the price is higher since it includes access tickets to the museum but it did not. I didn’t read the fine print and only realized the price was for the guided tour and I had to pay for the entry tickets cash before the tour starts. Regardless, the tour was excellent, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided details we didn’t know nor ever heard. The tour is well organized, easy to find the tour guide, wait time to enter the museum was less than 5 minutes. I would recommend such tour!
Great tour.
Al C,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to find the guide at the piazza. Great live guide who knew a lot. Please note the purchase of this tour does NOT include your ticket to enter the museum; you have to pay the guide in cash on-site.
Great tour
Linda W,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Since I was not able to get tickets directly from the museum, I decided to join this tour and I don’t regret it. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Learned a lot about Michelangelo.
Excellent tour
zwier v,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well-arranged tour with good explanation of the life course of Michaelangelo and the creation of the David. Rest of the museum certainly the musical instruments are also worth
Skeptical, but was excellent
Jennifer J,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It seemed odd at first to need to pay cash on-site for our tickets, but as our original tour with another company was canceled, this was a last-minute option for us. Turned out great. We had a small group and were inside quickly. Our guide (sorry, forgot his name), was excellent. Kept us moving but allowed time for questions and provided interesting information about David and all the other Michelangelo works there. Highly recommend.
A great tour to see the David and hear the history of Michelangelo.
KarenM,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable and relayed the history of Michelangelo in a very understandable manner.
Great In and Out for the Academia
William S,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great quick trip in and out to see David and a few other paintings. We checked the box and saw the real McCoy. And, our tour guide did a good job of helping us see and understand more about Michaelangelo and his sculptures.
Informative Tour
Timothy J,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elvis was knowledgeable and personable. Overall a very enjoyable and informative experience.
Our guide-Alisa-was so...
Kerry T,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide-Alisa-was so knowledgeable. She gave just the right amount of information for us to really feel connected to the experience.
Exceptional Experience – A Must-Do in Florence
Jason D,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This Skip the Line David Guided Tour was truly outstanding and one of the highlights of our trip. From start to finish, everything was seamless and incredibly well organised. Our guide, Claude, was exceptionally knowledgeable and brought the entire experience to life. His deep understanding gave us a real insight into the life and mindset of Michelangelo, which made seeing David even more powerful and meaningful. The way he explained the history, artistry, and significance of the sculpture was fascinating, and we came away with a much richer appreciation than we ever would have on our own. An absolutely unforgettable experience—highly, highly recommended!
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