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4.6(2,163 reviews)

Walking Private Tour of Accademia Gallery in Florence

1h 30m
Commentary: Guide · en, es, fr, de, it
Florence, Italy

About this activity

Experience a private Accademia Gallery tour—view Michelangelo’s David, Medici masterpieces, and rare instruments. Guided by a Renaissance art specialist for deeper historical context.

Highlights

  • Florence Accademia Gallery tour.
  • Explore Michelangelo's David masterpiece.
  • Exclusive private walking art tour.
  • Medici family art collection experience.
  • Expert Renaissance art guide included.

Full description

After meeting up with your guide and entering the gallery, you’ll start your visit with a tour of the Medici family’s collection. This powerful dynasty became a household name in Florence back in the 15th century, where they were originally a banking family before moving into politics. They amassed some incredible collectibles, including the most expensive violin in the world and the oldest piano around – you’ll see both during your tour.

From here, you’ll head into the Tribuna di De Fabris, a portion of the gallery that’s all about Michelangelo. You’ll know him best from his masterpiece in the Vatican, the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. But he wasn’t a one-trick pony. He originally trained a sculptor, and the Accademia Gallery is home to his most famous marble creation, the statue of David. Your guide, who’s an expert in Renaissance art, will tell you all about the life of Michelangelo and the intricacies of working with Carrara marble, which was used to craft this iconic artwork.

Included / Excluded

  • 90-minute private walking tour
  • Friendly and knowledgeable local guide
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Academia gallery
  • Headsets (for groups of more than five people)
  • Gratuities
  • Food & drinks

Meeting point

Start Location

Via degli Alfani, 115, Via degli Alfani, 115, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Important information

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.6(2,163 reviews)
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Christopher
Jul 2026
5.0

Mario was very nice and personable. He told us about the different neighborhoods and some of the history. It was a great ride because it wasn't the "tourist trap" type of ride. And when the ambulance boat passed us, he quickly turned us into the wake, keeping us safe and dry.

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Ghassan
Jul 2026
5.0

Alyssa was wonderful and very accommodating , her English is excellent and the way she explains feels it’s coming form the heart. God bless her and thank you for such a great experience

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GetYourGuide traveler
Jul 2026
1.0

This was the worst activity I booked. The guide was rude from the beginning. We understood that he wanted to wait to check on the weather but he was rude in the process. Another lady was making light of the situation telling him she understood and he was rude to her. He decided to proceed but then said they would just ride around the stand and not the actual excursion. I asked if we had the choice to be refunded as he was not acting like it was safe to proceed. When I asked about the credit he got all mad and then just said they will do the canal. Well if you’re expecting a nice ride down the canal this isn’t your tour. We entered the canal for a brief moment and then went behind it. If you’re looking for a gondola ride down the canal this isn’t it. And you don’t need to book. There are so many gondolas you can book at any time without paying the premium of a tour. This was definetly not worth the money. He was also talking about us in Italian not realizing I understood some

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible