Michelangelo in August - The Accademia Gallery

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

One of the must-sees in Florence is the Accademia Gallery! Here you will admire Michelangelo's original David, one of the most famous art works in the world. This is only one of his masterpieces on display, others including the Palestrina Pietà, Saint Matthew and the four unfinished Prisoners.
During this guided tour we will pay attention to other fine items at the Accademia Gallery as well. There are old musical instruments, and among them is part of a set of bowed string instruments by Stradivarius. There are fine gesso model collection, with works by Lorenzo Bartolini and Luigi Pampaloni, both XIX century sculptors. Here you can find one of the finest collection of painting in Florence: medieval altarpieces with gold backgrounds and fine works of the Renaissance and Mannerist periods.

What's Included

Professional guide
Tickets and headphones (whisperers)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please consider that pickup times vary depending on the distance between your hotel and the museum and could vary from 10 to 40 minutes. Please contact me so we can agree a pickup time.

I will meet you at the hotel lobby.

OR
Meeting point
Via Ricasoli

In front of the ticket office of the Accademia ten minutes before your tour starts.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    David

    This is the word-famous original by Michelangelo and which stood till the late XIX century in front of Palazzo Vecchio before being moved to the Accademia and replaced by a replica.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    You will see a series of curious and ancient musical instruments, including members of the Medici string quintet, commissioned from Antonio Stradivari as a gift for Grand Prince Ferdinand.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual
Supplied by Irina Willmer

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Seasonal
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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