Private Tours

Accademia Gallery VIP Private Tour

Name: Accademia Gallery VIP Private Tour
Start: 2025-10-25T09:30:00
End: 2025-10-25T12:00:00
Location: Florence

Tour group with guide in front of Michelangelo's David sculpture in Florence museum.

Visitors viewing Michelangelo's David at Accademia Gallery, Florence.

Tour guide speaking to a group in the Musical Instruments room, Accademia Gallery.

Sculpture of Abduction of a Sabine Woman in Accademia Gallery, Florence.

Duration

1 hr - 1 hr 30 min

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Discover Michelangelo’s masterpieces on a private Accademia Gallery tour with priority entry and an engaging guide.

4.2/5

(11)

Graham

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The private tour and our guide was excellent and we saw much more than just Michelangelo's David in the Accademia Gallery. However, to make the best of a private tour then it should be combined with the Uffizi Gallery tour in order to make a private tour good value for money. We thought combining both would be daunting but this is the best option in our view.

Nancy

May 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. She gave us details and thoughts far beyond what we expected. My sister and I have taken many tours and both of us felt she's one of the best tour guides we've had.

Jennifer

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Simple and easy to book brilliant guide so knowledgeable and friendly helped me understand and appreciate everything so much more, I had a personal guide highly recommended

Skip long lines and enter Florence’s second-most visited museum with a fast-track, reserved ticket.

Enjoy a fully private, expert-led tour tailored to your pace and interests, perfect for families and art lovers.

Stand before Michelangelo’s David and dive into its details, symbolism, and the artist’s unique non-finito technique.

See more than just David—explore Gothic masterpieces, unfinished Slaves, and rare Renaissance sculptures in the world’s largest Michelangelo collection.

After the tour, enjoy free time to explore the gallery’s quieter sections at your own pace.

Private tour of the Accademia Gallery with skip-the-line access

Group size of your choice (standard price for 2 people; cost increases with additional guests)

Expert guide available in English, Portuguese, German, French, Russian, Spanish, or Italian

Radio headsets for groups of more than 6 people

Food and beverages

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.2
11 reviews
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What our guests say
Dragos
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Laura was an amazing guide. She explained to us lots of interesting things
Graham
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The private tour and our guide was excellent and we saw much more than just Michelangelo's David in the Accademia Gallery. However, to make the best of a private tour then it should be combined with the Uffizi Gallery tour in order to make a private tour good value for money. We thought combining both would be daunting but this is the best option in our view.
Jennifer
Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Simple and easy to book brilliant guide so knowledgeable and friendly helped me understand and appreciate everything so much more, I had a personal guide highly recommended
Nancy
May 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. She gave us details and thoughts far beyond what we expected. My sister and I have taken many tours and both of us felt she's one of the best tour guides we've had.
Stephen
May 2025
Verified booking
3/5
Did not love a lot. Basic. And not educated or passionate or with a sense of curiosity, sadly . Would not recommend.

xplore Florence’s artistic legacy on a fully private tour of the Accademia Gallery—skip the lines, see Michelangelo’s David up close, and enjoy expert insights with no distractions.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the local partner’s office near the gallery. After a quick introduction, your guide will escort you through the priority entrance. Please arrive early with a valid photo ID for ticket verification. Note: All visitors must pass through a security check.

What to expect

Accademia Gallery

Florence’s second-most visited museum, home to Michelangelo’s masterpieces.

Admire the iconic statue of David, carved from a single block of marble and towering at over 5 meters.

Learn about Michelangelo’s life, style, and symbolism from your private guide.

See the Slaves and Prisoners—unfinished sculptures that reveal the artist’s process.

Discover Gothic artworks and Renaissance paintings in quieter corners of the museum.

Groups of 5 or more receive headsets to clearly hear the guide’s commentary.

Wrapping up

After your guided tour ends, you’re free to continue exploring the gallery at your own pace.

Accademia Gallery

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	08:15am - 06:50pm	last entry 06:20pm
Wednesday	08:15am - 06:50pm	last entry 06:20pm
Thursday	08:15am - 06:50pm	last entry 06:20pm
Friday	08:15am - 06:50pm	last entry 06:20pm
Saturday	08:15am - 06:50pm	last entry 06:20pm
Sunday	08:15am - 06:50pm	last entry 06:20pm

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour includes a walk through Florence’s historic center.

Carry a bottle of water, especially during warmer months.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the museum for security reasons.

Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Food and beverages are not allowed inside the museum.

Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not permitted within the exhibition spaces.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

All visitors must meet at the designated meeting point 20 minutes before the selected tour time.

After the guided portion, you may remain in the museum to explore at your own pace.

The experience runs rain or shine; please dress appropriately for the weather.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.