Guided Tours

Accademia Gallery Skip-the-Line with Florence Walking Tour

Name: Accademia Gallery Skip-the-Line with Florence Walking Tour
Start: 2024-12-08T10:00:00
End: 2024-12-08T14:30:00
Location: Florence

Florence walking tour group near Accademia Gallery entrance, featuring iconic sculptures.

Tourist with guide in front of Gate Of Paradise, Duomo Florence

Bronze wild boar of fortune in Florence market

Skip the line and join a guided tour through Florence and the Accademia Gallery, exploring the city's religious, political, and artistic roots.

Highlights

Skip past the crowds to the Accademia Gallery and explore the best of Florence.
Take a 2-hour walking tour through Florence’s city center and soak in Renaissance art at the Accademia Gallery.
Enjoy the attention and knowledge of a friendly guide throughout this small group tour. Uncover the captivating secrets behind Michelangelo's masterpiece, David.
Witness an intriguing iteration of Florence's rich history from the ‘Gates of Paradise’ at the Duomo Complex to the double-decker bridge of Ponte Vecchio.
Walk along the Medici area and witness the San Lorenzo Church, and Medici Chapels, resplendent of Medici family’s historical and artistic significance.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Accademia Gallery
2.5-hour walking tour of Florence City Centre
Expert English-speaking guide
Headsets for groups of 5 people or more

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Rahul

3/5

Oct, 2024

Knowledgeable guide. However it was not clear that we would only spend 30 mins at Academia. Balance 1 HR was walking city tour. Would help if title of tour and itinerary clearly mention this.

Kristin

3/5

Oct, 2024

We waited in the rain in a HUGE line for an hour to enter the venue. Absolutely NOT what we paid for as Skip the Line tickets.

Klemen

5/5

Sep, 2024

We liked the story telling of the tour guide. Lots of interesting things about the city and its wonders that we otherwise wouldn't have realized.

Susan

5/5

Sep, 2024

The art displayed at the museum was Amazing. The sculptures and statue collection was spectacular. Everything was beautiful in this museum including "David" My favorite.

Sabien

5/5

Aug, 2024

The guide was awesome! Very funny, very clear and good with faces. The tour was fun and the ending at the statue of David was a very good decision! Thanks :)

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Your experience

This tour with an expert local guide covers the highlights of Florence’s historic and artistic epicenter.

Timeless masterpieces at Accademia

Involve yourself in the splendors of the Accademia Gallery, where Michelangelo's masterpiece, the David, stands tall alongside other captivating works like I Prigioni and San Matteo. Witness the young Michelangelo's three-year journey to carve this iconic symbol of Renaissance beauty, a powerful testament to strength, courage, and the Florentine Republic's invincibility. Other unique artworks like Tree of Life by Pacino di Buonaguida are not to be missed.

A Florentine stroll

Explore the enchanting Medici district, home to the awe-inspiring palace, the ancient San Lorenzo Church, and the Medici Chapels, where the illustrious family found solace in their own monuments. Make your way to the Duomo Complex, where the Baptistery's ‘Gates of Paradise’, Brunelleschi's Dome, and Giotto's bell tower showcase Florence's architectural grandeur.

Stroll through medieval streets, once trodden by Dante and Beatrice, and admire the unique Church of Orsanmichele, adorned with statues representing medieval trading guilds. Experience the charm of the Straw Market, and don't forget to give the famous porcellino (pig) a nose rub for good luck.

Continue your journey across the romantic Ponte Vecchio, full of with sparkling jewelers, leading to the breathtaking Piazza Signoria. The majestic Palazzo Vecchio is truly to be marveled at, and its iconic Arnolfo tower, surrounded by an ‘open-air museum’ featuring the Fountain of Neptune, Michelangelo's David replica, and the Loggia dei Lanzi's ancient Roman statues.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Note that the following are not allowed inside Accademia: bags, large backpacks, helmets, knives, scissors, hazardous objects, tripods, camera equipment, and flash photography.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum.

Accessibility

The Accademia Gallery is wheelchair accessible.
Not all of the Medici district is wheelchair accessible; for instance, the Chapel of the Magi is not. It's a good idea to check accessibility before booking.

Additional information

It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the visit, nor to have a refund or reschedule the guided visit.
Animals are not permitted, except for guide dogs, service dogs, and certified therapy animals.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Mobile phones should be turned off or set to silent mode.
Flash photography is prohibited.
Re-entry is not allowed once you exit.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.