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Florence’s Accademia Gallery tour with local guide

4.6/5
18 reviews

Prepare to be whisked back in time to the Renaissance at the Accademia Gallery – boasting the largest collection of Michelangelo’s masterpieces. You'll dive into a treasure trove of fine art, sculptures, and more. And, a glimpse of Michelangelo’s David will steal the spotlight. Elena, one of our local guides, says, 'We’ll explore how top-tier artists like Giotto, Leonardo, and Michelangelo used their art to tell powerful stories – with a sneak peek into the lives of the mighty Medici family.’

Kickstart the tour by exploring the gallery's seven halls. From awe-inspiring paintings and frescoes in the Hall of the Colossus to the mysterious allure of Michelangelo’s unfinished statues in the Hall of Prisoners, every corner has a story to tell. And the real showstopper? The crown jewel of Italian sculptures – Michelangelo’s David. Standing tall and proud, this A-class talent was carved from a single block of marble by the genius himself when he was just 26, and you’ll be able to snap up all the pics you want

Once you've taken enough snaps to fill your camera roll, it's time to visit the Florentine Gothic hall. Prepare to be dazzled by shimmering gold treasures and timeless religious artworks, along with a blast from the past with 13th and 14th-century Giottesque works. And, for a musical finale, you’ll step into the Museum of Musical Instruments to explore the elegant collection of string and wind instruments, including a one-of-a-kind Stradivari viola, decked out with the iconic Medici family crest.

Main features

Place: Florence
Duration: 1 hour
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Entrance Fees Included
Smaller Group Size
e-Voucher
Private group

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Why you’ll love this…

  • You’re front of the queue for one of Italy’s most celebrated art museums, Accademia Gallery
  • The gallery houses the largest collection of Michelangelo’s masterpieces, including his David
  • You’ll see Botticelli’s work and Giotto’s gold paintings as well as early musical instruments
  • This place is home to more than just legendary art, you'll also check out the Museum of Musical Instruments
  • There are back stories and mysteries to many of the artworks that your guide will shed light on

Important to know

  • This tour is accessible for people with reduced mobility/wheelchair
  • Ticket pricing:
    Adult ticket: 24€
    Reduced ticket: 6€
    Free admission ticket: 4€

  • The remaining amount of the total product price covers the guided tour service and related operational costs, including the licensed local guide, radio headsets where required, customer support, booking and reservation management, and other associated services.

  • The venue requires to provide the name and surname of each visitor; this information is mandatory for booking and entry to the Accademia Gallery. If this requirement isn't met, it will not be possible to enter the venue

  • The name provided during booking is final and cannot be changed as per Accademia Gallery rules. To enter, each guest must present an identity document matching the booking name

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.


What’s included

  • One-hour tour
  • Local and friendly expert guide
  • Headset (for groups of more than five people)
  • Access to temporary exhibitions

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Via degli Alfani, 115, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet your TUI local guide 10 minutes before departure. They will be holding a TUI sign or flag.

Provider

Musement S.p.A.


What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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  • L

    Linda

    Traveled with a group of friends


    October 3, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Really good guide, informative. Easy to hear, informative.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    June 6, 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    Wow - what a tour! Our exceptionally knowledgeable guide absolutely made the experience come alive with her in depth knowledge and passion for the beautiful artwork and statuary. I would definitely recommend this trip as a “must do” to anyone wishing to visit Florence

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    April 12, 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    Great service - great rep, great guide, great tour. Very knowledgeable, very interesting. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • J

    Jennifee

    Traveled with family


    April 10, 2023
    5

    United Kingdom

    The tour guide was absolutely brilliant, she was knowledgeable, friendly and completely understanding of the guests requirements, ie. she knew what to focus on and what we were interested in without labouring unnecessary details. Only criticism was that our time changed and we didn’t get a notification.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    July 7, 2024
    5

    Italy

    Bellissima Esperienza grazie anche ad Elisa la nostra guida Che ci ha accompagnati in questo percorso.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    June 7, 2024
    5

    Italy

    Siamo stati fortunati perché’ eravamo solo io e mia moglie durante il tour. La guida e’ stata bravissima. Complimenti per la professionalità’ e la passione.