Florence’s Accademia Gallery tour with local guide

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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 wantOnce 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.
Highlights
- 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
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
an hour
Available in English
What's included
- One-hour tour
- Local and friendly expert guide
- Headset (for groups of more than five people)
- Access to temporary exhibitions
Where you'll meet
Meet your TUI local guide 10 minutes before departure. They will be holding a TUI sign or flag.
Operated by
Musement S.p.A.
Important information
* 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
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