• Via Cavour Firenze - Get ready to travel back in time to the magnificent Renaissance period in Florence. Make your way to Via Cavour 36 Red, where a local guide with a passion for art will be eagerly awaiting your arrival! Accompany your guide on a short walk to the nearby Accademia Galleria, just about 5 minutes away, and enjoy the convenience of skipping the line upon entry.
• Galleria dell’Accademia - The Accademia Gallery ranks among the most prestigious art galleries globally. During your tour, your guide will vividly animate these artworks with engaging storytelling. Alongside fascinating tales, you’ll discover entertaining and unforgettable facts about the artists and their creations. Embark on this historical journey to the Renaissance era, a period of immense pride and cultural heritage in Florence. Initially, your guide will take you through the Hall of “Prisoners,” where many of Michelangelo’s unfinished works reside. This hall highlights a distinctive style of Michelangelo’s art, “non-finito,” or unfinished. These sculptures are designed to reveal the figures within the marble, allowing you to sense their emotions as they emerge from the Carrara marble. As an observer, you can scrutinize the precise marks and intricate details where Michelangelo applied his chisel and hammer.
• Galleria dell’Accademia - It is awe-inspiring to witness the artistic process Michelangelo employed, transforming a simple marble block into a masterpiece. Your guide will provide further insights into each sculpture and their narratives.
  At the hall’s conclusion, you’ll encounter the iconic “David,” towering over the spectators. Weighing over 12,000 pounds and standing 17 feet tall, it is one of the most significant artworks ever created. Discover the fascinating story behind this monumental sculpture, as well as insights into Michelangelo’s enigmatic life. Did you know Michelangelo was only 26 years old when he completed “David”?
  Next, admire other masterpieces in the Accademia Gallery with your guide. You’ll explore the intricate sculpture, “Rape of the Sabines,” by Giambologna, and learn about the artist’s unique sculpting technique, which contrasts significantly with Michelangelo’s straightforward approach.
• Galleria dell’Accademia - After your one-hour guided tour, feel free to revisit any artworks and explore the gallery at your own pace. There is no better way to experience “the Cradle of the Renaissance” than by visiting one of the world’s most significant Renaissance galleries - the Accademia Gallery!

• Expert-led tour with a professional guide
• Audio headsets for larger groups
• Intimate experience in a small group setting
• Priority access with skip-the-line Accademia Gallery ticket

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Receive your confirmation at the time of booking
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Please note that on the busiest days the entrance into the museums may experience some short delays
• From November to March (Low Season): The tour is always confirmed in English and Spanish. The minimum required to confirm the tour in Italian, French and German is 4 pax
• The tour will be monolingual and in a small group

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