Florence Accademia Gallery Private Tour with City Walking Tour

What to expect

Explore Florence’s rich history and art with a knowledgeable guide on the Florence Accademia Gallery Private Tour with City Walking Tour from Florence with Locals. This tour is perfect for those who want to explore the Renaissance city’s beauty and heritage. Discover the secrets behind Michelangelo’s David as your private guide shares how he carved this masterpiece from a block of marble quarried long before his birth. Learn about Michelangelo’s artistic process and how he transformed a biblical hero into an admired and celebrated icon today.

Your walking tour takes you through the city’s stunning squares, providing a glimpse into the city’s history and culture. Your expert guide is happy to answer any questions about art, history, or local cuisine. As you go to the Accademia, visit Michelangelo’s David up close and gain a deeper appreciation for its stunning beauty. You’ll also visit the Accademia Gallery, where you’ll find other impressive works of art.

Our team makes all the arrangements to ensure your walking tour is truly memorable and hassle-free. After the private tour, you’re free to stay inside the museum and appreciate the art at your own pace, taking in the details that you may have missed during the tour. Take advantage of the opportunity to experience Florence’s rich art and history with a private guide who can make your day unforgettable.

Why book this tour

• Stroll the streets of the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance with your private guide
• 2-h guided private tour with an expert guide with a museum visit and walking tour
• Priority entrance with skip-the-line tickets and reservations to the Accademia Gallery
• Soak up the beauty of Michelangelo’s 17-foot statue – The David – from just feet away

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Your Private Walking Tour in Florence can be tailored to start at a time convenient for you, depending on your schedule. You will meet your expert guide at the centrally located Piazza della Signoria, where a breathtaking outdoor museum surrounds you. As you stroll towards Palazzo Vecchio, marvel at the statues and fountains flanking the main facade.

Your private tour continues through the charming streets where Michelangelo, Dante Alighieri, and Botticelli once walked. You’ll stop in the Piazza della Repubblica, once home to an Ancient Roman Forum and now lined with quaint cafes and hotels. Admire the unique Duomo, made of green, white, and pink local marble, crowned with Brunelleschi’s Dome, an engineering marvel inspired by the magnificent engineering of the Pantheon in Rome. This majestic dome has earned its place as a permanent fixture in the skyline of Florence.

Next, explore the Baptistery, an eight-sided building next to the Cathedral of Florence, known by Italians as the Duomo. Learn about why the Baptistery was outside the Cathedral and not inside as usual, and admire the Baptistery’s Holy Door, coined as the Gates of Paradise by Michelangelo. The gold reliefs on the door tell the story of the Old Testament, making it a genuinely unique Renaissance masterpiece.

Your Florence Walking Tour will conclude with a visit to the famous Galleria dell’Accademia. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance tickets, maximizing your time in Florence. Here, you’ll witness Michelangelo’s original David statue, an iconic piece that stood 17 feet tall and was completed when the artist was only 29. In addition to one of the richest collections of sculptures by Michelangelo in the world, the Accademia Gallery houses the Museum of Musical Instruments and the most extensive collection of paintings on a gold background.

Your expert local guide will be at your side throughout the tour, sharing their knowledge of the city’s history, art, and local cuisine. Let us take care of all the preparations necessary so you can enjoy a memorable and hassle-free walking tour of Florence.

This tour includes

• 2-hour Private guided tour
• Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket
• Museum tickets and reservations
• Expert local guide

Know before you go

• This tour is offered in English, Spanish, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
• Photography is only permitted without flash inside the museums.
• Backpacks are not permitted in the museum.
• On the first Sunday of each month, entrance is free of charge, but as tickets can’t be reserved ahead of time, entry is not guaranteed.