Accademia gallery small group tour
Step into the world of Renaissance art with an intimate small group tour of Florence’s celebrated Accademia Gallery. In just one hour, your expert guide will lead you through the museum’s highlights, bringing centuries of history and artistry to life.
What’s Included:
- Skip-the-line admission to the Accademia Gallery
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Small group guarantee
- Audio headsets for groups of 5 or more
What You’ll Experience:
Your journey begins in the Gallery of the Slaves, where Michelangelo’s unfinished Prisoners seem to struggle to break free from their marble confines. Your guide will reveal the fascinating stories behind these powerful works and explain the revolutionary sculpting techniques that made them possible.
The tour builds to a magnificent crescendo as you enter the Tribune – the museum’s grand hall where Michelangelo’s David stands in all his glory. Standing 17 feet tall, this masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture will take your breath away. Your guide will share the incredible story of how this colossal statue was created from a single block of marble and explain why it became both a masterpiece of art and a symbol of Florentine pride.
Along the way, you’ll discover:
- The Hall of the Colossus with its important Florentine paintings
- Beautiful gold-ground panel paintings from the 13th and 14th centuries
- Works by masters like Botticelli and Filippino Lippi
- The museum’s unique collection of historic musical instruments
Why Choose This Tour:
- Skip-the-line entrance saves precious vacation time
- Small group format ensures you can hear and interact with your guide
- Expert commentary brings the Renaissance to life
- Perfect overview of the museum’s highlights
- Freedom to remain in the museum after the tour ends
After Your Tour: Feel free to remain in the museum after the guided portion ends to revisit your favorite works or explore more at your own pace. Your guide will be happy to point you toward other areas of interest based on your preferences.
This one-hour tour offers the perfect introduction to one of Florence’s most important museums, combining must-see masterpieces with insightful commentary in an intimate small group setting.