Experience the magnificent Accademia Gallery in the quieter evening hours with this intimate small-group tour. Led by an expert guide, you’ll discover Michelangelo’s masterpieces including the iconic David statue when the museum is less crowded. This perfectly timed 5:00 PM tour offers fascinating insights into Renaissance art and Florence’s rich cultural heritage during a peaceful hour in one of the world’s most renowned museums.

Highlights:

• Skip-the-line entrance during quieter evening hours
• Small group format ensures personal attention
• Expert commentary on Michelangelo’s David and other masterpieces
• Perfect timing to avoid major crowds
• Option to stay in museum after tour ends

Full Description:

Take advantage of the tranquil evening atmosphere at Florence’s celebrated Accademia Gallery with this exclusive small group tour starting at 5:00 PM. Skip the daytime queues and explore the museum’s treasures when most tour groups have departed.

Your knowledgeable guide will lead you directly to the museum’s crowning glory – Michelangelo’s colossal David statue. Standing 17 feet tall, this masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture will be explained in fascinating detail, from its creation from a single block of marble to its rich symbolism and historical significance.

The tour continues through the Gallery of the Slaves, where you’ll encounter Michelangelo’s haunting unfinished sculptures known as the Prisoners or Slaves. Your guide will reveal how these powerful works provide unique insight into the artist’s creative process and sculptural techniques.

Along the way, you’ll also discover:

• The Hall of the Colossus featuring important Florentine paintings
• The museum’s collection of gold-ground panels from the 13th-14th centuries
• Works by artists like Botticelli, Filippino Lippi, and Perugino
• The unique collection of historic musical instruments

After the guided portion ends, you’re welcome to remain in the museum until closing time to explore further at your own pace. This evening tour offers an ideal way to appreciate these Renaissance masterpieces in a more relaxed setting.