Calling all history buffs and Michelangelo lovers alike! Real David Florence tour is 100% private ensuring a personal experience catered to your interests and passions. Go straight into the Academia skipping the line. Enjoy unlimited attention from your expert guide who brings Michelangelo and his extraordinary period to life.
Live in history. Discover the real spots where Michelangelo met with Renaissance artists. Learn curiosities about Michelangelo and his rival Leonardo. Enter the Academia collecting his masterpieces. Hear the storied history behind David. The statue attracts the most attention within the museum. Made of an irregular block of marble the statue portrays the biblical King David before his battle against Goliath. Gaze at the artist other celebrated unfinished works. Although David is the star attraction, here you will also admire four unfinished marble statues called the Slaves, or Prisoners. Find out why the artist never finished them.
How it Works
The Academia closes on Mondays, Christmas Day, January 1st, August 15th. The Academia is free on the first Sunday of every month. There is NO skip the-line access on these days. To ensure a quality experience we do not organize Real David Florence tour on these days.
We will get the tickets ahead of time so that you will not have to wait in any lines. During the booking process, you will be able to tell our Italian-based team when and what you would like to tour. You will also have the opportunity to tell us how we can customize the private tour for you and yours. With that, we will create the perfect travel experience for you. A private tour curated to your preferences. Advance reservations are essential.
Safety Alert. At the Academia security measures including metal detectors have been introduced. Due to increased security measures, some lines may form on tours with skip the line access. Because of the security measures, the lines for entry to the museum may be long during peak seasons and holidays. All visitors must pass through security checks and metal detectors. This cannot be skipped and a lengthy line can form. We can skip the ticket line but not the security checkpoint that applies to all visitors, including those with skip the line access. To facilitate the security checks plan accordingly. Do not bring backpacks or luggage into the museum. Small handbags are fine. Please, consider leaving any items that need to be checked by security at the hotel to speed entry.
