Accademia Gallery: Discover David with the Official Audio Guide
At a glance
Accademia Gallery: Discover David with the Official Audio Guide is a 3h small-group experience in Florence, Italy, operated by CAF Tour and Travel - Gray Line Florence. Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $60.70 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Dedicated multilingual Caf Tour & Travel assistance at the meeting point, Available languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Official audioguide in your own language, with engaging insights for a richer visit.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Small group of up to 6 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 6 travellers
- Languages
- German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
This is the perfect tour for all those customers who wish to visit the Accademia Gallery in total freedom and at their own pace, guided by an audio commentary of expert art historians, recorded in their own language.
Total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned work, the “David”, and other important works of art such as ''I Prigioni'' and ''San Matteo'' and the “Palestrina Pietà”.
The young Michelangelo carved the David from a huge block of rough marble in three years, creating an imposing sculpture of absolute beauty, an icon of the renaissance model.
He depicted a magnificent nude young man at the height of his physical vigor, whose intense expression of strength and courage, which originated from an absolute faith in God, roses as a symbol of power and invincibility of the Florentine Republic at the time of its maximum splendor.
What's included
What's included
- Dedicated multilingual Caf Tour & Travel assistance at the meeting point
- Available languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German
- Official audioguide in your own language, with engaging insights for a richer visit
- Guaranteed museum entry time with entrance ticket and reservation fee included
Not included
- In-Person Guide not included
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Step into the world of Michelangelo and admire some of his greatest masterpieces, including the iconic David, the powerful Prisoners, San Matteo and the Palestrina Pietà. Carved by the young Michelangelo from a single massive block of rough marble, the David took three years to complete and became one of the most celebrated symbols of Renaissance beauty and genius.
Continue your journey through Florentine art with remarkable paintings from the 15th and 16th centuries, including works by Sandro Botticelli, Paolo Uccello and Domenico Ghirlandaio. With your audio commentary, uncover fascinating stories, artistic details and historical context that bring the gallery’s masterpieces vividly to life."
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Audio-guide not available for children under the age of 6
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to get the time-entry ticket and Museum access, nor to have a refund or reschedule the entry
- The museum ticket has a fixed entry time that cannot be changed after booking.
- Official Admission to the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze: Adult (26+) € 20.00 (+ €4 reservation fee) | Reduced (age 18-25 EU Citizens) € 2.00 | Free (under 18; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult holding a valid ticket). Additional fees cover ticket purchase, agency booking fees, customer service and official museum audio guide.
- To confirm a booking the following details are mandatory for all the participants: First Name – Last Name – A valid mobile phone number (that shall be able to receive communication while in Italy) – Email address (that the client is able to check while in Italy) In the event, that one or more details are missing, the booking cannot be considered confirmed.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Accademia Gallery: Discover David with the Official Audio Guide take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $60.70 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Dedicated multilingual Caf Tour & Travel assistance at the meeting point; Available languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German; Official audioguide in your own language, with engaging insights for a richer visit; Guaranteed museum entry time with entrance ticket and reservation fee included.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Florence.
