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Accademia Gallery: Elite Tour with Expert Guide

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Expert guide and Priority access.
One unforgettable Florentine experience — with Florence Elite Tours.

Discover one of Florence’s greatest treasures with a small-group guided tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia, led by a licensed expert guide and enhanced by priority entrance — no waiting in the long general line.

You’ll enjoy more than one hour of engaging storytelling and expert insight, as your guide brings Renaissance art to life. Admire Michelangelo’s iconic David, explore his unfinished Prisoners, and uncover the fascinating history behind the Accademia’s masterpieces.

Thanks to pre-reserved priority tickets, your group enters to the museum smoothly. Allowing you to focus entirely on the art, not the logistics. The group format offers the perfect balance between an interactive experience and excellent value, with opportunities to listen, learn, and ask questions.

This tour is ideal for travelers who want a high-quality cultural experience, guided by professionals!!!

What's Included

  • Priority Tickets
  • Radios
  • Earphones
  • Hotel Pick up and transportation
  • Any personal expenses
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Piazza delle Belle Arti
50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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Galleria dell'Accademia

Save hours of waiting in line with a skip-the-line admission ticket, guaranteed to make your vacation smoother. As well as avoiding lines, tour the gallery with a guide and learn things about the paintings that you may otherwise have missed. Plus, choose from several departure times to suit your schedule. Whether you’ve chosen a morning or afternoon time slot, your tour begins around the corner from the Accademia Gallery, where you’ll pick up your admission tickets and meet your guide. Inside, it houses the wealthiest collection of Michelangelo’s works, including seven in total, among which the famous David stands out, and the most extensive collection of medieval panel paintings with a gold background worldwide. Once inside the gallery, you’ll be led through various halls, from paintings to musical instruments. Listen to anecdotes about the works on display. The star here is, of course, Michelangelo’s David. You’ll see the iconic sculpture and other highlights in just one hour.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Accademia Gallery: Elite Tour with Expert Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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The following is included:
  • Priority Tickets.
  • Radios.
  • Earphones.
  • Expert guide.
The following is NOT included:
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  • Any personal expenses.
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Accessibility information for the Accademia Gallery: Elite Tour with Expert Guide is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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