Seeing Michelangelo’s David should be awe-inspiring, not chaotic. Don’t let daytime crowds and long waits diminish the experience. Our skip-the-line closing time tour offers a quieter, more intimate setting, free from the usual crowds. Led by a local expert, you’ll journey through Florence’s renowned museum, uncovering the stories behind each masterpiece before a peaceful, unhurried encounter with David. End your day with Florence’s greatest art, experienced the right way.
Expert, English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry to Accademia Gallery
Evening admission tickets
Guide tips
Your tour begins at the Accademia Gallery
You’ll meet your guide outside the Galleria dell'Accademia. Look for the exact location on your booking voucher. As the evening settles in, head straight through security to start your tour.
Skip inside the Accademia Gallery
With your reserved tickets, you'll bypass the general admission line and head straight inside. Evening visits mean far fewer crowds than during the day, giving you the space to truly appreciate the masterpieces without feeling rushed.
Explore the old teaching galleries
Step into halls packed with sculptures from floor to ceiling—this is where Florence's art students once practiced their craft. You'll see works by aspiring artists who carved and molded here centuries ago, learning the techniques that fueled the Renaissance.
Walk through the Hall of the Prisoners
Michelangelo's unfinished sculptures line this gallery, frozen mid-creation. Your guide explains what these rough, emerging figures reveal about how the master worked and why some pieces never got completed.
Stand before Michelangelo's David
The 17-foot marble statue towers over you with that intense, focused stare that's appeared on a million postcards. Your guide points out details most people miss, like David's oversized hands and feet, carved that way because he was meant to sit on top of a cathedral.
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Free Cancellation Until Jan 27, 2026
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Academia perfecto
Patrick W.
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January 10, 2026
So happy to have an enlightened perspective guiding our tour of the Academia. Thank you so much!
Nicole R.
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January 06, 2026
Brooke O.
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December 29, 2025
Great tour and perfect time of day o take it
Bonnie A.
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December 28, 2025
We took the 5:00pm tour to see David and it was great. Our guide was wonderful (Lucia). We leaned about some of the paintings in the museum and Lucia explained the details about David. Not crowded at all which was a plus. Highly recommend taking this tour.
Erin P.
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November 26, 2025
Quality Tours
Anthony F.
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November 08, 2025
On our trip to Italy we booked several tours with The Tour Guy and all were really good ! The quality of the guides were very knowledgeable local tour guides . Good value for your money! We did Tour of David, Pisa n Lucca tour, andDoge Tour in Venice . All were amazing.
Nicole F.
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November 03, 2025
David Evening Tour
Damon B.
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October 27, 2025
The tour was excellent!! The staff were at the meeting point early with a flag and were easy to find. The guide was very informative and engaged the group during the tour. He seemed genuinely passionate about the subject.
Sandra B.
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October 24, 2025
Susan A.
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October 22, 2025
Frank P.
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October 16, 2025
Nancy S.
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October 13, 2025
Peggy H.
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October 10, 2025
Marion W.
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October 07, 2025
Evening tour was fabulous!
Kari M.
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October 07, 2025
Cosetta was a very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. We learned so much from her about the Medici family, Michelangelo, and the statue of David! The evening tour was the best because by the time we finished, the building was emptying out. We had time alone with David at the end. It was quite spectacular to sit and amid his statues with only a few people wandering about. Highly recommend this tour, especially thr 5:00 pm tour!
Great time to see this
Matthew S.
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October 05, 2025
First time seeing the David and it truly was amazing. Doing the evening tour was great as we just hung out and eventually we were almost alone. Highly recommend.
Peggy M.
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October 03, 2025
Just WOW!
Elizabeth O.
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September 28, 2025
Francesca was fantastico! Friendly and knowledgeable she led us through the square to the Academia with ease, sharing information about the surrounding area. As we entered the Academia she directed to other areas preparing us with background so we would appreciate the David. Without Francesca’s guidance much of the details would have escaped me. Great tour! Grazie!
SANDRA J.
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September 27, 2025
Janet F.
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September 24, 2025
Jennifer H.
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September 24, 2025
Kim D.
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September 23, 2025
David evening tour- worth it!
Jacqueline D.
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September 23, 2025
It was great to have a much less crowded viewing of the David. Our tour guide gave the right amount of historical and local information about the David. Nice!
Jacqueline D.
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September 18, 2025
Statue of David Tour
Michael H.
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September 11, 2025
Simply amazing. Such a great tour, not to be missed.
