Discover the awe of Michelangelo’s David in Florence’s Accademia Gallery. Standing 17 feet tall, this Renaissance masterpiece embodies courage and triumph, with intricate details showcasing true artistic genius.

Highlights

Enjoy priority entrance to the Accademia Gallery and admire Michelangelo’s David
Benefit from the advantages of a timed entry slot, and stay as long as long as you like in the Gallery
Discover Michelangelo’s masterpieces, the David, the Prisoners and the St Matthew

Included/Excluded

Reserved entry ticket to the Accademia Gallery with priority entrance
Booking fee

Tour guide

Important information

Tour Plan

Full Description

Visiting Michelangelo's David at the Accademia Gallery in Florence is an awe-inspiring experience.

Michelangelo's David is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of Renaissance sculpture. The statue represents the biblical hero David who defeated the giant Goliath with a single stone. The statue is admired not only for its artistic brilliance but also for its symbolic representation of courage and triumph of good over evil.
David stands at an impressive 17 feet (5.17 meters) tall, showcasing Michelangelo's mastery in sculpting the human form. The level of detail, from the veins on the hands to the tension in the muscles, is extraordinary.
Upon entering the Accademia Gallery, you'll find David in the Hall of the Prisoners (Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze - Sala dei Prigioni), a room specifically designed to house this monumental sculpture. The gallery has been carefully arranged to highlight the statue and allow visitors to appreciate it from various angles.
David is one of the most famous artworks in the world, and the Accademia Gallery can get quite busy, especially during peak tourist seasons.

Meeting point

Accademia Gallery. Enter at via Ricasoli 105 RED where you will receive the official ticket, then cross the street to enter the door marked “Reserved Entrance” (in between the doors numbered 60 and 58)

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Additional Information

Passport or ID card
On International Women's Day, March 8, admission is free for all women. Accompanying persons must still purchase an admission ticket
Please note that the date and time slot you choose is binding once booked. You will be refused entry if you do not respect this allotted entry time
You can collect your entrance ticket 15 minutes before your allotted entry time

€30.00