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Tour Highlights
A private journey through Florence's greatest Michelangelo sculptures — from the Bargello to the Accademia, with skip-the-line access and an expert local guide.
Iconic Art Highlights
Explore iconic art highlights with an expert guide
Your Local Expert
Learn about the artist from your own experienced local guide
Skip-the-Line Access
Skip the line tickets to the Accademia Gallery, Museum of the Duomo, the Medici Chapels and the Bargello
English-Only Tour
Tour held in English only
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From€ 350,00
Free CancellationUp to 24 hours before departure
Duration3 hours 30 minutes
Departure9:00am
Meeting pointThe meeting point is in Piazza della Signoria, just belowe the bronze statue of Cosimo I on the horse. Facing Palazzo Vecchio, it is on the left side of the piazza, where also the Gucci store is. Look for your guide holding a Walkabout Tours sign.Open in Google Maps
Itinerary
What to Expect
Follow Michelangelo's footsteps through Florence's most important museums and historic streets, from his childhood home to the iconic Statue of David..
Michelangelo BuonarrotiOn this fantastic private Michelangelo tour you’ll discover the man behind the name. With an experienced and passionate local guide, you’ll really get to know Michelangelo Buonarroti, the great sculptor, painter, architect and poet, and explore the city where he grew up, including the places that inspired his many masterpieces.
Streets TourA tour through the ancient cobbled streets of the Renaissance city with a knowledgeable guide will reveal just how influential the artist was to the history and heritage of its art. The character and infinite talent of the great man will be brought to life as you wander the streets and see the Buonarroti house, his childhood home, discover where he studied his art, and see a host of his most famous works. You’ll visit many important places in the city that are connected to his art, from his very early works to the site where he is buried.
BargelloOur private Michelangelo tour takes you inside the Bargello, Florence’s National Museum, home to an impressive collection of Mannerist and Renaissance works. You will see four very important sculptures by the artist: Brutus, Bacchus, David-Apollo and the stunning Tondo Pitti. Through their extensive art knowledge, your guide will help you draw comparisons and relate to other works in the museum from Verrocchio as well as the bronze sculptures of Donatello.
Following in the Footsteps of a MasterEven as you wander from one museum to the next, your guide will point out places of interest in the city relating to this revered artist.
Opera del Duomo museumThe next stop on the tour is the Opera del Duomo museum, where you will go inside to view the Palestrina Pietà - one of his final works. It’s impossible not to be moved by the knowledge that Michelangelo sculpted this piece for his own tomb and it emotively reflects the struggles and personal torment he endured in later life.
New Sacristy of the Medici ChapelsNext on this wonderful tour you’ll visit the New Sacristy of the Medici Chapels. It is here you’ll discover the incredibly beautiful tombs of members of this famous Florentine family, and learn just how important their influence was on Michelangelo’s life and art.
Statue of DavidThe final stop on the itinerary is the renowned Accademia Museum, where you will stand and gaze with awe upon one of the world’s most iconic sculptures - the Statue of David. Your guide will relate the history behind the sculpture and you’ll also move on to view the unfinished work ‘Prisoners’, which was commissioned for the tomb of Pope Julius II. There is more to see in this wonderful museum so, although this is where the tour finishes, you’ll be free to stay on and explore at your leisure.
Landmarks Included in this Tour● Basilica of Santa Croce (from outside)
● Bargello National Museum
● Piazza della Signoria
● Palazzo Vecchio (from outside)
● Loggia dei Lanzi
● Orsanmichele church (from outside)
● Museum of the Opera del Duomo
● Florence Duomo (from outside)
● Baptistery doors (Gates of Paradise)
● Medici Chapels
● Accademia Gallery
● Bargello National Museum
● Piazza della Signoria
● Palazzo Vecchio (from outside)
● Loggia dei Lanzi
● Orsanmichele church (from outside)
● Museum of the Opera del Duomo
● Florence Duomo (from outside)
● Baptistery doors (Gates of Paradise)
● Medici Chapels
● Accademia Gallery
Highlights
What's included
- A private Michelangelo tour of Florence, visiting the artist’s most famous sculptures
- Passionate and experienced local guide
- Reservation fees and tickets for Accademia Gallery, Medici Chapels, Bargello and Museum of the Opera del Duomo
Duration3 hours 30 minutes
Departure9:00am
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before departure
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Helpful details before booking
A few practical notes to help you choose the right Tuscany day trip and arrive prepared.
- What to Leave Behind Before You EnterBackpacks, umbrellas, selfie-sticks, large bags and liquids are not allowed inside any of the museums.
- Fast Entry, With a Little Patience on Peak DaysWe do provide the fastest possible entry, but on busy days there may be some short delays to enter the Accademia.
- Accessibility Limitations to Be Aware OfUnfortunately we’re not able to accept wheelchair users because of steps and limited wheelchair accessibility.
- ID Required for Visitors Under 17Anyone under the age 17 will be required to present valid ID with date of birth for entry or full adult price will be charged.
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Once you have made your reservation and made the payment by credit card through our secure website, you will be able to print the information or save it to your mobile device to bring with you to the check-in.
We offer a full refund to any cancellation up to 24 hours before the departure time of the tour.
If you would like to change the day of your tour, you may do so (depending on availability) up to 24 hours before the start of the tour with no extra fees.
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