Explore Florence’s Accademia Gallery and experience Michelangelo’s genius up close. From the unfinished “Prisoners” straining against their marble blocks to the commanding figure of David, this tour brings you face-to-face with works that shaped Renaissance art. Along the way, you’ll uncover the secrets of sculpting techniques, the rivalries and philosophies that inspired Michelangelo, and the evolution of painting from Giotto to the masters who followed. Perfect for art lovers, curious travelers, and first-time visitors, this experience offers a vivid path through centuries of creativity and vision.

Created by Emma Richardson
Hello! I'm Emma Richardson, a British art historian who fell in love with Florence during university and never left. I've spent over a decade working at both the Uffizi and Accademia, and my passion is sharing the stories behind these masterpieces with fellow art lovers from around the world.
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Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze
Begin the tour by entering Accademia

Colosso Hall
Discover Giambologna's clay model for a lost masterpiece
Bust of Michelangelo
See the face of the artist behind the famous David
Atlas
A work that holds the weight of the world
Michelangelo’s David
Experience Michelangelo's David, in his defining moment

Plaster Casts Gallery
The workshop of Lorenzo Bartolini

13th & 14th Century Paintings
Conclude the tour surrounded by the oldest paintings in the Accademia
