Tours and Tickets to Experience Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo)
Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo)
Experiencing David is an absolute must for art lovers, Renaissance fans, and pretty much all first-time visitors to Florence.
Luggage, large bags, and backpacks are not allowed inside the gallery, and there is no coat or baggage check.
Save time with skip-the-line access or guided tours that include admission.
The gallery is entirely accessible to wheelchair users.
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Standard tickets to see Michelangelo’s Statue of David in the Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia) cost €16 (roughly US$16.50), plus a €4 (US$4.10) booking fee for online reservations. Guided group tours of the gallery start at US$50, while private tours or experiences that visit other Florence attractions are more expensive.
Yes, it’s recommended to book Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia) tickets in advance. Thanks to Michelangelo’s famous sculpture, the gallery is one of the top attractions in Florence and there’s often a line. To avoid a long wait—and to get the date and time slot you want—it’s best to reserve your ticket or a tour online.
Michelangelo’s Statue of David is on the ground floor of the Accademia Gallery in the historic center of Florence. While the sculpture is the gallery’s main attraction, it's also home to Renaissance paintings by Botticelli and Ghirlandaio, plaster casts by Lorenzo Bartolini, and Michelangelo’s unfinished sculptures for the tomb of Pope Julius II.
Yes, the Accademia Gallery is completely wheelchair-accessible. The accessible entrance and ticket office are on Via Ricasoli 60. An accessible restroom is on the ground floor and there's an elevator to the second floor. For any questions or concerns, there’s an info desk near the entrance.
The Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia) is open from Tuesday–Sunday from 8:15am–6:50pm, with the last entry 30 minutes before closing. The museum is closed on Mondays, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Booking online or by phone allows you to choose your entry time in advance.