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Michelangelo's private tour with Accademia and Santa Croce

Discover the life and works of Michelangelo on a private tour of the Accademia Gallery and the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence. Visit two of the most famous monuments liked to the great Florentine genius with a dedicated guide: the early works and the masterpieces of his maturity in the Accademia, his monumental tomb inside Santa Croce.

With your pre-booked entrance tickets, breeze past notorious long lines at the Accademia Gallery. In addition to pointing out the top attractions, your guide will provide little-known anecdotes, facts, and background on the artist's most famous sculptures, from the David to the Atlas.

After a walk in the city center, you'll reach the Basilica di Santa Croce, also known as the Temple of the Italian Glories because it houses the tombs of many illustrious Italian musicians and artists, including Michelangelo. Here you will admire frescos by Giotto, a chapel designed by Brunelleschi and works by Donatello.

Main features

Place: Florence
Duration: 3 hours
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided tour
Private Tour
Rainy day
Private group
Dress code

Why you’ll love this…

  • Discover Michelangelo's life and works with a private guide
  • Admire his most famous sculptures in the Accademia Gallery
  • Visit the tomb of Michelangelo in the Basilica of Santa Croce

Important to know

Know in advance:

  • Re-entry is not permitted
  • Official Admission to the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze: Adult (26+) €20.00 | Reduced (EU Citizens aged 18–25) €2.00 | Free (under 18 years old)
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult holding a valid ticket

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes and headphones
  • Valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers’ full names may result in denied entry

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.


What’s included

  • Private tour with a licensed guide
  • Headset inside Santa Croce
  • Timed entry ticket

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Via Ricasoli, 57, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Meeting point:

Head at the entrance of the Accademia Gallery and, a few steps away from the museum, at Via Ricasoli 57 – just in front of the Carrefour Express Supermarket – please look for our assistant wearing a yellow vest and an ACCORD ID badge. To avoid overcrowding, please arrive at the meeting point no more than 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Late arrivals, more than 5 minutes, may be denied entry

Provider

ACCORD ITALY SMART TOURS & EXPERIENCES