Florence: skip the line entry ticket for Accademia & VR

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Get your skip the line entry tickets for Michelangelo's David, visit the Accaddemia gallery at your own pace and learn about David sculpture with our VR experience.

You will collect your entry tickets and the audioguide at our agency in front of the museum; the VR experience (included) can be done within 3 days in the LBE room of the Agency: Imagine stepping into a world where you’re hearing the artist’s voice as if he’s right there beside you. Once you put on the VR headset, in an instant, you’re transported to a quiet, dimly lit workshop. The room feels alive with the scent of marble dust and the distant echoes of chisels. You gaze up at David, towering and magnificent, but now—so close you can see the tiniest veins in his hand, the subtleties in his expression, the breath of life Michelangelo gave to cold stone. And then, as you stand in awe, a voice speaks—a deep, thoughtful tone. It’s Michelangelo himself, narrating his journey. His words flow, rich with emotion, and you can feel the passion in every syllable. He tells you about his struggles, the moments of doubt, the countless hours spent chipping away at the stone. You hear the fire in his voice when he talks about David, who he saw trapped inside the marble, waiting to be freed. It’s as if he’s confiding in you, sharing his triumphs and fears, as you trace the lines of David’s powerful form with your eyes. The sound of his voice stirs something deep within you. As you look closer, Michelangelo describes the precision of each cut, the significance of every curve—the strong hands, the poised stance, and the furrowed brow, all reflecting the hero’s courage before facing Goliath. His words resonate in your mind as your eyes move across the statue, making you see more than just marble. You see the soul of the sculpture—the tension, the humanity, the defiance carved into every inch. In this intimate space, Michelangelo is no longer just a distant historical figure; he’s present, guiding your thoughts, and opening your eyes to the depths of his creation. You can feel the weight of his genius and vulnerability in the stories he tells. With every word, you’re drawn deeper into the experience—not just seeing David, but understanding it, feeling it. As you remove the headset, the artist’s voice lingers in your ears, leaving a deep emotional imprint. You’ve not only stood inches from one of the world’s greatest masterpieces, but you’ve shared a personal, almost sacred conversation with the genius who created it. This experience, blending VR technology and Michelangelo’s own voice, makes you feel as though you’ve witnessed a piece of history in the most profound and personal way possible.

Highlights:

Admire the original sculpture of David by Michelangelo
Experience one of the latest technologies of entertainment to learn the story
Listen to Michelangelo's voice unveiling the symbolism of his David
Visit the whole museum at your own pace using the digital oudioguide

What's included?
  • Entry or admission fee

Skip-the-line entry tickets for Accademia Gallery

Virtual Reality experience

audioguide in 8 languages

Exclusions
    Please note
      • The day and time selected represent the entry day and time at the Accademia Gallery; then you will have 2 days to attend the VR experience
      • All visitors must pass through a security metal detector. Sometimes security control can cause a 15-minute delay in entry
      What to bring