Michelangelo's David at a glance
Michelangelo's David is a marble statue made between 1501 and 1504. The original stands in the Tribuna of the Galleria dell'Accademia, Via Ricasoli 58/60 in Florence. The accessible entrance is at number 60. The David you see outdoors on the Piazza della Signoria and on the Piazzale Michelangelo is a copy.
This guide covers the Accademia in practical terms: ticket prices for 2026, how to book a time slot, guided visits, opening hours, the facts and history of the statue, the Prisoners in the hall leading to it, the copies in the city and Michelangelo's other works in Florence. It also helps with the trip itself: getting there, when to go and where to stay.
Our picks: Accademia tickets and David tours
Our take: the guided tour with timed entry is the usual pick if you want the statue explained. The timed ticket covers all collections, and the audio app ticket is the low-cost choice.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Guided Accademia tour with timed entry
- Live guide
- Reserved timed entry
- Headset
A one-hour guided visit with a reserved slot, the usual choice if you want the David explained.
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Timed entry ticket to the Accademia
- Timed entry ticket
- All museum collections
- Help on site
A reserved slot for all collections, with help on site. Booked directly, the gallery charges €20 plus €4 reservation.
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Timed entry to the David with an audio app
- Reserved Accademia ticket
- Digital audio guide
A reserved ticket with an audio guide on your phone, the low-cost way to visit at your own pace.
Check availability →Accademia tickets and guided visits
Timed entry tickets and guided visits to Michelangelo's David, with live prices and availability. Check which options include admission before you book.
Tickets, tours and the gallery
Start here if you are planning the visit itself.
Accademia Gallery tickets
€20 plus a €4 reservation in 2026, reduced and free entry, combination tickets and free days.
Accademia Gallery tours
Guided visits, audio guide and the rules that apply to groups.
The Galleria dell'Accademia
Rooms, paintings, plaster models and the instruments collection.
Opening hours
Regular times, last entry, closing days and dated special openings.
Uffizi and Accademia
Two separate tickets and how to fit both into a stay.
Michelangelo's Prisoners
The four unfinished figures in the hall that leads to the David.
Things to do near the Accademia
Twelve ideas around San Marco, San Lorenzo and the Duomo.
What you see inside the Accademia
One ticket covers the whole museum.
The David
The statue stands in the Tribuna, a hall built for it, under a skylight. It shows David before the fight with Goliath, with a sling and a stone. The museum dates the work to 1501 to 1504.
David facts →The Prisoners
Four unfinished marble figures line the hall that leads to the David. They were made for the tomb project of Pope Julius II.
The Prisoners →Paintings, models and instruments
The museum also holds Florentine paintings, plaster models by Lorenzo Bartolini and instruments, among them a cello and a tenor viola by Stradivari from 1690.
The gallery →Plan the visit around your entry time. Book a reservation, arrive early enough for the security check and remember that last entry is 40 minutes before closing, normally 18:10. Bags larger than 40 × 30 × 18 cm are not allowed, and there is no cloakroom inside, so travel light on the day.
The statue, the city and your trip
Facts, history and the practical side of getting to Florence.
Michelangelo's David facts
Height, weight, material and the details you can see.
History of the David
From the order in 1501 to the move into the Accademia in 1873.
David copies in Florence
The marble copy on the Piazza della Signoria and the bronze one on the Piazzale.
Michelangelo in Florence
Medici Chapels, Bargello, Casa Buonarroti and Santa Croce.
How to get to the Accademia
On foot, by tram and by bus, with the entrance address.
When to visit the David
Opening days, busy months and average weather by month.
Where to stay near the Accademia
San Marco, the Duomo, San Lorenzo and Santa Croce compared.
A few things to know before you go
The points that most often change a plan.
Admission is €20 since 1 February 2026
Add the €4 reservation and an adult ticket costs €24. The Bargello now costs €12 and the Medici Chapels €11.
Ticket prices →The 5.17 m includes the base
The museum gives 517 cm for the statue together with its carved base. It is not the height of the figure alone.
David facts →Evenings are dated one-offs
Regular hours end at 18:50. Evening openings happen only on individually announced dates, so check before you go. A Monday opening from 17:15 to 21:00 is announced for 30 November 2026.
Opening hours →The Uffizi is a separate ticket
The Uffizi and the Accademia sell their own tickets and use separate time slots. Plan them as two visits.
Uffizi and Accademia →Outdoors you see copies
The marble figure in front of the Palazzo Vecchio and the bronze one above the river are copies. The original is only in the Accademia.
The copies →Beyond the David
Other Florence landmarks have their own guides.
The cathedral and its dome are covered in the guide to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. For the Uffizi, the bridge and the Oltrarno district, see the guide to Ponte Vecchio and Oltrarno. This site stays with the David, the Accademia and Michelangelo's works in the city.
More independent guides to Florence
Separate guides from the same team, each focused on one part of Florence.
Michelangelo's David: frequently asked questions
How much is a ticket for the David in 2026?
An adult ticket for the Galleria dell'Accademia costs €20 admission plus a €4 reservation, so €24 in total, since 1 February 2026. Visitors under 18 enter free. EU citizens and citizens of states with a reciprocity agreement pay €2 from 18 until their 25th birthday.
When is the Accademia open?
Tuesday to Sunday from 08:15 to 18:50. It is closed on Mondays, on 1 January and on 25 December. Last entry is 40 minutes before closing, normally 18:10. Evening openings exist only on dated special days.
Do I need to book in advance?
A reservation is strongly recommended. Without one, waits can be longer. Booking also fixes your entry time, so you can plan the rest of the day around it.
Can I see the David without entering the Accademia?
You can see copies outdoors, on the Piazza della Signoria and on the Piazzale Michelangelo. The original is inside the museum, in the Tribuna.
How tall is Michelangelo's David?
The museum gives 517 cm, which is 5.17 m, including the carved base. It gives the weight as 5,560 kg.
Is michelangelosdavid.org the official website of the Accademia?
No. This is an independent guide with no connection to the Galleria dell'Accademia, the Italian Ministry of Culture, the City of Florence, ticket sellers or tour operators. Prices and hours are given with their 2026 date; check the current timetable before you go.