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.