<strong>Star statue: </strong>Michalangelo's "David" is the museum's top attraction. Some 10,000 people per day visit the sculpture.
Star statue: Michalangelo's "David" is the museum's top attraction. Some 10,000 people per day visit the sculpture.
Galleria dell'Accademia
<strong>Gold standard: </strong>Paintings with a gold background represent the extraordinary development in art from the 13th to the early 15th century. The private tour ensures intimate viewings of this historical art.
Gold standard: Paintings with a gold background represent the extraordinary development in art from the 13th to the early 15th century. The private tour ensures intimate viewings of this historical art.
Galleria dell'Accademia
<strong>Unfinished masterpieces: </strong>The Hall of Prisoners is a series of four unfinished marble sculptures that Andrea Grisdale, the company's founder, says is another top attraction for visitors on her private tours.
Unfinished masterpieces: The Hall of Prisoners is a series of four unfinished marble sculptures that Andrea Grisdale, the company's founder, says is another top attraction for visitors on her private tours.
Galleria dell'Accademia
<strong>Solo surprise: </strong>Visiting the museum alone without crowds of people is a surreal experience for most of Grisdale's affluent clients.
Solo surprise: Visiting the museum alone without crowds of people is a surreal experience for most of Grisdale's affluent clients.
Galleria dell'Accademia
<strong>Silver service: </strong>A silversmith's workshop by day, come night, the space is transformed into a fine dining room. A six-course meal complete with wine pairings is part of the price of the private tour.
Silver service: A silversmith's workshop by day, come night, the space is transformed into a fine dining room. A six-course meal complete with wine pairings is part of the price of the private tour.
Courtesy of Pampaloni
<strong>Private dinner and private art show: </strong>Gianfranco Pampaloni is the owner of the silversmith turned private dining room. He works with Grisdale and a number of different chefs on the post-museum portion of the evening.
Private dinner and private art show: Gianfranco Pampaloni is the owner of the silversmith turned private dining room. He works with Grisdale and a number of different chefs on the post-museum portion of the evening.
Courtesy of Pampaloni