Florence City Center Exclusive Guided Tour w/ Accademia & David

5.0 (73 reviews) Florence, Italy
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Relive the Italian Renaissance in Florence during this 2.5 hour private guided museum & walking tour covering highlights including the Accademia with Michelangelo's David. This private tour pairs you with your own personal guide to explore the history and secrets of Florence and its most famous citizens.

Options

Private French Tour

Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; Duration 2.5 Hours

SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English

SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR IN ENGLISH: Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide

This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

Private English Tour

Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2.5 Hours

Private Russian Tour

Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; Duration 2.5 Hours

Private Spanish Tour

Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; Duration 2.5 Hours

Private German Tour

Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; Duration 2.5 Hours

Private Italian Tour

Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; Duration 2.5 Hours

Private Portuguese Tour

Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; Duration 2.5 Hours

What's included

  • Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Guided Museum Tour
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Temporary exhibitions NOT included

What to expect

  1. Galleria dell'Accademia
    1h · Admission ticket included
    This tour includes a visit to the Academia, home to one of the world’s most iconic statues, David, by Michelangelo. Your guide will discuss the artistic mastermind behind this giant nude statue and his other 16th century works on display in the museum.
  2. Piazza Del Duomo
    10m
    After the Galleria dell’Accademia you will explore the Piazza del Duomo, located in the heart of Florence. The square is one of the most visited places the city and in Europe!
  3. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    In the Piazza del Duomo you will discover all about the Cathedral of Florence and its beautiful Dome which were designed by Brunelleschi in the XV century. During the tour however, you will not go inside the Dome but you will learn all about its fascinating history whilst observing it from the outside.
  4. Battistero Di San Giovanni
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    You will also see the Baptistery of the city, a religious building in Florence and one of the oldest buildings in the city. It is renowned for its three sets of bronze doors, which are one of the finest examples of renaissance art.

    *Other landmarks located in the Piazza del Duomo are the Loggia del Bigallo, a late Gothic building, the Opera del Duomo Museum, a museum containing many of the original works of art created for the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, the Arcivescoville and Canoncici’s palace, all located in the west zone of the square called Piazza San Giovanni.
  5. Via dei Calzaiuoli
    10m
    Next, you will walk along what is known as Via dei Calzaiuoli, a wide and long pedestrian street connecting the Piazza del Duomo with the Piazza della Signoria. It is probably one of the busiest streets in the city, lined with elegant boutiques and fancy restaurants.
  6. Piazza della Repubblica
    10m
    After this you will visit the Piazza della Repubblica, a public square that marks the ancient Florence. The square was completely re-designed in the XIX century and during the tour you will learn all about the changes done in the city during the period.
  7. Piazza della Signoria
    10m
    Afterwards, you will visit the Piazza della Signoria, the political square of Florence. The square is full of many original statues, such as the first public fountain of Florence, the Neptune which was done by Ammannati, or the amazing Perseus done by Cellini in the XVI century.
    There is also replica of David which was placed to show people where he stood before the statue stood before it was moved inside the Accademia.
  8. Palazzo Vecchio
    10m
    The main attraction you will discover is the Palazzo Vecchio, the city’s townhall. It is considered the main symbol of civil power in Florence. The original building construction began in 1299 above the ruins of the destroyed Uberti Ghibelline towers and is attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio.
  9. Fontana del Porcellino
    10m
    Just before finishing your tour, you will touch the nose of the “Porcellino”, a fountain of a wild board, an act considered to bring you good luck!
  10. Ponte Vecchio
    10m
    Your tour will come to an end at Ponte Vecchio, the main bridge of the city and the first built in Florence. It is the only bridge to have survived WW2.
  11. Fiume Arno
    10m
    Your tour will come to an end at Ponte Vecchio, the main bridge of the city and the first built in Florence. It is the only bridge to have survived WW2.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour starts by the statue of Giotto in the “Piazzale degli Uffizi".

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Notes: Academia museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with Timed Entry Ticket access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery. Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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