Half Day Private Tour of Florence with Academy Gallery

Florence, Italy
Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Florence is a Renaissance city of orange and gold, blossoming above the golden landscape of Tuscany. Join this Florence private tour and discover its dramatic history, alongside all its beauty. Get access to Michelangelo’s David and enjoy a walking tour of historic Florence with your expert guide’s undivided attention.
Meet your guide at your hotel before you embark on a walking tour of Florence’s pedestrianized historic center. Discover the icons of its architecture, including Florence’s Cathedral; designed by goldsmith Brunelleschi after a design competition. Go on to the Loggia dei Lanzi – one of the world’s first open air galleries.
Enter the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David – all 17ft of him – in the flesh. Then, head to the Ponte Vecchio; the most stunning bridge, which perfectly frames the Tuscan countryside beyond. Before you leave, make sure to rub the nose of the boar, Il Porcelino – legend has it that, if you do, you’ll return to Florence!

What's included

  • Full tour from an expert guide
  • Entry Tickets
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drink

What to expect

  1. Ponte Vecchio
    30m
    This beautiful bridge, adorned with jewelers, hides a secret passageway built for Florentine aristocracy during the Renaissance.
  2. Galleria dell'Accademia
    30m · Admission ticket included
    See Michelangelo’s masterpiece David – all 17ft of him – on this tour of the Academy Gallery. Learn the history of the masterwork made from imperfect marble.
  3. Battistero Di San Giovanni
    30m
    See Lorenzo Ghiberti’s amazing bronze doors with Old Testament scenes, and discover the fascinating history behind this glimmering, intricate masterpiece.
  4. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    15m
    Learn the strange tale behind the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the tortured genius of the maverick goldsmith/architect behind it: Brunelleschi.
  5. Loggia dei Lanzi
    15m
    Visit one of the world’s best open-air galleries. Enjoy masterpieces like Donatello’s Judith and Holofernes and Cellini’s Perseus and Medusa in the open-air.
  6. Palazzo Vecchio
    15m · Admission ticket included
    This grand palace was the home of the Florentine Republic and its usurpers, the Medici. Discover its blood-stained history.
  7. Piazza Della Repubblica
    15m
    Stand in the magnificent Renaissance square, learn the history and enjoy the atmosphere.
  8. Mercato Nuovo
    15m
    New by name but not by nature; this 16th-century market is very much alive today.
  9. Fontana del Porcellino
    15m
    Make sure you rub the nose of this wild boar, a popular tourist attraction since the 17th century – if you do, you’ll return to Florence.

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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

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