Firenze Trip Overview
On this amazing visit you explore the most important of Florence’s piazzas and landmarks as well as two of its most celebrated museums. We begin on the north of the city with a visit to the Accademia Gallery where you can admire Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture: David.
After that, you’ll make your way to the magnificent Piazza Duomo. The stunning Cathedral sits at its center, with beautiful, unique marble engravings. And, and towering above everything is Brunelleschi’s Dome, a wonder of Renaissance architecture and an enduring symbol of Renaissance Florence. Following a break for lunch we continue to Piazza della Signoria with its wonderful display of Renaissance statues, followed by a visit to the Uffizi Gallery that houses a number of famous masterpieces; Botticelli’s’ “The Birth of Venue”, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Annunciation” and Michelangelo’s “Holy Family” to name a few. If you have only one day in Florence you cannot miss this tour.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Firenze, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Firenze, Toscana, Italy
On this amazing visit you explore the most important of Florence’s piazzas and landmarks as well as two of its most celebrated museums. We begin on the north of the city with a visit to the Accademia Gallery where you can admire Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture: David.
After that, you’ll make your way to the magnificent Piazza Duomo. The stunning Cathedral sits at its center, with beautiful, unique marble engravings. And, and towering above everything is Brunelleschi’s Dome, a wonder of Renaissance architecture and an enduring symbol of Renaissance Florence. Following a break for lunch we continue to Piazza della Signoria with its wonderful display of Renaissance statues, followed by a visit to the Uffizi Gallery that houses a number of famous masterpieces; Botticelli’s’ “The Birth of Venue”, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Annunciation” and Michelangelo’s “Holy Family” to name a few. If you have only one day in Florence you cannot miss this tour.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy
Your tour starts in Piazza della Signoria, Political centre of the city. From here you’ll walk to the near Uffizi gallery for your morning visit to the museum.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Piazzale Degli Uffizi 6, 50122, Florence Italy
You’ll visit the Uffizi Gallery that houses a number of famous masterpieces; Botticelli’s’ “The Birth of Venue”, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Annunciation” and Michelangelo’s “Holy Family” to name a few
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, Province of Milan, Lombardy
Then it is on to one of Florence’s most famous landmarks: the Ponte Vecchio, the city’s oldest bridge. The bridge offers panoramic views of the hills that surround Florence, perfect for a photo. Your guide will recount the bridge’s rich history, including
how the Vasari Corridor radically changed the botteghe (shops) that line the bridge.
When it’s time for lunch (at your own expense), your guide can book a local trattoria or suggest a typical Tuscan lunch.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Tuscany
After lunch, your guide will meet you to continue your tour.
The knowledge of your local, licensed guide is best appreciated as you walk through the ancient streets of Florence, a romantic Renaissance city, with enchanting piazzas and a rich history. The numerous monuments that line your route will tell the story of this marvellous place.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy
After that, you’ll make your way to the magnificant Piazza Duomo. The stunning Cathedral sits at its centre, with beautiful, unique marble engravings. And, and towering above everything is Brunelleschi’s Dome, a wonder of Renaissance architecture and an enduring symbol of Renaissance Florence.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Galleria dell’Accademia, Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50122, Florence Italy
We end the day with a visit to the Accademia Gallery where you can admire Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture: David. Be sure to look at it from every angle as you walk around it, as this is the best way to appreciate Michelangelo’s genius.
Duration: 1 hour
