Why choose this Florence tour ?
Ever wonder why David has become one of the most famous works of art? Learn all about it with an expert. Get up close and personal with Michelangelo’s David on a private visit to the Accademia Gallery and walking tour. Learn the history behind its making and discover how Michelangelo turned an old block of marble, quarried years before he was born, into a record-breaking world wonder.
After the visit, follow your guide on a walk through magnificent squares to see all the famous sites and landmarks.
Enjoy priority entrance with fast-track entrance tickets for the Accademia Gallery.
Walk through magnificent squares in the heart of Florence.
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What makes Accademia with City Walking Tour, 3 hrs a unique experience ?
The tour begins with a visit to the Accademia Gallery. Enjoy priority entrance with an expert guide and see Michelangelo’s original David. Hear all about the making of the colossal statue. Discover how Michelangelo was actually the third sculptor to work on a block of marble and how he transformed the image of this biblical hero into an icon.
After the Accademia visit, follow your guide on a walking tour through the heart of the city. See the Medici Palace and learn about the history of the family.
Hear the story about how Michelangelo was commissioned to create a new facade for the church by the Medici, and why it was never finished.
The tour stops in Cathedral Square, below the magnificent dome of Florence Cathedral. Here you will see where David was supposed to be placed. Learn about the history of Florence Cathedral and the construction of the landmark dome.
See the Baptistery and its beautiful “Gates of Paradise”.
This was once the center of town, site of the forum in ancient Roman times. Learn about the founding of the city and how the square was transformed over the centuries.
Continue the walk to Orsanmichele. Early Renaissance sculpture adorns the niches outside this Medieval church. Here we will find the art of Michelangelo’s predecessors like Donatello, a source of inspiration for Michelangelo’s masterpiece.
In Piazza Della Signoria see Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall of the city built in medieval times. A copy of David stands in front of the palazzo. Hear the story of how the original statue stood here for hundreds of years and how it survived riots, the city’s tumulus events, and a strike of lightning before being moved to the Accademia.
See the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in town, and the only one to survive World War II. Learn the history behind this iconic landmark of Florence.
The itinerary continues to Piazza Santa Croce. Here, admire the beautiful facade of the basilica and historic buildings lining the square.
On the way back to the Cathedral Square, pass by the Bargello with its impressive tower.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Accademia with City Walking Tour, 3 hrs
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- 3-hr guided tour in with an expert guide with walking tour and museum visit
- Priority entrance with skip-the-line tickets and reservations to the Accademia Gallery
- Radios with headsets
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- Hotel pick up and drop up
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Florence Specialists for Small Group Tours srls.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.