Florence City Tour: Renaissance and Medieval Visit, Accademia, Uffizi & Lunch

Engage yourself in the heart of Florence’s old city center, where the Accademia Gallery unveils Michelangelo’s masterpieces. Marvel at the iconic “David” and other renowned works. Continue with a walking tour, exploring the San Lorenzo Church and the Duomo complex. Admire the San Giovanni Baptistery, the Brunelleschi’s Dome and Giotto’s bell tower. Traverse vibrant Via Calzaiuoli, discovering the Orsanmichele Church and the lively Mercato della Paglia. Experience the romance of Ponte Vecchio, adorned with prestigious jewelry shops and conclude your stroll in Piazza Signoria, an open-air museum, where the majestic Palazzo Vecchio overlooks it all. Indulge in a Tuscan lunch in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon, be captivated by the Uffizi Gallery. Explore the art treasures of Botticelli, and others and admire the ethereal “Primavera” and the iconic “Birth of Venus”. After the guided tour, embrace the opportunity to stay in the museum in the timeless art of the museum.

The tour will start in the old city center with the Guided Visit of Accademia Gallery, with a total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned works, the “David”, and other important masterpieces such as ”I Prigioni”, ”San Matteo” and the “Palestrina Pietà”. The young Michelangelo carved the David from a huge block of rough marble in three years, creating an imposing sculpture of absolute beauty, an icon of the renaissance model.

Your Walking tour starts with Palazzo Medici Riccardi, designed by Michelozzo di Bartolomeo for Cosimo de’ Medici, head of the Medici banking family

The church of the Medici family, designed by Brunelleschi, is a Renaissance masterpiece known for its harmonious architecture. It houses the tombs of the Medici, showcasing the city’s cultural and political history.

The wonderful square also called Piazza del Duomo, where you can admire the impressive Cathedral with the Cupola del Brunelleschi, Giotto’s bell tower and the Baptistery of S. John with the Gates of Paradise

The Porcellino Fountain in Florence, a bronze statue of a wild boar. Located in the Straw Market, is a popular attraction where visitors can rub the boar’s snout for good luck and place a coin in its mouth. The tradition is believed to ensure a return to Florence.

The famous square which can be considered an “outdoor sculpture museum”, dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. You will be amazed by all the masterpieces such as The Fountain of Neptune, the Statue of Cosimo I and the Loggia dei Lanzi

You will end your amazing walking tour in the famous Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, by admiring its renowned jewellery shops.

After a break for lunch you will visit a must see in Florence, one of the most important museums in the world: the Uffizi Gallery. Home to masterpieces of great artists like Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaello and many others, it will impress you for its absolute beauty. Follow your professional guide to discover all the precious gems kept inside this unique museum.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Uffizi ticket is also valid to access the National Archaeological Museum and the Opificio delle Pietre Dure
• Typical Tuscan Lunch in a Restaurant located in the old town , 3-course set menu, drinks to be paid on the spot
• It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the visit, nor to have a refund or reschedule the guided visit.
• The service of pre-booking provided by Caf Tour & Travel, ensures to skip the general admission line at the Museum. Despite our reservations, during periods of increased inflow of visitors, the admission to the museums may be subject to delays due to: – Security check at the entrance (metal detector) – The maximum number of people allowed at the same time inside the Museum for security reasons and in order to protect the integrity of the exhibited works. Based on the above reasons any possible delay cannot be attributable to Caf Tour & Travel responsibility.

• Full Day Tour with Lunch
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  Spanish full day tour: This option includes: Accademia guided Visit, Guided Walking tour of Florence, typical Tuscan Lunch, Uffizi guided Visit

• April to October – monolingual small group Tour
• Local Professional Guide
• Comprehensive Guided Visit of whole Florence city center
• Uffizi Guided Visit in small group with max 9 pax per Guide (if option selected)
• Accademia Guided Visit in small group with max 19 pax per Guide
• From November 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2025: Spanish Visit is confirmed with min 4 participants
• Entrance ticket, museum reservation fee and guaranteed entry time
• 3-course Tuscan Lunch in a typical Restaurant located in the old city

• drinks to be paid on the spot
• 0-6 years old, lunch to be paid on the spot
• If you selected Half Day Tour: Uffizi Gallery Visit is not included

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Meeting time and departure time:
HALF DAY TOUR
– Morning Visit at 08:45 am – At the corner between Via Ricasoli and Piazza San Marco, in front of the loggiato of Accademia delle Belle Arti
IMPORTANT – From April 1st 2025: check in time at 8:15am and entrance time at 8:30am 
– Walking tour at 10:30 am at Via de Martelli 50/r, in front of Caffè Firenze
IMPORTANT – From April 1st 2025: check in time at 9:45am and entrance time at 10:00am

FULL DAY TOUR
– Morning Visit at at 08:45am – at Accademia Gallery, in front of the entrance reserved to booking holders
IMPORTANT – From April 1st 2025: check in time at 8:15am and entrance time at 8:30am 
– Walking tour at 10:30am at Via de Martelli 50/r, in front of Caffè Firenze
IMPORTANT – From April 1st 2025: check in time at 9:45am and entrance time at 10:00am
– Afternoon Visit at 3:00 pm – Caf Tour & Travel Agency, in Via dei Tavolini, 15r 50122 Florence
From November to March: meeting point at the Uffizi Gallery Piazzale, in front of Dante Alighieri Statue, located close to door n. 1. An Assistant waits for you wearing blue clothing with Caf Tour and Gray Line Logos

Lunch starts from 12:30pm to 13:15pm – Trattoria da Benvenuto – Via della Mosca, 16, Firenze.
3 course set menu, drinks to be paid on the spot. Infanto 0-5 years old, drinks to be paid on the spot.

– The guided service may be provided in two languages due to operational reasons

During periods of increased inflow of visitors, the admission to the museums may be subject to delays due to:
– Security check at the entrance
– The maximum number of people allowed at the same time inside the Museum for security reasons and in order to protect the integrity of the exhibited works.
Based on the above reasons any possible delay cannot be attributable to Caf Tour & Travel responsibility.

Caf Tour & Travel Agency contact: Phone +39 055 29.55.72 or +39 055 28.32.00 – Whatsapp: +39 3458025842

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by CAF Tour and Travel.
• 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 4 Stars based on 1031 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.