Florence Highlights Walking Tour with David & Accademia Gallery

Experience the Heart of Florence and behold Michelangelo’s magnificent David in this half-day tour! This captivating walking tour serves as an ideal introduction to the Renaissance city of Italy.

Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, explore Florence’s prominent districts and significant landmarks. Immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant history as you amble by iconic sites like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria.

As the grand finale, enjoy the privilege of skip-the-line access to the extraordinary Accademia Gallery, where the renowned statue of David resides.

Start of your day with a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery. Bypass long queues on your way in, and marvel at Renaissance masterpieces by the great masters such as Botielli, Ghilandaio and ofcourse plenty of time at Michelangelo’s David. Your knowledgeable guide will shed a light on the remarkable story behind Michelangelo’s heroic victory in sculpting this masterpiece.

This impressive Dome has become an important landmark of Florence, and can be spotted on its skyline easily. Explore the outside of this incredible building alongside your guide, and learn about its construction and the key events that occurred here.

Located near the duomo, your guide will take you to the bronze baptistery doors, also known as the Gates of Paradise. The detailed artistry and stories on the Baptistry Doors, will enhance your knowledge of Florence’s cultural history.

Who thinks Florence, thinks Dante. This famous Italian poet fell in love with Beatrice, and the couples romance was the main inspiration for Dante’s Divine Comedy. This charming church is said to be the final resting place of Dante’s biggest love.

Discover the charm of the House of Dante as you stroll down a quaint narrow street. This Tuscan-style brown brick residence was once the home of the renowned author of “The Divine Comedy,” Dante Alighieri. Today, it stands as a museum honouring the life and work of this beloved Florentine poet.

This quaint church is definitely not your every day Italian church. Originally built as a grain market and later converted into a church, its one of a kind stop on our Florence Highlights route. Let our guide introduce you to its unique features, and historical importance.

Heard the saying you got to make your own luck? Located near the leather market the Florentines something to help them. By rubbing the snout of this bronze boar statue, its believed to bring good luck and ensure a return to Florence. Like throwing a coin in the Trevi Fountain in Rome, this cute boar’s snout cannot remain unrubbed!

Many people refer to Piazza della Signoria as an outdoor art expedition. In this beautiful square, you’ll see the dozens of statues and captivating architecture. In front of Palazzo Vecchio, you will be able to spot another David statue. Don’t be fooled though, this one is just a copy of the original Statue of David that you saw at the Accademia.

Piazza della Signoria is also home to Palazzo Vecchio. the beautiful palace was the former town hall of Florence for centuries, and residence of the powerful Medici family.

This extensive gallery features one of the most significant art collections in the world. Hence, its one of the most visited museums in Florence. Though we only visit the exterior, our guide is more than happy to advise on the best way to get inside.

Lastly, the tour heads to the Arno River and stops at Florence’s most famous bridge, the Ponte Vecchio, or “Old Bridge.”. This bridge has been a central selling place for vendors since as early as the 13th century and our guide will provide you with some fun facts and stories.

This stop will conclude the tour, and the timing will be perfect to go grab a delicious Florentine lunch. Our guide is happy to recommend local restaurants although, it’s hard to go wrong in Florence.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This is a small-group tour limited to 18 participants maximum
• We will be visiting a church during the tour, so please make sure to have knees and shoulders covered, otherwise you may be denied entrance into the sites
• This is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes are recommended
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.

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• Enjoy a Walking Tour of Florence’s Highlights
• Marvel at Michelangelo’s David
• Engaging English-Speaking Expert Guide for Small Group Setting of 18!
• Visit Piazza della Signoria, Florence’s Duomo (externally), Ponte Vecchio & More!
• Guided Tour and Skip-the-Line Entry for the Accademy Galleria

• Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
• Food & Beverages
• Gratuities

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Large bags, backpacks, luggage and tripods cannot be brought into the Accademia Gallery. There is no coat check or space on-site to leave your belongings. Please leave such items at your hotel.
• DRESS CODE: Entrance into any religious site requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
• Please read our meeting point directions thoroughly in advance. It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 10 – 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
• Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. A photo of the first page of your passport saved on your smartphone works as well.
• The tours involve a fair amount of walking and sometimes stairs and uneven terrain; comfortable shoes are always recommended.
• Depending on the size of your group, headphones may be used for some tours. In this case, headphones will be provided. You may use your own earphones if you wish.
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
• We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line.
• The museums, sites and monuments we visit on our tours are among the most popular in the world. Careful planning helps limit crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours/high season.
• We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected, however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.

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• This Tour is Provided by The Roman Guy Tours.
• 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 4.5 Stars based on 140 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.