Why choose this Florence tour ?
Discover Florence and see the top places from your sightseeing list. Stroll through Piazza della Signoria, admire the magnificent Duomo and step into the temple of humanism – the Accademia Gallery – to see Michelangelo’s David.
Skip the guidebook and map and see Florence’s A-list sights with a guide.
Hear the stories about Michelangelo and his masterpieces.
Learn why the genius never finished his Prisoners.
Admire the Cathedral of Florence with its biggest masonry dome in the world.
Take a look at the Gates of Paradise on Florentine Baptistery.
Install a dialogue with your guide and make this experience unique and tailor-made for you.
Make the most of your Florence adventure
What makes Private WALKING Tour and ACCADEMIA Gallery in Florence Italy a unique experience ?
Step into one of the world’s most famous museum – the Accademia Gallery. Enjoy the priority entrance and see the original David by Michelangelo. Discover the Prisoners by Michelangelo and learn why these sculptures were never finished. Hear incredible stories about Michelangelo and learn why even popes called him “divine”. Get the idea why Michelangelo’s David is so famous and imagine the great sculptor working on his masterpiece through the stories told by your expert tour guide.
Take a look at the Medici Palace – the first residence of the Godfathers of the Renaissance and imagine how Michelangelo lived there under the protection of Lorenzo the Magnificent. We will see the exterior of the palace.
Admire San Lorenzo – the first Florentine cathedral and the church entirely sponsored by the Medici clan.
See the exterior of the Medici Chapels – the final resting place of members of the famous dynasty that shaped the history of Florence.
Standing in one of the most beautiful squares of Florence, learn the stories about the Baptistery of San Giovanni – the oldest building of the city with its famous Gates of Paradise.
Admire the magnificent Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore which has a unique flower-shaped plan and the biggest masonry dome in the world – the marvel of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Even Michelangelo said “It would be difficult to equal… impossible to surpass.”
Continue the tour at the most Florentine place of Florence – the granary-turned-church Orsanmichele. Originally it was an open grain market, but as long as it hosted a miraculous painting of Madonna, a lot of believers chose this destination for their pilgrimage. Hear the stories of how the market became a church and see the sculptures that inspired Michelangelo.
Start the tour in the heart of Florence – Piazza della Signoria that is both the political center and a museum under the open sky. Take a look at original sculptures by famous Renaissance artists that are still decorating the piazza. Admire Palazzo Vecchio – the fortress like city hall and see where the original David used to stand for almost four centuries.
Finish the tour at Ponte Vecchio – one of the most iconic places in Florence.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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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Private WALKING Tour and ACCADEMIA Gallery in Florence Italy Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- 1-hour tour at the Accademia Gallery
- 2-hour walking tour
- Priority entrance ticket to the Accademia Gallery
Not Included
- Tickets to Battistero di San Giovanni (we only stand outside)
- Tickets to the Duomo (we only stand outside)
- Tickets to the Palazzo Medici Riccardi (we only stand outside)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Irina in Florence.
- 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 7 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.