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Skip-the-line Exclusive Florence Guided Tour w/ Accademia & David

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Italy, Toscana, Florence
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Florence
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Relive the Italian Renaissance in Florence during this 2.5 hour private guided museum & walking tour covering highlights including the Accademia with Michelangelo's David. This private tour pairs you with your own personal guide to explore the history and secrets of Florence and its most famous citizens.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50122, Florence Italy

This tour includes a visit to the Academia, home to one of the world’s most iconic statues, David, by Michelangelo. Your guide will discuss the artistic mastermind behind this giant nude statue and his other 16th century works on display in the museum.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy

After the Galleria dell’Accademia you will explore the Piazza del Duomo, located in the heart of Florence. The square is one of the most visited places the city and in Europe!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Via della Canonica, 1 Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy

In the Piazza del Duomo you will discover all about the Cathedral of Florence and its beautiful Dome which were designed by Brunelleschi in the XV century. During the tour however, you will not go inside the Dome but you will learn all about its fascinating history whilst observing it from the outside.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Battistero di San Giovanni, Piazza San Giovanni, 50122, Florence Italy

You will also see the Baptistery of the city, a religious building in Florence and one of the oldest buildings in the city. It is renowned for its three sets of bronze doors, which are one of the finest examples of renaissance art.

*Other landmarks located in the Piazza del Duomo are the Loggia del Bigallo, a late Gothic building, the Opera del Duomo Museum, a museum containing many of the original works of art created for the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, the Arcivescoville and Canoncici’s palace, all located in the west zone of the square called Piazza San Giovanni.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Via dei Calzaiuoli, Florence Italy

Next, you will walk along what is known as Via dei Calzaiuoli, a wide and long pedestrian street connecting the Piazza del Duomo with the Piazza della Signoria. It is probably one of the busiest streets in the city, lined with elegant boutiques and fancy restaurants.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Tuscany

After this you will visit the Piazza della Repubblica, a public square that marks the ancient Florence. The square was completely re-designed in the XIX century and during the tour you will learn all about the changes done in the city during the period.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy

Afterwards, you will visit the Piazza della Signoria, the political square of Florence. The square is full of many original statues, such as the first public fountain of Florence, the Neptune which was done by Ammannati, or the amazing Perseus done by Cellini in the XVI century.
There is also replica of David which was placed to show people where he stood before the statue stood before it was moved inside the Accademia.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy

The main attraction you will discover is the Palazzo Vecchio, the city’s townhall. It is considered the main symbol of civil power in Florence. The original building construction began in 1299 above the ruins of the destroyed Uberti Ghibelline towers and is attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Fontana del Porcellino, Via Val di Lamona Piazza del Mercato Nuovo, 50122, Florence Italy

Just before finishing your tour, you will touch the nose of the “Porcellino”, a fountain of a wild board, an act considered to bring you good luck!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, 50125, Florence Italy

Your tour will come to an end at Ponte Vecchio, the main bridge of the city and the first built in Florence. It is the only bridge to have survived WW2.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Arno River, Florence Italy

Your tour will come to an end at Ponte Vecchio, the main bridge of the city and the first built in Florence. It is the only bridge to have survived WW2.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions
  • Guided Museum Tour
  • Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Entry/Admission - Galleria dell'Accademia

Exclusions
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Temporary exhibitions NOT included
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Notes: Academia museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Accademia Gallery, Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy


Return Details

Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Kathy_K

25 Mar, 2024

Meeting Laura. She was wonderful so knowledgeable. Of course seeing all the sights on our walking tour as well.

mirub2024

14 Jan, 2024

The tour is simply exquisite. We were mesmerized by the Statue of David. The explanations and informations given to us in every detail by our tour guide Annette is just so wonderful. We learnt so much about arts and culture, the renaissance period, Medici family and much more as we walked around the historical sights with Annette after we visited the Accademia. A must tour when you are in Florence.. and yes do make sure Annette is your tour guide.

sammO5842TV

14 Nov, 2023

Fantastic tour that really helped us understand the history of Florence. Alessandra was a fabulous guide, very knowledgeable and interesting. Highly recommended!

mollyf435

18 Oct, 2023

The tour we went on was very informative. Our tour guide Eleonora, is very passionate about her city. We learned so much and she made it very enjoyable. The private tour was designed just for us and was perfect.

Michael_W

07 Oct, 2023

One of the best tours we’ve been on, anywhere. Allesandra, our guide, was extremely well prepared, informative, funny, and engaging. Go find Alessandra and get signed up. Just exceptional.

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Exquisite Tour of the David Statue

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Wonderful city tour of Florence!

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Amazing tour - highly recommend!!

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Our Anniversary Trip to Florence

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