Explore Florence Highlights including the 'David': Private Tour
Description
Your tour begins in the prestigious Accademia Gallery, where you will enjoy timed entrance tickets to the museum, and explore stunning artwork, including Michelangelo's David. Then see the religious centre of the city: admire the Duomo, whose impressive Dome was designed by Brunelleschi, and the Baptistery of Saint John, one of the oldest buildings in Florence. From the religious centre, you will walk to the political centre, and enjoy a pleasant stroll through Piazza Della Signoria, surrounded by its ancient buildings and the Loggia Dei Lanzi. In this open-air museum, we will see original masterpieces by Giambologna and Cellini. From there, you'll cross the famous Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge on the Arno River. Your tour finishes with a delicious gelato (on us!) before your guide leaves you with recommendations for how to spend the remainder of your day. This half-day tour of Florence's Renaissance artwork and architecture is a must for all visitors.
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Itinerary
Begin your tour at Galleria dell'Accademia (Accademia Gallery), the home to the largest collection of Michelangelo's sculptures. Admire "The David" and marvel at the elegance and details of this 5.17-metre (17 ft 0 in) marble sculpture, and learn why Michelangelo is considered a genius and see traces of his sculptural technique in the chisel marks of the unfinished sculptures of the "Slaves".
Enjoy a walking tour of Florence's highlights, including the magnificent Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) and the famed baptistry with its gilded 'Gates of Paradise' doors. Explore the historical political heart of Florence with the medieval castle-like Palazzo Vecchio and the elegant Renaissance Uffizi Gallery buildings, admiring the beautiful sculptures along the way, and enjoying a refreshing ice cream break during your tour.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
Bruce was a genuine and very accommodating person, we asked him to change the plan for the tour at the last minute and he happily did so. All of his knowledge and points of interest in the various neighborhoods was very helpful and informative. We enjoyed our time with Bruce very much and appreciated his flexibility.
Hi Kathy, it's fantastic to hear about your positive experience with Bruce! His accommodating nature and wealth of knowledge clearly enriched your tour and made it memorable. It sounds like you had a fantastic time with Bruce, and his flexibility added an extra layer of appreciation to your experience. We would love to see some photos of your time exploring with Bruce. We would love to see photos of your time exploring with Bruce. It would encourage other travellers to go on this tour with Bruce. We hope to see you in future for another Travel Curious adventure!
