Florence City Tour, David & Uffizi Gallery Exclusive Guided Tour
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Maximize your time in Florence with a combo tour to visit Florence’s must-see attractions, including the Accademia with Michelangelo's David, and the Uffizi Gallery. This 5.5 hour private guided walking and museum tour pairs you with a guide to visit the Tuscan capital and all of its most important marvels.
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First, explore the city, including the historic Academia. This gallery is 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
After a break for lunch, we move inside to the Uffizi, Italy’s most visited museum. Designed as a building for the offices – or uffizi – of the Florentine magistrates, the structure grew to house the stunning collection of art amassed by the wealthy Medici family. Overlooking the Arno River, the gallery is as picturesque as the many paintings hanging on its walls. You’ll learn about its turbulent history including a mafia car bomb and severe flooding that threatened the artwork. The Uffizi has undergone extensive modernization through the early 21st century, making it a world-class museum. More than 100 rooms highlighting the best of Italian art from names like Titian and Caravaggio. Discover these Renaissance works and the artists behind them, like Raphael’s “Self Portrait.” See the most famous paintings like Botticelli’s “Primavera” or his iconic “Birth of Venus,” a work that has become a cultural reference over the past few hundred years. This tour ensures you will leave Florence having experienced the best it has to offer.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: Accademia or Uffizi 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.
Reviews(78)
Our Florence city tour was one of the highlights of our trip! Seeing the Statue of David in person was incredible, and our visit to the Uffizi Gallery was truly unforgettable. Our guide, Annette M., was exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about Florence’s history and art. She brought the paintings to life with her engaging stories and insights, helping us appreciate details we would have otherwise missed. Her enthusiasm and expertise made the entire experience both educational and enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re fortunate enough to have Annette M as your guide!
Eleonora was an absolutely fantastic guide for our private Florence tour. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for the city made every moment engaging and memorable. She brought both the Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo’s David to life with fascinating stories and insights that we never would have discovered on our own. She was warm, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable, making this one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an exceptional Florence experience!
Eleanora was an absolutely fantastic guide for our private Florence tour. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for the city made every moment engaging and memorable. She brought both the Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo’s David to life with fascinating stories and insights that we never would have discovered on our own. She was warm, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable, making this one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. We highly recommend Eleanora to anyone looking for an exceptional Florence experience!
Tour with Larisa. We toured the the Galleria del'Accademia and Uffizi Gallery with Larisa. My wife has significant movement challenges so we were concerned going in but Larisa was extremely sensitive accommodating. The attention to detail and enthusiasm Larisa shared was entertaining and fun. What a great tour!
Annette was an outstanding guide She has boundless knowledge about Florence, the history of the city, art and art history Our experience at the Uffizzi was vastly improved by her knowledge She was also accommodating to my need for a wheelchair and did not let my mobility get in the way This tour was quite expensive, but she made it worth it
Annette had boundless knowledge of city and art history Made the art come alive And very accommodating to my heed for a wheelchair Tour very expensive but worth it
The tour was outstanding. I only had a short time in Florence and it was my favorite tour of my two days but this was because of Illaria, who was an outstanding tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the day. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to have a great experience in Florence!
Great experience! Francesco did an amazing job and was very informative!
Guides can be hit or miss…. but Larisa hit, hard. Consummate Italophile (and no-nonsense Croat with a cheeky sense of humor), she brings history to life in stories and anecdotes that will make you pity the other tourists who blindly look at masterpieces they will never understand. Cheers Larisa!
If you want a really nice time with a super host (Anette), this is your tour. She is friendly, knowledgeable, funny and makes the entire experience pleasant and informative.
