Skip-the-line Florence Tour w/ Accademia & David - Semi-Private | 2 hours 30 minutes

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2 Adults x $647.20
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Private Guide Just For You: Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2.5 Hours; All Entrance Fees

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 7 Guests Maximum
  • Semi-Private Museum Tour
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
  • Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Overview

Relive the Italian Renaissance in Florence during this 2.5 hour city tour covering highlights including the Accademia with Michelangelo's David. This semi-private tour welcomes up to 8 guests to explore the history and secrets of Florence and its most famous citizens.

Meeting points

Meet your guide in front of reservation door at the Academia Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

End point

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Itinerary

  • Galleria dell'Accademia

    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. You’ll also wander the streets of the city center, learning about Florence’s long history as it unfolded in public squares like Piazza della Signoria and Piazza della Repubblica. See the only bridge to survive World War II, the Ponte Vecchio while discussing the noble Medici family who put Florence on the map. Follow in the steps of artists like Leonardo da Vinci who would have marveled at the city’s stunning architecture including the imposing Duomo. Hear all about this magnificent church that towers over Florence, including the gleaming bronze Baptistery Doors. By the end, you’ll have experienced the most important sites that Florence has to offer.

    1 hour

  • Piazza del Duomo

    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!

    10 minutes

  • Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

    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.

    30 minutes

  • Battistero Di San Giovanni

    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.

    10 minutes

  • Via dei Calzaiuoli

    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.

    10 minutes

  • Piazza della Repubblica

    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.

    10 minutes

  • Piazza della Signoria

    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.

    10 minutes

  • Palazzo Vecchio

    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.

    10 minutes

  • Fontana del Porcellino

    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!

    10 minutes

  • Ponte Vecchio

    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.

    10 minutes

  • Fiume Arno

    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.

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • 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
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed
  • 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.

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Lovely and memorable

Published on Oct, 2024

This tour was very well structured and provided a good emphasis on Michelangelo’s David which was our focus while also getting a primer on the rest of Florence. Annette was top notch and was one of the best tour guides we had out of any of the major cities we visited around Italy. She was extremely informative and provided essential context to the art, history, and culture of the city. Annette made our visit to Florence as great as it was and we were glad to have had her as our guide.

Great!

Published on Sep, 2024

We enjoyed the tour. Sabrina was very informative about the history as well as recommendations to try in the city. The tour focused on the main attractions which is what we wanted. Highly recommend!

One of the most enjoyable tours I have been on!!!

Published on Sep, 2024

Francesco was amazing! He was very informative and educated. He was very passionate and so well versed in this tour. I was very impressed and so enjoyed our tour. I wish we had more time in Florence as I would have definitely booked him for another tour.

Private or semi private is definitely the way to go

Published on Aug, 2024

Elizabetta, our tour guide was terrific. We were pleasantly surprised when we learned that she is an English teacher when she’s not giving tours. She was a fountain of knowledge and her passion was quite evident. She was extremely flexible and adjusted on the fly as 2 people in our group wanted to stop for some food, so she used the opportunity to go to the Ufizzi and collect our tickets so that we could then maximize our time in the museum. Excellent tour. Semi private or private is definitely the way to go, even though it is pricier.

Highly Recommend - Great Tour Guide!

Published on Jul, 2024

My wife and I did the combo of the David, Walking Tour, plus Uffizi. Annette was the best! We entered all of the museums with ease. Annette was extremely knowledgeable on the towns history and everything involved. If visiting Florence and looking to learn what you’re looking at around the city, take this tour!

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