Florence Private Walking Tour with Michelangelo’s David

Combine a walking tour of Renaissance-era Florence with a Timed Entry Ticket tour of the Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’ Accademia)! With a local guide, stroll around Florence’s historical center to see top sights like Florence Duomo as well as Renaissance architecture. Learn about influential Florentines like the Medici family and the poet Dante Alighieri, and then Timed Entry Ticket to enter the Accademia Gallery. See Michelangelo’s original ‘David’ sculpture and learn all about the famous sculptor who hailed from Florence. COMPULSORY NOT TAKING ANY RUCKSACK AND LARGE BAGS DURING THE TOUR BECAUSE THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY DOES NOT HAVE A LUGGAGE DEPOSIT AREA AND CLIENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE MUSEUM IF HAVING A BAG EXCEEDING THE SIZE OF A NORMAL SIZE HAND BAG.

1. 1

   Florence Historic Center

   Pass by

   Explore the back streets and hidden corners of Florence’s historic city center as your guide brings the city’s fascinating Medieval and Renaissance history to life. Discover atmospheric lanes, historic buildings and lesser-known details that reveal how Florence developed through the centuries.

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   Piazza della Signoria

   30 min

   Visit Piazza della Signoria, Florence’s historic political heart and one of the city’s most impressive squares. Admire its remarkable architecture and open-air sculptures while learning about the political and artistic life of Renaissance Florence. Here, your guide will introduce you to the powerful Medici family and explain the important role they played in shaping the history, culture and artistic legacy of the city.

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   Ponte Vecchio

   20 min

   During your 3-hour Florence walking tour, spend time exploring the iconic Ponte Vecchio, one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Learn about its fascinating history dating back to the Middle Ages and discover how its shops, once occupied by butchers, later became home to the goldsmiths and jewelers that still line the bridge today. Enjoy time to browse the beautiful jewelry shops while taking in views over the Arno River.

4. 4

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   15 min

   Admire the magnificent Florence Cathedral and Baptistery from the exterior and learn about their remarkable history and architecture. Discover the story behind Brunelleschi’s iconic Dome, one of the great masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance.

5. 5

   Campanile di Giotto

   10 min

   Admire the exterior of Giotto’s Bell Tower, one of the finest examples of Florentine Gothic architecture. Learn about its elegant design, decorative marble façade and the important role it plays within Florence’s magnificent Cathedral complex.

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   Galleria dell'Accademia

   1 hour

   Visit the Accademia Gallery with pre-booked timed admission tickets and admire Michelangelo’s world-famous David. Learn about the masterpiece, its history and artistic significance with your expert guide. The tour concludes inside the museum, where you may continue exploring independently.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Rucksacks/backpacks are NOT allowed inside Accademia Gallery!!!! As there is no deposit area in the vicinity, avoid taking any rucksacks/backpacks as due to the new rules you will not be admitted inside the monuments
• At times, Museums close without notice. No refunds are available as these events are beyond our control.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.