Florence Guided Tour with Accademia, Uffizi and Optional Lunch

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Galleria dell'Accademia

  Begin your guided experience at the Accademia Gallery with your small group and expert local guide. Immerse yourself in the world of Michelangelo, the genius of the Renaissance, and admire his most celebrated masterpieces, including the David, I Prigioni, San Matteo and the Palestrina Pietà. Your guide will bring Michelangelo’s art to life, revealing the stories, details and emotions behind these extraordinary works.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Palazzo Medici Riccardi

  Admire the imposing exterior of Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the first great Renaissance palace of the Medici family. From the outside, your guide will introduce the power, taste and influence of the dynasty that helped shape Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Piazza di San Lorenzo

  Piazza di San Lorenzo Discover Piazza di San Lorenzo, one of the most historic corners of Florence and closely connected to the Medici family. From the square, take in the atmosphere of the neighborhood and learn about the basilica’s long history and its role in Florentine religious and political life.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

  Marvel at the magnificent exterior of Florence Cathedral, with its richly decorated marble façade, Brunelleschi’s extraordinary dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the ancient Baptistery. From the outside, discover how this monumental complex became one of the greatest symbols of Renaissance Florence.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

  Admire Orsanmichele from the outside, a unique building that began as a grain market before becoming one of Florence’s most fascinating churches. Your guide will point out its elegant architecture and the famous exterior niches once decorated by the city’s powerful guilds.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Mercato del Porcellino

  Visit the lively Mercato del Porcellino, famous for its traditional leather stalls and the beloved bronze boar fountain. Discover the local legend behind the “Porcellino” and enjoy the charm of one of Florence’s most popular market areas.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Piazza della Signoria

  Enter Piazza della Signoria, Florence’s grand open-air museum and political heart. Surrounded by statues, historic palaces and the majestic Palazzo Vecchio, this square tells stories of power, art, rivalry and civic pride at the center of Florentine history.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Ponte Vecchio

  End your walk at the iconic Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest and most famous bridge. Lined with historic shops and suspended over the Arno River, it offers one of the city’s most unforgettable views and a perfect glimpse into Florence’s timeless charm.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Gallerie Degli Uffizi

  Continue your small-group guided tour at the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most renowned art museums in the world. Led by your expert local guide, discover masterpieces by the greatest Renaissance artists, including Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo. Through engaging commentary, you will explore the stories, symbols and artistic innovations that made Florence the cradle of the Renaissance.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Suggested wearing comfortable shoes
• Appropriate clothing is recommended to visit places of worship
• It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the visit, nor to have a refund or reschedule the guided visit.

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