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Only one day on Italian land is a remarkable Florentine holiday, on this private shore excursion to Florence. See all the highlights of Renaissance Florence including the beautiful historic center and Michelangelo’s David.
Enjoy the luxury of being transported to and from Florence in a private car with AC. Join your expert guide, who knows everything about Florence’s magnificent impact on European civilization.
Admire all the beauty of the historic center. Pass iconic Churches, bronze Baptistry doors, sweeping Palaces and the rolling River Arno, as you discover Florence’s remarkable history.
Head inside the Accademia Gallery, where Michelangelo’s David awaits – all 17ft of him! At day’s close after rubbing the nose of the Porcellino to guarantee your return, you’ll return to port, having discovered Florence.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Ponte Vecchio
This beautiful bridge, adorned with jewelers, hides a secret passageway built for Florentine aristocracy during the Renaissance.
48 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Galleria dell'Accademia
See Michelangelo’s masterpiece David – all 17ft of him – on this tour of the Academy Gallery. Learn the history of the masterwork made from imperfect marble.
48 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Baptistery of St. John
See Lorenzo Ghiberti’s amazing bronze doors with Old Testament scenes, and discover the fascinating history behind this glimmering, intricate masterpiece.
48 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Learn the strange tale behind the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the tortured genius of the maverick goldsmith/architect behind it: Brunelleschi.
48 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Loggia dei Lanzi
Visit one of the world’s best open-air galleries. Enjoy masterpieces like Donatello’s Judith and Holofernes and Cellini’s Perseus and Medusa in the open-air.
48 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Palazzo Vecchio
This grand palace was the home of the Florentine Republic and its usurpers, the Medici. Discover its blood-stained history.
48 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Piazza della Repubblica
Stand in the magnificent Renaissance square, learn the history and enjoy the atmosphere.
48 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Mercato Nuovo
New by name but not by nature; this 16th century market is very much alive today.
48 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Fontana del Porcellino
Make sure you rub the nose of this wild boar, a popular tourist attraction since the 17th century – if you do, you’ll return to Florence.
48 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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