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- Italian
Explore the magic of Florence and its marvellous highlights on this 2.5-hour private tour with your own local guide. Make your way around the city's landmarks on foot, with a personalized visit to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David.
Meet your guide at the Santa Croce church and start your walk towards the historical center. You'll see famous buildings like the Palazzo Vecchio, symbols of the city such as the main Cathedral with it's dome shaped roof, cobbled streets, bridges like the Ponte Vecchio, museums like the Uffizi Gallery and more. These are just some of the sights you'll take in. Along the way your knowledgeable guide will acquaint you with the history of the city and stories from the past.
Enjoy skip-the-line entry into the Accademia Gallery and avoid the queues to see one of the most visited sculptures in the city; Michelangelo's masterpiece, the David, as well as other impressive collections of artworks.
This is an ideal way to discover beautiful Florence!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide next to the statue of Cosimo I on horseback. They will be holding up a sign with your name on it.
Itinerary
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Basilica of Santa Croce (Pass by)
The Basilica of Santa Croce is also known as the Temple of the Italian Glories as it houses the tombs of famous Florentines such as Michelangelo, the composer Rossini and others. It is the largest Franciscan church in the world and boasts 16 chapels with incredible frescoes and a relief by Donatello.
Admission ticket free -
1Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria is the square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and still maintains its reputation as the political heart of the city. It is also a meeting place for Florentines, tourists and is where you enter to the Uffizi Gallery.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The Ponte Veccchio is a medieval bridge crossing the Arno River. It has been rebuilt a couple of times over the centuries and the last time was in 1345 by Taddeo Gaddi. Today you can see many jewellers and souvenir shops but once up a time it was full of butchers and fishmongers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The Palazzo Vecchio is the town hall of Florence. It overlooks the Piazza della Signoria square, which holds a copy of Michelangelo's David statue and the statues in the Loggia dei Lanzi. Originally it was called the Palazzo della Signoria after the government of the medieval and Renaissance Republic of Florence.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
The main cathedral of Florence (Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower) stands tall in the main square, made of panels of green and pink marble and includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower. All three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Admission ticket free -
4
The Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence is a world-renowned art museum, home to Michelangelo's sculpture of the David. Inside you can see other sculptures by Michelangelo as well as a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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