Accademia and Duomo Square private tour

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 4 more

You'll be speachless in front of Michelangelo's David and the stunning Duomo Square! David and the Duomo are the two symbols of Florence so no trip is complete without seeing them both. We will have express entrance at the Accademia and you'll be soon in front of David and the 'Prisoners', a group of captivating statues that Michelangelo started, but never completed. After a brief walk we'll be in the Duomo Square where you'll see the Duomo (external visit) - the largest church of Florence- its Belltower and the Baptistery. Our tour includes the visit of the Museo dell'Opera (Duomo Museum) where you'll see Michelangelo's Pietà and the famous 'Gate of Heaven', followed by the internal visit of the Baptistery. Lastly, you'll have the chance to relax with a coffee or a drink in one of the most panoramic terraces in the square, filling your eyes with eternal beauty! This tour will give you a deep understanding of the two must see places of Florence!

What's Included

Professional tour guide
Head sets compulsory from 7 people
Museum tickets

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of 'My Academy Bar'

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    In front of the museum you will meet your guide who will show you the most famous masterpieced by Michelangelo: David You will learn about Michelangelo's life and personality, his manias and his sculpting technique. You will see Michelangelo's Prigioni (Prisoners), a group of statues that he never finished.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Piazza del Duomo

    An overview of Duomo Square with its Duomo, Baptistery and Belltower

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    See one of Michelangelo's Pietà that he started when he was in his 80s and then the original Ghiberti's doors (the Gate of Paradise which was once the estern door of the Baptistery), Donatello's stunning statue of Mary Magdalen. You will discover more about the construction of the dome by Brunelleschi and see some models of the dome.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    See where generations and generations of Florentines have been baptised under the ceiling of the Baptisery whose shining mosaics tell us impressive stories from the Bible.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Guided Tours of Florence

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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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