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Combine a walking tour of Renaissance-era Florence with a skip-the-line 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 skip the lines 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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Strozzi in Piazza Strozzi (Strozzi Square), where you will find your guide holding a sign with “Avventure Bellissime & tour name” written on it
Itinerary
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Our tour starts in Strozzi Square that in Renaissance times was the market square for the daily food market.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Visit many back streets of Florence city center and learn about its Medieval and Renaissance history.
Admission ticket free -
2Piazza della Signoria
Visit Piazza della Signoria, the main square of Florence that offers a view of the political and artistic presence of this Renaissance city. Here your guide will introduce you to one of the most influential Florentine families, the Medici.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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During the 3-hour walking tour spend time in the Ponte Vecchio and learn about its history since it was built back in the middle ages. Peruse though its many jewelry shops, once occupied by butchers.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
See the magnificent Cathedral and Baptistery of Florence (exterior). Learn about the famous Brunelleschi Dome designed by Brunelleschi.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
See the exterior of the tall bell tower designed by Giotto, one of the showpieces of Florentine gothic architecture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
During the tour visit the Academy Gallery and learn all about the famous David by Michelangelo. The tour will conclude inside the museum.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- 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.
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Additional info
- 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.
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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