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- English
- Italian
On this 2.5-hour private tour you'll enjoy skip-the-line tickets to discover the majestic works of art in the world famous Accademia Gallery in Florence. Together with your kid-friendly guide, you will gain insight into the history behind the city highlights, learn about Florentine artists and more.
Meet your guide in Piazza Santa Croce and meander through the narrow streets and piazzas as you marvel at the numerous landmarks along the way. See the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, the Holy Cross Church and finally, the Accademia Gallery where you will enter with priority tickets.
The kids will be entertained with games and activities, using iPads to help them learn about art and history, while still having fun! Here you can learn about the master, Michelangelo’s works of art; sculptures, paintings, projects, and most importantly, see his best-known statue of “David”.
This is the perfect combination of art, history and city sightseeing for the whole family!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please 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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1Basilica of Santa Croce
The Santa Croce Basilica is the principal Franciscan church in Florence, Italy, and a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church. It is situated in Piazza di Santa Croce, about 800 meters south-east of the Duomo. It is the burial place of some famous Italians, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, the poet Foscolo, the philosopher Gentile and the composer Rossini, which is why it is known also as the Temple of the Italian Glories.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria is the L-shaped 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 focus of the city. It is the meeting place of Florentines as well as the numerous tourists, located near Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo and is where you enter to the Uffizi Gallery.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Say hello to Porcellino!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Galleria dell'Accademia was founded in 1784 by Pietro Leopoldo, the Grand Duke of Tuscany. It is an art museum best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture of David. It also has other sculptures by Michelangelo and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mostly from the period 1300–1600.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Piazza del Duomo
Piazza del Duomo is located in the heart of the historical center of Florence. The square contains the Florence Cathedral (the Duomo) with Brunelleschi's dome, Giotto's bell tower, the Florence Baptistery and more.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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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