Half Day Private Tour of Florence with Academy Gallery

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Florence is a Renaissance city of orange and gold, blossoming above the golden landscape of Tuscany. Join this Florence private tour and discover its dramatic history, alongside all its beauty. Get skip-the-line access to Michelangelo’s David and enjoy a walking tour of historic Florence with your expert guide’s undivided attention.
Meet your guide at your hotel before you embark on a walking tour of Florence’s pedestrianized historic center. Discover the icons of its architecture, including Florence’s Cathedral; designed by goldsmith Brunelleschi after a design competition. Go on to the Loggia dei Lanzi – one of the world’s first open air galleries.
Enter the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David – all 17ft of him – in the flesh. Then, head to the Ponte Vecchio; the most stunning bridge, which perfectly frames the Tuscan countryside beyond. Before you leave, make sure to rub the nose of the boar, Il Porcelino – legend has it that, if you do, you’ll return to Florence!

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and return (in central Florence)
Headsets for groups of 6 or more
Full tour from an expert guide
Skip-the-line admission
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    This beautiful bridge, adorned with jewelers, hides a secret passageway built for Florentine aristocracy during the Renaissance.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    See Lorenzo Ghiberti’s amazing bronze doors with Old Testament scenes, and discover the fascinating history behind this glimmering, intricate masterpiece.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Learn the strange tale behind the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the tortured genius of the maverick goldsmith/architect behind it: Brunelleschi.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    This grand palace was the home of the Florentine Republic and its usurpers, the Medici. Discover its blood-stained history.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Piazza della Repubblica

    Stand in the magnificent Renaissance square, learn the history and enjoy the atmosphere.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Mercato Nuovo

    New by name but not by nature; this 16th-century market is very much alive today.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    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.

    30 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
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