Embark on a morning exploration of Florence’s highlights, including a visit to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David. Discover the city’s architecture, monuments, and markets on this informative walking tour.
Embark on a morning exploration of Florence’s highlights, including a visit to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David. Discover the city’s architecture, monuments, and markets on this informative walking tour.
- Galleria dell’Accademia - Join the guide just a short distance from one of Florence’s premier museums, the Accademia Gallery. With skip-the-line tickets, enjoy immediate access to view Michelangelo’s “David” before the crowds gather.
- Basilica di San Lorenzo - Following the museum visit, the guide will lead you through Florence’s back streets,…
- Galleria dell’Accademia - Join the guide just a short distance from one of Florence’s premier museums, the Accademia Gallery. With skip-the-line tickets, enjoy immediate access to view Michelangelo’s “David” before the crowds gather.
- Basilica di San Lorenzo - Following the museum visit, the guide will lead you through Florence’s back streets, offering a local’s perspective of the city’s oldest section and its medieval townhouses.
- Piazza del Duomo - Next, head to Piazza Duomo to admire the stunning Cathedral and its uniquely preserved marble engravings. Overhead, Brunelleschi’s Dome stands as the ultimate symbol of Renaissance Florence, renowned for its innovative design and challenging construction. The bustling Piazza Duomo is filled with fascinating sights, including Giotto’s bell tower, a remarkable example of 1300s architecture, and the magnificent Porta del Paradiso of the Baptistery.
- Ponte Vecchio - From there, take a short stroll to the renowned Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest and most famous bridge. The guide will share the captivating history of the bridge from its 14th-century origins and explain how the construction of the Vasari Corridor transformed the shops (botteghe) along the bridge. The bridge also provides breathtaking views of the surrounding hills.
- Piazza della Signoria - Continue to the political heart of Florence, Piazza della Signoria. One side of the square is dominated by the Uffizi, once the offices of the Grand Dukes and the former government seat of Florence. On the opposite side stands the Palazzo Vecchio.
- Piazza Santa Croce - The tour concludes at Piazza Santa Croce, in front of the renowned church.
- Professional art historian guide
- Local taxes
- Skip the line tickets
- Professional art historian guide
- Local taxes
- Skip the line tickets
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Come along for an enjoyable and enlightening walkabout. As you nimbly navigate the delightful streets and squares of Florence, your exceedingly informed guide will lead you through a history-laden trek of Renaissance Florence. You’ll unveil and gain understanding of Florence’s splendid architecture, witness the monuments, piazzas, and marketplaces of this captivating town.
Come along for an enjoyable and enlightening walkabout. As you nimbly navigate the delightful streets and squares of Florence, your exceedingly informed guide will lead you through a history-laden trek of Renaissance Florence. You’ll unveil and gain understanding of Florence’s splendid architecture, witness the monuments, piazzas, and marketplaces of this captivating town.
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