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Complete Florence Full Day Guided Tour Uffizi David & walk Pickup

5(14 reviews)Florence, Italy
6hDurationEnglish, ItalianOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityModerateLevel

About this experience

This full-day guided tour in Florence includes visits to notable landmarks and art galleries. You will explore the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo, including the Bell Tower and Baptistery, before taking a lunch break. After lunch, the tour continues to Piazza della Signoria, showcasing Renaissance statues, followed by a visit to the Uffizi Gallery, which features masterpieces like Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” Leonardo da Vinci’s “Annunciation,” and Michelangelo’s “Holy Family.” The tour is suitable for art enthusiasts and history lovers. It is not recommended for those with mobility issues, as it involves walking. The tour includes entrance fees to the galleries and a guided experience.

Itinerary

1

Piazza della Signoria

Meet your guide in Piazza della Signoria, Political centre of the city. From there you'll walk to the near Uffizi gallery for your morning visit to the museum.

2

Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi

Inside you’ll admire some of the greatest works of Italy's unrivalled Renaissance masters, including the imitable Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Giotto, and Caravaggio. 
You'll see world-renowned works including Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Leonardo's Annunciation, as well as sculptures and paintings that demonstrate the power and strength of Renaissance Florence.

Your expert guide can offer insight and answer any questions during the tour.

3

Ponte Vecchio

Then it is on to one of Florence’s most famous landmarks: the Ponte Vecchio, the city’s oldest bridge. The bridge offers panoramic views of the hills that surround Florence, perfect for a photo. Your guide will recount the bridge’s rich history, including how the Vasari Corridor radically changed the botteghe (shops) that line the bridge. When it’s time for lunch (at your own expense), your guide can book a local trattoria or suggest a typical Tuscan lunch.

4

Piazza Della Repubblica

After lunch, your guide will meet you to continue your tour. The knowledge of your local, licensed guide is best appreciated as you walk through the ancient streets of Florence, a romantic Renaissance city, with enchanting piazzas and a rich history. The numerous monuments that line your route will tell the story of this marvellous place.

5

Piazza Del Duomo

After that, you’ll make your way to the magnificant Piazza Duomo. The stunning Cathedral sits at its centre, with beautiful, unique marble engravings. And, and towering above everything is Brunelleschi’s Dome, a wonder of Renaissance architecture and an enduring symbol of Renaissance Florence.

6

Galleria dell'Accademia

Finally your tour will take you to visit Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture: David. Be sure to look at it from every angle as you walk around it, as this is the best way to appreciate Michelangelo’s genius.

What's included / not included

Hotel walking pickup (selected hotels only)Private tourProfessional art historian guideLocal taxes
GratuitiesHotel drop offFood and drink

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee

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