Enjoy a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery and marvel at the masterpieces by Michelangelo and others. After a lunch break you’ll head out on a guided walking tour of Florence and explore the magnificent works of art at the world-famous Uffizi Gallery.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
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- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, Italian
Experience
Highlights
- Skip the lines at the Accademia Gallery and admire Michelangelo’s David
- Enjoy a guided tour of the major monuments and landmarks of Florence
- Explore the collection of art from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance at the Uffizi Gallery
Full description
The morning part of your full-day tour begins with a guided visit of the Accademia Gallery. Learn why Michelangelo's David is the most recognizable symbol of Florence and what the statue represented in its time.
Enjoy a close encounter with timeless works of art and get the inside story of the life and times of Michelangelo, the consummate artist of the Renaissance. After the guided tour you’ll have some free time on your own to explore further and have lunch.
The second part of the tour begins in the early afternoon. You’ll enjoy a complete introductory tour to the city and 2,000 years of Florentine history.
Learn about the city’s Roman origins, and see the Ponte Vecchio, the famous Uffizi courtyard, and Brunelleschi magnificent Dome that overlooks the Baptistery's golden Gates of Paradise.
After the walking tour you’ll visit the Uffizi Gallery, one of the world’s top art museums. Your knowledgeable guide will explain the works of the great artists from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance: Cimabue, Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and others.
Admire well-known paintings that you have seen all your life in books, magazines, and on TV. Learn the secrets of the craft, techniques, and tools of the artists.
When you encounter the incredible wealth of artworks of the period, you can understand why Florence is known as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.
Includes
- Professional guide
- Guided tour of the Accademia Gallery
- Walking tour of Florence
- Guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery
- Lunch
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Date
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Meeting point
At 11:00 AM in front of Accademia Gallery. At 1:30 PM in front of Cafè Agora - Piazza San Lorenz.
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- Tour Itinerary:
- 11:00 AM: The first part of the tour departs in front of Accademia Gallery
- 12:15 PM: First part of the tour ends, free time to have lunch (not included)
- 1:30 PM: The second part of the tour departs from Cafè Agora - Piazza San Lorenzo 13/R
- 5:30 PM: The tour ends in front of Uffizi Gallery Museum