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Highlights of Florence and Michelangelo's David
This walking tour is perfect to experience the highlights of Florence with the help of your local tour guide. The tour will start with skipping the line at the Accademy Gallery to see the original statue of David by Michelangelo and will proceed exploring the highlights of the city centre. You will walk the city to see and learn about the Dome of Brunelleschi, the Gate of Paradise, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Vasari Corridor, and much more. It sounds like a great welcome to Florence!
Meeting Point
In front of the Reserved door of the Accademy Gallery on via Ricasoli 58 or at the lobby of your Hotel upon request
Florence, Accademy Gallery Museum
Start to enjoy your 3 hours private walking tour of Florence and discover the main attractions of this unique and incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can meet your guide in front of the Reserved door of the Accademy Gallery in via Ricasoli 58 or upon request at the lobby of your Hotel. The starting time suggested is 9am, but for any change you can contact the guide and discuss about it, for sure we can tailor the tour according to your preferences. The tour will start with skipping the line at the Accademy Gallery to see the original statue of David carved by Michelangelo. We will have plenty of time at the museum to stare at the David, to talk about its history and to take photos.
Florence, exploring the highlights of the city centre: Duomo, Brunelleschi's Dome, Gate of Paradise, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and much more
Once outside the Accademy Gallery we will proceed exploring the highlights of the city centre for a couple of hours. You will immerse yourself in the beauty of renaissance, admire the incredible Dome of Brunelleschi, get to know the importance of the Gate of Paradise, walk across the famous Ponte Vecchio, stroll into Piazza della Signoria and stand in front of Palazzo Vecchio, spot out the secret Vasari Corridor, appreciate the architecture of the Uffizi square, walk the streets were Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael once lived and much more... This will be your perfect welcome to Florence, the tour to experience Florence like a local and fall in love with its art.
Ending Point
City centre, Piazza della Repubblica
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Headsets
Accademia Gallery skip the line entrance fee is not included (Adults: 16 euros per person per ticket; Under 18's: 4 euros).
Your guide will take care of the advance reservation of the tickets and you will be asked to pay for it on the day of the tour at the entrance of the museum with no extra charges or commissions either cash or credit card.
Tour Important Information
Tour length: 3 hours
Tickets: skip the line tickets for the Accademia are NOT included in the tour price, the guide will take care of the advance reservation of the tickets and you will be asked to pay for it on the day of the tour at the entrance of the museum with no extra charges or commissions either cash or credit card. The price per person per ticket is 16 euros.
Max group size: private tour for max 16 people
For groups over 5 people: you will be provided with headsets to better listen to the guide talks
Tour runs rain or shine
There is no special dress code requested for this tour but confortable shoes are highly recommended by your guide
Not available on Mondays
Important message from the guide
Please send me a message before booking in order to confirm my availability and the type of tour you require. I am very flexible on times and meeting points. My tours can always be tailored depending on clients preferences.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
