Skip-the-line Exclusive Florence Guided Tour w/ Accademia & David

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Florence, Tuscany

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Relive the Italian Renaissance in Florence during this 2.5 hour private guided museum & walking tour covering highlights including the Accademia with Michelangelo's David. This private tour pairs you with your own personal guide to explore the history and secrets of Florence and its most famous citizens.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Galleria dell'Accademia
This tour includes a visit to the Academia, home to one of the world’s most iconic statues, David, by Michelangelo. Your guide will discuss the artistic mastermind behind this giant nude statue and his other 16th century works on display in the museum.
2. Piazza del Duomo
After the Galleria dell’Accademia you will explore the Piazza del Duomo, located in the heart of Florence. The square is one of the most visited places the city and in Europe!
3. Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
In the Piazza del Duomo you will discover all about the Cathedral of Florence and its beautiful Dome which were designed by Brunelleschi in the XV century. During the tour however, you will not go inside the Dome but you will learn all about its fascinating history whilst observing it from the outside.
4. Battistero di San Giovanni
You will also see the Baptistery of the city, a religious building in Florence and one of the oldest buildings in the city. It is renowned for its three sets of bronze doors, which are one of the finest examples of renaissance art. *Other landmarks located in the Piazza del Duomo are the Loggia del Bigallo, a late Gothic building, the Opera del Duomo Museum, a museum containing many of the original works of art created for the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, the Arcivescoville and Canoncici’s palace, all located in the west zone of the square called Piazza San Giovanni.
5. Via dei Calzaiuoli
Next, you will walk along what is known as Via dei Calzaiuoli, a wide and long pedestrian street connecting the Piazza del Duomo with the Piazza della Signoria. It is probably one of the busiest streets in the city, lined with elegant boutiques and fancy restaurants.
6. Piazza della Repubblica
After this you will visit the Piazza della Repubblica, a public square that marks the ancient Florence. The square was completely re-designed in the XIX century and during the tour you will learn all about the changes done in the city during the period.
7. Piazza della Signoria
Afterwards, you will visit the Piazza della Signoria, the political square of Florence. The square is full of many original statues, such as the first public fountain of Florence, the Neptune which was done by Ammannati, or the amazing Perseus done by Cellini in the XVI century. There is also replica of David which was placed to show people where he stood before the statue stood before it was moved inside the Accademia.
8. Palazzo Vecchio
The main attraction you will discover is the Palazzo Vecchio, the city’s townhall. It is considered the main symbol of civil power in Florence. The original building construction began in 1299 above the ruins of the destroyed Uberti Ghibelline towers and is attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio.
9. Fontana del Porcellino
Just before finishing your tour, you will touch the nose of the “Porcellino”, a fountain of a wild board, an act considered to bring you good luck!
10. Ponte Vecchio
Your tour will come to an end at Ponte Vecchio, the main bridge of the city and the first built in Florence. It is the only bridge to have survived WW2.
11. Arno River
Your tour will come to an end at Ponte Vecchio, the main bridge of the city and the first built in Florence. It is the only bridge to have survived WW2.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
• Notes: Academia museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : M2127RQlaurenk
Annette was the best guide I have ever had. She is exceedingly knowledgeable as a historian and as a local resident. She is delightful company too! We
Did not want our time together to
Come to an and, and plan to return to Florence formore tours with Annette.
Lauren Kingsley
Indianapolis, IN
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 08:14:39

Posted By : floriangR1902ZK
Eleonora made this tour a delight.
Just listening to her talk of Michel-Ange
Le Bernin and Jean de Boulogne was astonishing.
I tôt ally recommande her
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 13:19:37

Posted By : Vfranz75009
Eleonora was a blast !
Lively, funny and unlimited understanding of Firenze.
This is the best introduction ever of this magnificent city
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 05:58:30

Posted By : joshuarM3034JF
We had a great time on our tour with Elena! She was so wonderful and kind to work with. She gave us lots of information, engaged us with insightful questions, and offered an adaptable/flexible tour to make sure our 2 girls were involved in all the learning. She was a wealth of information and was able to answer all of our questions as well as offer lots of viewpoints while discussing the statue of David. We walked away from that exhibit not feeling rushed, but feeling like we had gained so much perspective on a work of art that we were all so excited to see in person. She also gave us all the information as we toured some of the highlights of Florence. She even took several pictures for us to cherish later. Elena was an amazing guide and we would recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 12:42:16

Posted By : E620YHandreag
Excellent tour!! We learned so much in just 2.5 hours. Really recommend to take this tour if your new in florence. Annette was really nice and knew everything about florence!
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 07:24:27

Posted By : Thomas_D
Great guide very knowledgeable and helpful . Gave us the information about the history which was helpful and interesting
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 10:07:38

Posted By : Jennifer_Y
Tour guide was excellent as was communication and coordination for the visit. We loved it. Only reason for a 4 is that we wanted more time on the city part of the tour, for example we didn’t have the chance to see ponte vecchio. But I still highly recommend and greatly appreciated all our tour guide shared with us.
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 13:34:30

Posted By : Bryan_H
Samuela did an excellent job finding us in the huge crowd trying to get to this tour. She was very knowledgeable about not only the statute of David but also had excellent information about the other exhibits of art and musical instruments. The walking tour in the town was excellent as well. Her great tips about restaurants really helped our day go well. This was a great tour and well worth it!
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Posted On : 2024-05-20 12:56:16

Posted By : Cameron_O
Elena was a fantastic guide. We had a situation with a late train and the a snafu with a rental car that made us even later, and she was patient and calming with us. The tour itself was informative and insightful. We learned so much more with Elena than we could have on our own.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 16:45:14

Posted By : jmcconlogue
Private tour with Francesco was fantastic! He was informative, answered all questions and adjusted to our pace. Definitely recommend this company and guide. A+
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 10:39:36