- Duration: 7,3 hours
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Description
Visit first the Accademia Gallery where you will learn why David is the most recognizable symbol of Florence and what it used to represent in his time. How did the genius of Michelangelo meet the challenge of extracting the pathos of a being and fixing it forever in time in the Pietà or the famous Prisoners who still seem to struggle free from their marble blocks? You will have the answers to all your questions. Get the chance to have a close encounter with timeless works of art and get the inside story of the life and times of this consummate artist. After the guided tour you will have around 1 hour of free time to wander around on your own to have lunch (not included). The second part of the tour starts in the early afternoon with the walking tour in which you will enjoy an excellent and complete introductory tour dedicated to those who want to know all the facts and secrets of two thousand years of Florentine history, from the city’s Roman origins to a 15th-century palace, from the Ponte Vecchio, through the famous Uffizi courtyard, to the wonders of the architecture of Brunelleschi’s Dome which overlooks the Baptistery golden ‘Gates of Paradise. After the walking tour, you will visit one of the most famous museums in the world: the Uffizi Gallery. Your knowledgeable guide will explain the works of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages. You will recognize original world-famous paintings you have seen in books, magazines, and on TV close-ups. You will learn about the secrets of the artist's craft, techniques, and tools. Looking at the most famous artworks of the period, you will be able to understand why Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance. This tour will give you the most complete introduction to the great renaissance city of Florence. The tour ends in the Uffizi Gallery where you will have the chance to stay longer in the Gallery and wander around on your own.
Itinerary
Accademia Gallery
Walking tour
Uffizi Gallery
Meeting points
What's included
- 1 hour guided tour of Florence
- Professional tour guide
- Guided tour of Uffizi Gallery
- Guided tour of Accademia Gallery
- Free time for lunch
What's excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
What do I need to bring
- In case of hot weather, we suggest you bring a cap with you
Important information
- Not accessible in wheelchair
- Not suitable for pets
- Tour Itinerary (please be there 15 minutes before)
-1st part of the tour - 10:00 am in front of Colonna dell'Abbondanza, Piazza della Repubblica
- 2nd part of the tour - 11:45 am in front of Accademia Gallery's main entrance, Via Ricasoli 58/60
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation fee of 100% if cancelled 1 day or less before departure
- Cancellation fee of 0% if cancelled 1000 days or less before departure
Categories
- CITY TOURS
- WALKING TOUR
- ARTS AND CULTURE
- MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS
- SIGHTSEEING
- SIGHTSEEING ATTRACTION
Guided Language
- English
- Español
- Italiano
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