Florence Private Walking Tour With David & Duomo

Itinerary

Piazza della Signoria

The Florence Private Walking Tour is a great opportunity to get an overall view of the historical treasures of Florence. Your professional local and expert Florence guide will take you around the beautiful and enchanting historical center of the city in your very own Private Group, providing for a truly intimate and personalised experience that will give you the  opportunity to truly feel the city’s vibrant cultural energy. The tour begins at the Piazza della Signoria, right across from the Palazzo Vecchio, which was once the home of the Medici family. Your guide will muse on the grandiose history of this important family, responsible for much of the architecture you will experience in Florence.

Uffizi Gallery

The walk continues through the outside courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery and the majestic and world-famous Ponte Vecchio. This incredible Bridge, one of Florence's most iconic spots, has maintained its timeless charm over the centuries, and it has long been home to many jewellery stores! Learn all about how this Bridge came to be, and how it became what we see today.

Florence City Center

Your Private guide will then take you into the deeper parts of the city’s mysteries, and proceed through highlights such as the Church of Santa Croce, and Piazza Repubblica. Admire the variety of Baroque and Renaissance architecture that make Florence so picturesque and timeless.

Duomo di Firenze

You will then continue on towards the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, better known as the Duomo di Firenze. Admire this impressive 15th century cathedral and UNESCO heritage site considered Brunelleschi's architectural masterpiece. Your Private guide will tell you everything there is to know about this incredible Church, its impressive facade, the Jubilee Door, and the Baptistery of Saint John, also located in Piazza del Duomo.

Michelangelo's David and Galleria dell'Accademia

The final stop, a true cherry on top, will be the Galleria dell’Accademia where we will Skip the (very long) Line and go straight in to admire the grand statue of David, by the Italian master Michelangelo. Be prepared to be truly moved by this artistic masterpiece, which leaves all of its visitors shocked at its incredible, eternal beauty.