Best of Florence Highlights Walking Tour including Michelangelo's David Discount Tickets

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Overview

Enjoy a fun and informative  3 hours hour walking city tour that will take you to the highlights of the city of Florence with a local expert guide.  This tour is a great introduction to the city and you will see Santa Croce Church, the Bargello Palace, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, Uffizi Gallery's courtyard, the church of San Lorenzo and see one of Michelangelo's most famous masterpieces at the Accademia Gallery. The guide will also give you precious suggestions on the best ways to spend your holiday in Florence and where to eat, shop and go out.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza Santa Croce in front of the white marble statue of Dante near the steps of the church of Santa Croce

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Piazza di Santa Croce
Take a fun and informative 3 hour walking tour through the streets and squares of Florence with a local expert guide, who will explain you the history of the city and the wonders of the Renaissance in a journey through the key masterpieces of the Florentine architecture. This tour is a great introduction to the city and takes you to all the highlights, monuments, squares, markets. Stop outside the Church of Santa Croce, then go ahead to Bargello Palace, a great example of Medieval architecture not often included in guided tours.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Ponte Vecchio
You’ll reach Ponte Vecchio, the most ancient bridge in Florence ,dating back to the fourteenth century. Feast your eyes on the heart-stopping view over the hills that circle Florence, and then listen to a detailed description of the bridge’s history and the Vasari Corridor, which radically modified the shops (botteghe) placed on the bridge.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Piazza Del Duomo
After an enjoyable diversion that will let you admire the medieval tower houses of the oldest part of Florence, you will reach to the stunning Piazza Duomo, with breath-taking views of the Florence Cathedral and its perfectly preserved, unique marble engravings, and the Brunelleschi’s Dome above all, a miracle of architecture, symbol of the Renaissance movement in Florence due its daring design and even more challenging realization. Here you will see also Giotto’s bell tower, a perfect prototype of the 1300’s architecture, and the Baptistery, to admire its magnificent Porta del Paradiso.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Galleria dell'Accademia
Head for the Accademia Gallery, one of the city's top museums. Bypass the long queues with skip-the-line tickets and admire the main draw of the Accademia, The Michelangelo's 'David.'
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Local guide

Professional art historian guide

Skip the line

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by Guided Tours of Florence and Tuscany

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