Explore the best of Renaissance in Florence on this full-day tour including a guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery and to the Accademia Gallery where you will admire the world-famous "David" by Michelangelo.
On your private tour, you will:
- Walk across the iconic Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence;
- Get a crash course in Italian History of Art as you explore the Uffizi Gallery, home to many of Italy's most famous works of Art brilliantly organised in chronological order;
- Learn about Renaissance Masters like Giotto and Leonardo da Vinci;
- Admire Boticelli's most recognisable works, such as the 'Birth of Venus' and "Primavera" (Spring);
- See the famous Doni Tondo by Michelangelo and Bacchus by Caravaggio;
- Break for lunch. Your guide will recommend the perfect spot for a bite to eat (not included in the price).
- Enjoy a walking tour of Florence's most popular highlights, including Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Logga dei Lanzi, Piazza Della Repubblica, and of course the famed Duomo and its Baptistry;
- Visit the Galleria dell'Accademia to admire Michelangelo's sculpture of David, and the "slaves";
- End your tour inside the Accademia Gallery, where you are free to continue exploring at your own leisure;
Located in the very heart of Tuscany, in a basin crossed by the Arno River, the magnificent city of Florence stands as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, filled with historical relics and artistic masterpieces by the greatest masters of Humanism and the Renaissance. You can read it in Dante, see it in Michelangelo, or just be engulfed by it when you walk into a church.
Begin your day in the impressive Uffizi Gallery, one of the largest museums in the Western world, holding over 3,000 works of notable artists. The Museum complex is deeply bound to the history of the city and the House of Medici and echoes the splendour of a whole era. Masterpieces by Giotto, Masaccio, Piero della Francesca and Botticelli are waiting for you, along with the most recent Caravaggio, Tiziano and Tintoretto and the stunning Leonardo da Vinci’s Annunciation and Adoration of the Magi.
After, the walking portion of your tour highlights key Renaissance sites and masterpieces, including the chance to see the Duomo Duomo and its impressive dome designed by Brunelleschi, and the Baptistery of Saint John, one of the oldest buildings in Florence.
You will also visit the political centre, and enjoy a pleasant stroll through Piazza Della Signoria, surrounded by its ancient buildings and the Loggia Dei Lanzi.
In the afternoon, your guide will take you to the prestigious Accademia Gallery, where you will enjoy skip-the-line tickets to the museum, and explore stunning artwork, including Michelangelo's David. After an hour, your guide will leave you to explore the gallery at your own leisure.
Please note that there is often a long line to enter into the Duomo of Florence. If the line is too long you will not visit the interior of the Cathedral on tour, and your guide will give you tips on the best time to return to avoid standing in line.
Tour duration6 hours
Type of tourWalking tour: no transportation is included
Tickets included- - Entrance Tickets to Uffizi Gallery
- Entrance Tickets to the Accademia Gallery
Other inclusions- - English Speaking Guide
- Gratuities optional - - Food and drinks are not included
- - Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included
Suitable forCouples, Family Friendly, Friends
Attractions along this route:
The Baptistery of St JohnAmong the city’s oldest buildings (and certainly its most octagonal), the Baptistery is a superb example of Florentine Romanesque style.
Palazzo VecchioThe city’s magnificent town hall was first built in 1299, and has seen many different names and uses over its history.
Loggia dei LanziBeloved since the 14th century for its superb arches, the Loggia is today an open-air museum of Renaissance sculpture.
Piazza della SignoriaOverlooked by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi, this square is one of the city’s focal points.
Ponte VecchioThe 'Old Bridge' over the river Arno is famous for its traditional jewellery shops and art dealers.
Uffizi GalleryA magnificent 16th century building housing one of the world's foremost collections of Primitive and Renaissance art.
Galleria dell'AccademiaEstablished as Europe's very first Art Academy in 1563, this gallery's most famous resident is Michelangelo’s David - but there's plenty more to see here.
Michelangelo's DavidProbably the world's most iconic sculpture, this Renaissance masterpiece took Michelangelo two years to complete.
Renaissance StatuesThroughout Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens, there are dramatic marble statues which draw global visitors each day.
Church and Museum of OrsanmicheleOrsanmichele is a church in the Italian city of Florence
Florentine Leather MarketPlunge into the Italian market scene by visiting Florence's most famous outdoor.
