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3 hour Walking Tour Statue of David and Florence Highlights
4.9
21 Ratings
Firenze
Discover the wonders of Florence on a comprehensive 3-hour walking tour. Marvel at Michelangelo’s David, explore the Duomo complex, and immerse yourself in the Renaissance at Piazza della Signoria. Choose quality and expertise with our local guides.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Galleria dell’Accademia - Walk inside the Accademia Gallery (with our skip-the-line tickets) and see the greatest work of art of the Renaissance: Michelangelo’s David
- Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Admire one of the largest churches on earth (from outside only), built across the Gothic and Renaissance periods, highlighted by Giotto’s Bell Tower and Brunelleschi’s Dome
- The Baptistery of St. John - (outside) You will see one of the most ancient monuments of Florence with its inlay marble decorations and the iconic bronze doors that ignited the Renaissance.
- Piazza della Repubblica - Once the central market and the Jewish Ghetto, this square represents the exact center of the ancient Roman city of Florentia.
- Church and Museum of Orsanmichele - (outside) Never seen a barn transformed into a church? This building, a symbol of the guilds that dominated Medieval Florence, contains a wonderful gothic tabernacle and displays one of the first Renaissance works of art by Donatello: the statue of St George.
- Fontana del Porcellino - In front of a renaissance loggia covering a street market, the Porcellino fountain is the most famous wishing well in Florence. Flip a coin in the mouth of the wild boar to return to Florence!
- Ponte Vecchio - The only bridge of Florence that survived World War II, built after the flood of 1333, is surmounted by a series of jewelry and by the Vasari Corridor, the private passageway reserved to the Lords of Florence, the Medici.
- Piazza della Signoria - This square is the political center of Florence, along with Palazzo Vecchio you will admire an open-air museum of sculpture with original pieces like the Perseus by Cellini, the Fountain of Neptune, and the Ratto delle Sabine by Giambologna.
- Piazza San Firenze - From this square, you can see the Bargello palace and tower, the church of San Firenze, and Palazzo Gondi, where a plaque reports that Da Vinci lived there when he painted the Monna Lisa.
- Santa Croce - (outside) As the finale of the tour, see an example of Tuscan-Gothic architecture, this church was built in 1296 and contains tombs of important people like Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo.
What's Included
- English-speaking professional local guide
- Small group experience (max 19 travelers)
- Skip-the-line Accademia Gallery tickets
- Radio headsets provided (for larger groups)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Any other personal expense
Additional Information
Embark on a comprehensive walking tour of the City of Renaissance and marvel at its major landmarks. Behold one of the greatest sculptures ever, Michelangelo’s David, and be overwhelmed by the magnificence of the Duomo complex. Enjoy a leisurely walk on the Ponte Vecchio and pay a visit to the Piazza della Signoria, a magnificent open-air gallery of Renaissance art.
Why should you opt for our tour? For our unbeatable guides!
We only employ local guides who passed their exam before 2013, when Italian law demanded that guides undertake a specific course and successfully pass a test relevant to their own city.
After the year 2013, guides from anywhere in the EU, who have passed any such test, are eligible to work across Europe leading to a noticeable decline in quality.
Opting for us assures you of a local guide whose familiarity and understanding of the city are guaranteed. Even though hiring top-notch guides may be a bit expensive, the quality of service they provide offers supreme value for your money. We may not offer the cheapest tour but bear in mind that with us, you get what you pay for - a first-rate guide enriched with extensive knowledge and experience in local art and history.
- Entrance inside the Cathedral /Dome, as well as the Santa Croce church, are not included in the itinerary. The tour will only involve the Cathedral complex and the Santa Croce church from outside and the surrounding area
- Entrance to places of worship is subject to restrictions: your clothing must be appropriate and cover your shoulders and knees. If you fail to comply, you might miss part of the tour.
- Even with skip-the-line tickets, there can be lines at the reserved entrance for groups of the Accademia Gallery because they only have two metal detectors and they must check every traveler.
- Participants under 18 must show a valid government issued photo ID document in order to have reduced entrance tickets for the Accademia Gallery. If they fail to prove their age, they will have to pay a difference of EUR 13 on the spot.
- The guide will be at the meeting point 5/10 minutes in advance. Please, be in time for the tour. The Accademia Gallery is strict with entrance times, so the tour will leave no matter what, and if you fail to show up at the scheduled time, you will miss the tour.
- At the Accademia Gallery, it is forbidden to introduce drinks of any kind (including cans and/or glass bottles), access is allowed only for bottles of water not exceeding 0.5 liters;
- At the Accademia Gallery, it is forbidden to introduce umbrellas that do not close up, and all umbrellas must be deposited in the appropriate umbrella stands at the entrance;
- The Accademia Gallery does not provide a cloak room service, therefore, luggage, large backpacks, helmets and/or any other bulky object that measures more than 40x30x18 cm is not allowed
Location
Statua di Ferdinando De Medici
Piazza della SS. Annunziata
The guide will be in front of the bronze statue of Ferdinando de Medici riding a horse.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(21 Ratings)
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Elizabeth_v
Jun 24, 2024
Lovely - Valerie was as lovely and beautiful as the city of Florence. We loved her knowledge personalization of the city.
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Dstozki
Jun 20, 2024
Great experience in Florence! - Bianca was excellent!! She arrived early and was very easy to understand and extremely knowledgeable for our family. We highly recommend her and the tour.
She was able to quickly adjust to our needs as we needed to meet another friend at end of tour.
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Perla_f
Jun 15, 2024
Amazing walking tour!! - The guide to as very patient and knowledgeable. She spoke clearly and had a very well thought out plan.
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Johnfa9010dh
Jun 14, 2024
Hihglight of our trip! - This tour was a highlight of our trip to Florence! Our guide Martina not only showed us the famous sights but also shared personal stories and hidden gems that made the experience truly special. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a genuine connection with this beautiful city.
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313mariacarlam
Jun 7, 2024
Excellent - As a first-time visitor to Florence, I was unsure of what to expect, but our guide Pamela made me feel right at home. Her warmth and hospitality, combined with her extensive knowledge, turned what could have been a daunting experience into a delightful journey of discovery. Highly recommended for travelers of all backgrounds.
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Beth_u
Jun 3, 2024
Perfect for your first day in Florence! - We added this last minute as all tickets were sold out to see David on our own and we were pleasantly surprised with all the information shared by our tour guide. She was very knowledgable and took us on a walking tour to all the major highlights and then added in some of her own favorites, which we never would have known to look for. I’d highly recommend this tour for anyone on their first day, first visit to Florence. That said, we had traveled here before and thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
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Stacie_s
Jun 2, 2024
Lovely art lessons in Florence - Walking through Florence with an art expert is really helpful! Bianca our guide is a Florence native and art lover. She gave us so many interesting lessons and details. It was a beautiful day which helped since a lot of time is spent viewing outdoor art and building exteriors. David was more impressive in person. We really enjoyed her details about him and the artists.
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661palmac
May 28, 2024
Great tour of Florence - I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to Florence! Our guide Bianca was incredibly knowledgeable, providing fascinating insights into the art and history of the city. From the stunning beauty of the David to the iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, every moment was memorable.
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Carrie_c
May 20, 2024
Sonia was the best tour... - Sonia was the best tour guide! While we only had 4 people total on our tour, we felt she spent more time answering questions and showing us about Florence's history. She was very knowledgeable and was very descriptive with the history once she knew of my architectural background, which made it more special for me. It was a wonderful experience!
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Sarah_k
Jun 17, 2024
Meh, not worth it. Just buy a ticket to see David and walk the city on your own - I’ll be clear, our tour guide was fantastic! However… this tour was pointless. We still waited in line to get in the Galleria to see David, and the rest of the tour was nothing special. Maybe it’s preferential since Rome, Venice, Pisa, and the medieval towns of Tuscany were and are so much more enjoyable to me, and my family, but Florence has been my least favorite city to visit and this tour didn’t change my mind or my two teenagers and husband.
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