• Galleria dell’Accademia - Skip the long lines and begin your day at one of Florence’s most significant museums – the Accademia Gallery, which houses Michelangelo’s original colossal statue of David. Viewing David will make you understand why Giorgio Vasari said, “Anyone who has seen Michelangelo’s David has no need to see anything else….” Discover the tales of the tormented genius and learn about the immense struggle he faced to transform a damaged block of marble into a masterpiece – a feat that granted him immortality.

Take a short break to grab a coffee or purchase a souvenir at Accademia’s gift shop before continuing your adventure with a walking tour through the heart of Florence.

• Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Marvel at the exterior of the stunning Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, which features a unique flower-shaped design and the largest masonry dome in the world – a wonder by architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Even Michelangelo remarked, “It would be difficult to equal…impossible to surpass.”
• Battistero di San Giovanni - Uncover the stories of the Baptistery of San Giovanni – the city’s oldest building, renowned for its magnificent Gates of Paradise.
• Museo Casa di Dante - Wander through Dante’s district and visit the 1,000-year-old church where the father of the Italian language met his muse and love of his life.
• Church and Museum of Orsanmichele - Explore Orsanmichele – the epitome of a Florentine church, and find out why a market was converted into a church.
• Fontana del Porcellino - Touch the snout of a small bronze boar in Loggia del Porcellino and make a wish to return to Florence.
• Ponte Vecchio - Visit Ponte Vecchio – the emblem of the city and the oldest bridge in town, famous for its jewelry shops hanging over the Arno River.
• Piazza della Signoria - Conclude the walking tour at Florence’s political hub – Piazza della Signoria – an open-air museum showcasing numerous original sculptures by Renaissance artists.

• Accademia Gallery entrance tickets and reservation fees included
• 5-star local tour guide for a 90-minute guided walking tour
• Unhindered hearing with headsets provided
• External views of the Duomo, Baptistery, and the Dome
• An immersive 60-minute guided tour inside the Accademia Gallery

• Hotel pick-up and drop off
• Transportation
• Food, liquors, beers and bottled beverages

Only have a single day to explore Florence? Don’t worry, you can still make the most of your visit. Our walking tour of Florence includes a guided exploration of the Accademia Gallery with fast-track entry, followed by a foot tour of the city’s historic heart. Start your journey at the distinguished Accademia Gallery, home to the original David statue sculpted by the renowned Michelangelo Buonarroti. After a brief respite, continue your on-foot journey through Florence as our knowledgeable licensed tour guide leads you on a visit to landmarks including Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Dante’s district, Porcellino’s fountain, Orsanmichele, the awe-striking Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Baptistery of St. John, and the Duomo. Wrap up your tour at Piazza della Signoria, Florence’s pulsating core, while enjoying tales about this ‘open-air museum’!

• Please note: the tour includes entrance inside places of worship; visitors are requested to have knees and shoulders covered. Visitors not respecting the dress code will be denied entry.

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