Florence Full Day Tour: Renaissance Art and Culture

Embark on a private full-day tour from Rome to Florence, where you’ll explore the city’s Renaissance art, visit the famous luxury outlet ‘The Mall’, and shop for excellent products at advantageous prices.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rome - 06.30-06.45 am - Pick up at your accommodation and meet with our Assistant

  • Florence Historic Center - Florence is noted for its culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments. For lunch, you have many options such as bars, typical restaurants, pizzerias but the most famous dish in Florence is the Florentine steak with good red wine. Let yourself be guided by the tour escort for shopping, eating, sightseeing and everything will be easier.
    In the afternoon 2 hour visti with professional guide, you can breathe the atmosphere of medieval streets and craftsmen’s workshops and see masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and Botticelli, including Michelangelo’s David at the “Accademia”. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its beautiful dome projected by Brunelleschi and admire the Baptistery as well as Giotto’s Bell Tower.

  • Galleria dell’Accademia - The visit includes the Accademy Gallery where inside is the David, Michelangelo’s famous sculpture. Michelangelo’s David at the “Accademia in addition to the work of David, there are also other sculptures and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists.

  • Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - The cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Visit from outside), with its beautiful dome projected by Brunelleschi, is the cathedral of Florence. Construction began in 1296, Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio and was structurally completed by 1436, with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink, bordered by white, and has an elaborate 19th-century Gothic Revival façade by Emilio De Fabris.

  • Piazza della Signoria - Piazza della Signoria has been at the center of Florence’s political life since the 14th century. The Square has seen important historical events and great triumphs take place, such as the return of the Medici in 1530.
    The famous sculptures located in Piazza della Signoria have references to the political events of Florence. The David (the original is located in the Accademia Gallery) was created by Michelangelo and positioned in front of Palazzo Vecchio to symbolize the power of the Florentine Republic in contrast with the tyranny of the Medici. Hercules and Cacus (1534) by Bandinelli instead symbolizes the physical power of the family.

  • Ponte Vecchio - Built near a Roman-era crossing, the Ponte Vecchio was until 1218 the only bridge that crossed the Arno in Florence.
    Above Ponte Vecchio you can see a part of the beautiful Vasari Corridor. This corridor, built in 1565 by Giorgio Vasari, passes just above the goldsmith shops that currently stand on either side of the bridge. Commissioned by the Medici, it allowed them to move from Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti without having to cross the streets of Florence, in complete safety. At the time of the construction of the Corridor, the butchers’ shops were gathered on the Ponte Vecchio, whose activity probably disturbed the passage of the Medici, who in 1593 had them moved, replacing them with the more “decorous” goldsmith shops.

  • Piazzale Michelangelo - Piazzale Michelangelo is the most evocative point of Florence. From here you can admire the whole city with its splendid monuments.
    This square was dedicated to the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo and the copy of David is located in the center of the square next to the four allegories of the Medici Chapels of San Lorenzo.

What's Included
  • Tour Assistant for the whole trip
  • Free transfer in air-conditioned Minivan by Welcome Italy
  • Pick-up and drop-off service for hotels within the Aurelian Walls
  • Accademia Gallery entrance fee
  • 2-hour professional guide in Florence
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Meet with the assistant and depart from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan (accommodating up to 6-7 people) for a full-day tour of Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. This city is renowned for its rich culture, Renaissance art, architecture, and landmarks such as Palazzo Vecchio, the Church of San Lorenzo, and Santa Maria del Fiore (designed by Brunelleschi). Nearby, you’ll also find the Campanile (designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, which are must-see attractions. Florence is also a key player in the world of Italian fashion, ranking among the top 15 fashion capitals globally. Enjoy a full day to explore at your leisure. For lunch, choose from a variety of options including bars, traditional restaurants, and pizzerias, but don’t miss the chance to try the famous Florentine steak paired with a fine red wine. Let the tour guide assist you with shopping, dining, and sightseeing to make your experience seamless and enjoyable.

Location
Rome
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ganesh
Jul 17, 2017
Claudio was a fantastic guide, probably... - <p>Claudio was a fantastic guide, probably one of the best guides I've ever had. He and a driver picked us up in a private SUV and was courteous, knowledgeable and extremely friendly throughout. The tour was very interesting and just plain beautiful at times. Florence is a must-see, must-visit destination. Take this tour without hesitation.</p>
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Jonathan
Aug 28, 2016
This was a wonderful day out. Florence... - <p>This was a wonderful day out. Florence was beautiful. Our tour guides were great. The tour around Florence was very informative and being able to see the Statue of David was the icing on the cake. Florence is a city I would love to go back to and spend some more time. I highly recommend this tour.</p>
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Lawrence
Jul 25, 2016
This was the most delightful trip we... - <p>This was the most delightful trip we took. And we had many. The private tour of Florence was terriffic. The local guide who took us to see David was up to date on all his history and facts. The private car was really great.</p>
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Linda
Jul 18, 2016
This was a great tour. Arrived in... - <p>This was a great tour. Arrived in Florence, had a good lunch and then had a tour of the city. Saw the David and other sights. Went very well and out in-city guide was great.</p>
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Tfruman
Oct 31, 2015
What a fabulous trip. The tour guides... - <p>What a fabulous trip. The tour guides were marvelous in their detailed explanations of Florence. We were especially impressed with the discussion of the David. Giuliana and Adam were so extremely helpful in the travels to Florence and Pisa. The detail and care provided were worth more than I can describe.</p>
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