A walking tour and a visit to the Accademia Gallery is the perfect way to spend a day in Florence. Meet your knowledgeable local guide and discover the most important sites in Florence’s historic centre, before visiting Michelangelo’s world-famous Statue of David in the Accademia Gallery.
About this tour:
Flexible reservation
Guaranteed Departure
Avoid the waiting queues
- Discover the history and heritage of Florence from its Roman foundation up to the modern day
- See the most important sites in Florence including the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio
- Skip the line with your Accademia tickets and learn about the museum’s masterpieces
- Meet the Statue of David and come face to face with Michelangelo’s unfinished masterpieces
- Learn about some of Italy’s most incredible works of art from your knowledgeable English-speaking guide
Visit Florence with a local tour guide and learn about the city’s fascinating history
Florence is renowned as the cradle of the Renaissance, but did you know its origins stretch back to Roman times? Discover this and much more as you explore the city’s captivating streets with your English-speaking guide. They’ll provide insights into the city's ancient foundations, its medieval era, and the transformative Renaissance period when the Medici family rose to prominence. This influential family reshaped Europe with their innovative banking methods, amassing extraordinary wealth. They channeled their fortune into pioneering art and science, leaving a legacy that continues to resonate today.
See the most important sites in Florence as you explore the city on foot
Part of the Medici’s fortunes went into the architecture of Florence and its iconic Duomo Cathedral. That’s one of the many sites in the historic centre you’ll visit, along with the Piazza della Signoria and its Palazzo Vecchio, the Baptistery and the “Gates of Paradise,” Giotto’s belltower and Brunelleschi’s Dome. You’ll struggle to find a tour of Florence that shows you more!
Skip the line at the Accademia Gallery and see the world’s most famous statue
Where is the Statue of David? Florence Accademia Gallery. And that’s where you’ll go after your tour of Florence. Not only will you come face to face with the 17-foot-tall Statue of David, one of the most famous sculptures in the world, but you’ll also see Michelangelo’s unfinished sculptures Prigioni and San Matteo. As if that’s not enough, there are works from some of Italian history’s greatest artists in the museum too, such as Botticelli, Uccello, and del Sarto. Your guide will help you discover them.
Important Information
Please let us know in advance any special needs or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums.
Even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the museum.
Please note that from March 1st 2025, due to a shortened duration of the tour, the stop for gelato will no longer be included in the itinerary.
Rain Policy
This tour runs on rain or shine.
Included
Meeting Point
This is a combo tour with two different meeting points and a break between the two tours.
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The meeting point is in our booking office in Piazza Mentana 2red, Florence (opposite the Arno River).
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Accademia ticket office, via Ricasoli, 58/60. Look for our tour guide in front of civic number 58.
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