Galleria dell'Accademia

Avoid the endless lines and start the day with visiting one of the most noteworthy museums of Florence – the Accademia Gallery, home to the original colossal statue of David by Michelangelo. Take a look at the David and you will understand why Giorgio Vasari said “Anyone who has seen Michelangelo’s David has no need to see anything else….” Hear the stories about the tormented genius and learn how much struggle he endured to bring the damaged block of marble to life – a seemingly impossible task that made him immortal. Take a small break to get a cup of coffee or buy a souvenir in Accademia’s giftshop and continue your experience with a walking tour in the heart of Florence.

1 hour

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Pass By)

Admire the exterior of the magnificent Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore which has a unique flower-shaped plan and the biggest masonry dome in the world – the marvel of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Even Michelangelo said “It would be difficult to equal…impossible to surpass.”

Battistero Di San Giovanni (Pass By)

Learn the stories about the Baptistery of San Giovanni – the oldest building of the city with its splendid Gates of Paradise.

Museo Casa di Dante (Pass By)

Stroll around Dante’s district and enter the 1,000-year old church where the father of Italian language met the love and muse of his life.

Church and Museum of Orsanmichele (Pass By)

Visit Orsanmichele – the quintessential Florentine church, and learn why a market was transformed into a church.

Fontana del Porcellino (Pass By)

Rub the snout of a little bronze boar in Loggia del Porcellino and make a wish to come back to Florence.

Ponte Vecchio (Pass By)

See Ponte Vecchio – the symbol of the city and the oldest bridge in town famous for its jewelers' shops hanging over the Arno River.

Piazza della Signoria (Pass By)

Finish the walking tour in the political centre of Florence – Piazza della Signoria – a museum under the open sky with many original sculptures created by Renaissance artists.