Florence Small Group Walking tour with Skip-the-line to Accademia | 3 hours

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Private Tour
2 Adults x $518.70
$1,037.40
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Enjoy a private guided tour run exclusively for you and your family or friends. Tour in English. Other languages on request

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly when more than 5 people
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Accademia's Gallery to see the original Michelangelo's David
  • Maximum 12/14 people per guide to ensure a personalized attention
  • Licensed art-historian expert English-speaking guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Overview

Combine a walking tour of Renaissance-era Florence with a skip-the-line tour of the Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’ Accademia)! With a local guide, stroll around Florence’s historical center to see top sights like Florence Duomo as well as Renaissance architecture. Learn about influential Florentines like the Medici family and the poet Dante Alighieri, and then skip the lines to enter the Accademia Gallery. See Michelangelo’s original ‘David’ sculpture and learn all about the famous sculptor who hailed from Florence. COMPULSORY NOT TAKING ANY RUCKSACK AND LARGE BAGS DURING THE TOUR BECAUSE THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY DOES NOT HAVE A LUGGAGE DEPOSIT AREA AND CLIENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE MUSEUM IF HAVING A BAG EXCEEDING THE SIZE OF A NORMAL SIZE HAND BAG.

Meeting points

The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Strozzi in Piazza Strozzi (Strozzi Square), where you will find your guide holding a sign with “Avventure Bellissime & tour name” written on it

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Itinerary

  • N/A

    Our tour starts in Strozzi Square that in Renaissance times was the market square for the daily food market.

    10 minutes

  • Florence Historic Center (Pass By)

    Visit many back streets of Florence city center and learn about its Medieval and Renaissance history.

  • Piazza della Signoria

    Visit Piazza della Signoria, the main square of Florence that offers a view of the political and artistic presence of this Renaissance city. Here your guide will introduce you to one of the most influential Florentine families, the Medici.

    30 minutes

  • Ponte Vecchio

    During the 3-hour walking tour spend time in the Ponte Vecchio and learn about its history since it was built back in the middle ages. Peruse though its many jewelry shops, once occupied by butchers.

    20 minutes

  • Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

    See the magnificent Cathedral and Baptistery of Florence (exterior). Learn about the famous Brunelleschi Dome designed by Brunelleschi.

    15 minutes

  • Campanile di Giotto

    See the exterior of the tall bell tower designed by Giotto, one of the showpieces of Florentine gothic architecture.

    10 minutes

  • Galleria dell'Accademia

    During the tour visit the Academy Gallery and learn all about the famous David by Michelangelo. The tour will conclude inside the museum.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Rucksacks/backpacks are NOT allowed inside Accademia Gallery!!!! As there is no deposit area in the vicinity, avoid taking any rucksacks/backpacks as due to the new rules you will not be admitted inside the monuments
  • At times, Museums close without notice. No refunds are available as these events are beyond our control.
  • Tour operates rain or shine
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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234 reviews

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Best storytelling guide in Florence!

Published on Nov, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of having explored Florence with guide Antonella and it was an absolute pleasure and one of the best parts of my time in Florence. She was kind and extremely informative, being a Florence native she had a wonderful approach to story telling and brought it all to life in our tour! In addition the host company was very responsive during my planning process prior to my trip.

The best guide makes the best experience!

Published on Oct, 2024

Florence is a beautiful city with so much to offer, but I’m sure we had the best guide in town—and that is what made it such a special experience. Antonella showed us many of the incredible places—churches, palazzos, etc.—that tourists would have no way of knowing they were there. The crowds were gathered at sites such as the Duomo and the Academia, of course, but there were so many other little hidden gems that were delightful as well as historically fascinating. We have a much greater appreciation for Florence than we would have if we had stayed on the traditional tourist paths. Bravo, Antonella!

Good introduction to Florence

Published on Sep, 2024

Somehow we ended up being the only people on this tour, so we had a private guide for the morning. What a great introduction to Florence! This is a good tour to do early in your stay because it helps you get your bearings. The best part is that it ends at The Academia so you can stay longer there and see the rest of the collection if you like.

Great tour with Jessica

Published on Sep, 2024

Excellent walking tour with Jessica this morning all across Florence! She was super knowledgeable, approachable, and shared interesting facts at all the attraction highlights. Perfect length and pace for me and my mom. Grazie mille!

We enjoyed the trip and...

Published on Jul, 2024

We enjoyed the trip and hospitality. We also decided it was the best coffee of the trip. We look forward to our next trip with you.

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