Accademia & Michelangelo's David with Florence Walking Tour
Experience the Heart of Florence and behold Michelangelo's magnificent David in this half-day tour! This captivating walking tour serves as an ideal introduction to the Renaissance city of Italy.
Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, enjoy the privilege of skip-the-line access to the extraordinary Accademia Gallery, where the renowned statue of David resides.
Afterwards, explore Florence's prominent districts and significant landmarks. Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant history as you amble by iconic sites like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria.
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What's included in Accademia & Michelangelo's David with Florence Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Galleria dell'Accademia
Start of your day with a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery. Bypass long queues on your way in, and marvel at Renaissance masterpieces by the great masters such as Botielli, Ghilandaio and ofcourse plenty of time at Michelangelo's David. Your knowledgeable guide will shed a light on the remarkable story behind Michelangelo's heroic victory in sculpting this masterpiece.
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
This impressive Dome has become an important landmark of Florence, and can be spotted on its skyline easily. Explore the outside of this incredible building alongside your guide, and learn about its construction and the key events that occurred here.
Battistero Di San Giovanni
Located near the duomo, your guide will take you to the bronze baptistery doors, also known as the Gates of Paradise. The detailed artistry and stories on the Baptistry Doors, will enhance your knowledge of Florence's cultural history.
Inclusions
- Enjoy a Walking Tour of Florence's Highlights
- Small Group setting of maximum 18
- Engaging English-Speaking Expert Guide
- Marvel at Michelangelo's David
- Visit Piazza della Signoria, Florence's Duomo (externally), Ponte Vecchio & More!
- Guided Tour and Skip-the-Line Entry for the Accademy Galleria
- Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
- Food & Beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a small-group tour limited to 18 participants maximum
- This is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes are recommended
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please arrive 10 minutes early. You'll meet your friendly guide in Piazza Santissima Annunziata in front of the statue of Ferdinando dei Medici on a horse. A representative will be there holding a sign with "The Tour Guy" on it.
End Points
- This tour concludes in the Ponte Vecchio area.
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Large bags, backpacks, luggage and tripods cannot be brought into the Accademia Gallery. There is no coat check or space on-site to leave your belongings. Please leave such items at your hotel. • DRESS CODE: Entrance into any religious site requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. • Please read our meeting point directions thoroughly in advance. It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 10 - 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded. • Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. A photo of the first page of your passport saved on your smartphone works as well. • The tours involve a fair amount of walking and sometimes stairs and uneven terrain; comfortable shoes are always recommended. • Depending on the size of your group, headphones may be used for some tours. In this case, headphones will be provided. You may use your own earphones if you wish. • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours. • We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line. • The museums, sites and monuments we visit on our tours are among the most popular in the world. Careful planning helps limit crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours/high season. • We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected, however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.
