Private All-inclusive Florence Wonders Walking Tour with Accademia Gallery

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About this activity

Discover Florence’s rich history and art with a private local guide. Start at the Academy Gallery to admire Michelangelo's David and other Renaissance masterpieces. Learn the fascinating story behind Michelangelo's creation of David, symbolizing the spirit of the Florentine Republic.

Continue with a stroll through Florence's scenic streets, visiting the stunning Duomo complex, Brunelleschi's dome, the Baptistery, and Giotto's Campanile. Explore the Church of Orsanmichele, and experience the lively Mercato della Paglia with the famous Porcellino fountain. Conclude the tour at Piazza della Signoria, home to the Loggia dei Lanzi sculptures and Palazzo Vecchio. Perfect for art and history enthusiasts!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: CAF Tour and Travel - Gray Line Florence

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Accademia Gallery tickets
Included: Earphones at the Accademia Gallery for groups of more than 6 participants
Included: Local professional Guide at your side

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Everything not mentioned as Included

Itinerary

Galleria dell'Accademia

2 hours Admission included

Meet your private guide at the entrance of the Accademy Gallery and admire the wonderful statue of David, the result of the genius of Michelangelo and other important works of art such as ''I Prigioni'', ''San Matteo'' and the “Palestrina Pietà”. The young Michelangelo carved the David from a huge block of rough marble in three years, creating an imposing sculpture of absolute beauty, an icon of the Renaissance model. He depicted a magnificent nude young man at the height of his physical vigor, whose intense expression of strength and courage, which originated from an absolute faith in God, roses as a symbol of power and invincibility of the Florentine Republic at the time of its maximum splendor.
Piazza Del Duomo

10 min Admission not included

Left the museum, stroll along the beautiful streets and squares of the old town where you will visit the marvellous complex of the Duomo with monuments entirely coated with polychrome marbles:
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

5 min Admission not included

the Cathedral, with the magnificent Dome by Brunelleschi,
Battistero Di San Giovanni

5 min Admission not included

the Baptistery
Campanile di Giotto

5 min Admission not included

and Giotto’s Bell Tower.
Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

5 min Admission not included

Your private and expert guide will be glad to escort you to the visit of the imposing and singular stone building of the Church of Orsanmichele, in which the wonderful tabernacle of the Orcagna is located, a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic Art
Mercato del Porcellino

10 min Admission not included

After your private tour, you will proceed to the lovely Mercato della Paglia with its famous "piglet"
Piazza della Signoria

10 min Admission not included

Then you will reach Piazza della Signoria where to admire the sculpture masterpieces of Loggia dei Lanzi
Palazzo Vecchio

10 min Admission not included

and the impressive Palazzo Vecchio with the crenellated tower of Arnolfo, one of the famous symbols of the city.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

at 8:30 am at Accademia Gallery main entrance (Via Ricasoli nr 60 - Florence)

End point

Using your ticket

Meeting with the guide: at 8:30 am at Accademia Gallery ( Via Ricasoli, 60), in front of the entrance reserved to the booking holders
The private Local guide is available for 3 hours
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed.
During periods of increased inflow of visitors, despite our reservations, the admission to the museums may be subject to delays, mainly due to security reasons for which the access to the museum is regulated according to the number of people inside it. Based on the above reasons any possible delay cannot be attributable to Caf Tour & Travel responsibility.
We recommend you to take note of the below rules of behavior regarding the Accademia Gallery :
Only bottles of water not exceeding 0.5 liters allowed inside the museum
No drinking allowed inside the Exhibition Rooms
The authorities responsible for checking bags at the metal detector are obligated to remove any bottled or canned beverages
Please be aware that in case of no-show, the guide will wait for you for a maximum of 30 minutes from the tour departure time. After that time, if nobody informed us about the delay, they are entitled to leave and no refund will be granted to any client who is not at the departure point at the established time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Official Admission to the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze: Adult (26+) € 20.00 (+ €4 reservation fee) | Reduced (age 18-25 EU Citizens) € 2.00 | Free (under 18; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult holding a valid ticket). Additional fees cover ticket purchase, agency booking fees, customer service and live guided visit.
To confirm a booking the following details are mandatory for all the participants: First Name – Last Name – A valid mobile phone number (that shall be able to receive communication while in Italy) – Email address (that the client is able to check while in Italy) In the event, that one or more details are missing, the booking cannot be considered confirmed.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery.