Florence City Tour, David & Uffizi Gallery Exclusive Guided Tour

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About this activity

Maximize your time in Florence with a combo tour to visit Florence’s must-see attractions, including the Accademia with Michelangelo's David, and the Uffizi Gallery. This 5.5 hour private guided walking and museum tour pairs you with a guide to visit the Tuscan capital and all of its most important marvels.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Babylon Tours Florence

Ages: Children (0–6 years) · Youth (7–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Included: Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break)
Included: Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Included: All Entrance Fees
Included: Guided Museum Tour & Walking Tour

Not included

Not included: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Not included: Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Not included: Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Itinerary

Galleria dell'Accademia

one hour Admission included

First, explore the city, including the historic Academia. This gallery is home to one of the world’s most iconic statues, David, by Michelangelo. Your guide will discuss the artistic mastermind behind this giant nude statue and his other 16th century works on display in the museum.
Piazza Del Duomo

10 min

After the Galleria dell’Accademia you will explore the Piazza del Duomo, located in the heart of Florence. The square is one of the most visited places the city and in Europe!
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

10 min Admission not included

In the Piazza del Duomo you will discover all about the Cathedral of Florence and its beautiful Dome which were designed by Brunelleschi in the XV century. During the tour however, you will not go inside the Dome but you will learn all about its fascinating history whilst observing it from the outside.
Battistero Di San Giovanni

10 min Admission not included

You will also see the Baptistery of the city, a religious building in Florence and one of the oldest buildings in the city. It is renowned for its three sets of bronze doors, which are one of the finest examples of renaissance art.

*Other landmarks located in the Piazza del Duomo are the Loggia del Bigallo, a late Gothic building, the Opera del Duomo Museum, a museum containing many of the original works of art created for the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, the Arcivescoville and Canoncici’s palace, all located in the west zone of the square called Piazza San Giovanni.
Via dei Calzaiuoli

10 min

Next, you will walk along what is known as Via dei Calzaiuoli, a wide and long pedestrian street connecting the Piazza del Duomo with the Piazza della Signoria. It is probably one of the busiest streets in the city, lined with elegant boutiques and fancy restaurants.
Piazza Della Repubblica

10 min

After this you will visit the Piazza della Repubblica, a public square that marks the ancient Florence. The square was completely re-designed in the XIX century and during the tour you will learn all about the changes done in the city during the period.
Piazza della Signoria

10 min

Afterwards, you will visit the Piazza della Signoria, the political square of Florence. The square is full of many original statues, such as the first public fountain of Florence, the Neptune which was done by Ammannati, or the amazing Perseus done by Cellini in the XVI century.

There is also replica of David which was placed to show people where he stood before the statue stood before it was moved inside the Accademia.
Palazzo Vecchio

10 min

The main attraction you will discover is the Palazzo Vecchio, the city’s townhall. It is considered the main symbol of civil power in Florence. The original building construction began in 1299 above the ruins of the destroyed Uberti Ghibelline towers and is attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio.
Fontana del Porcellino

10 min

Just before finishing your tour, you will touch the nose of the “Porcellino”, a fountain of a wild board, an act considered to bring you good luck!
Ponte Vecchio

10 min

Your tour will come to an end at Ponte Vecchio, the main bridge of the city and the first built in Florence. It is the only bridge to have survived WW2.
Fiume Arno

10 min

Your tour will come to an end at Ponte Vecchio, the main bridge of the city and the first built in Florence. It is the only bridge to have survived WW2.
Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi

2 h 30 min Admission included

After a break for lunch, we move inside to the Uffizi, Italy’s most visited museum. Designed as a building for the offices – or uffizi – of the Florentine magistrates, the structure grew to house the stunning collection of art amassed by the wealthy Medici family. Overlooking the Arno River, the gallery is as picturesque as the many paintings hanging on its walls. You’ll learn about its turbulent history including a mafia car bomb and severe flooding that threatened the artwork. The Uffizi has undergone extensive modernization through the early 21st century, making it a world-class museum.

More than 100 rooms highlighting the best of Italian art from names like Titian and Caravaggio. Discover these Renaissance works and the artists behind them, like Raphael’s “Self Portrait.” See the most famous paintings like Botticelli’s “Primavera” or his iconic “Birth of Venus,” a work that has become a cultural reference over the past few hundred years. This tour ensures you will leave Florence having experienced the best it has to offer.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour starts by the statue of Giotto in the “Piazzale degli Uffizi".

End point

Using your ticket

It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.

For any URGENT matters please call/text your guide.

Their contact details are sent to your email by the morning of your tour.

Babylon Tours

Phone / Text 0019179990380

Web: www.babylontours.com

Mail: [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
Notes: Accademia or Uffizi may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with Timed Entry Ticket access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
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. Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee

Options

Private Portuguese Tour

Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Tour Includes All Entrance Fees
Private French Tour

Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Tour Includes All Entrance Fees
Private Russian Tour

Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Tour Includes All Entrance Fees
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English

Semi-Private Walking Tour & Museum Tour; Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
Private English Tour

Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break);Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Private German Tour

Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Tour Includes All Entrance Fees
Private Spanish Tour

Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Tour Includes All Entrance Fees
Private Italian Tour

Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Tour Includes All Entrance Fees