Private WALKING Tour and ACCADEMIA Gallery in Florence Italy

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Michelangelo's Statue of David

   Step into one of the world's most famous museum - the Accademia Gallery. Enjoy timed entrance and see the original David by Michelangelo. Discover the Prisoners by Michelangelo and learn why these sculptures were never finished. Hear incredible stories about Michelangelo and learn why even popes called him "divine”. Get the idea why Michelangelo's David is so famous and imagine the great sculptor working on his masterpiece through the stories told by your expert tour guide.

   1 hour•Admission included•See on map

2. 2

   Medici Riccardi Palace

   Take a look at the Medici Palace - the first residence of the Godfathers of the Renaissance and imagine how Michelangelo lived there under the protection of Lorenzo the Magnificent. We will see the exterior of the palace.

   10 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

3. 3

   Basilica of San Lorenzo

   Admire San Lorenzo - the first Florentine cathedral and the church entirely sponsored by the Medici clan.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   Medici Chapels

   See the exterior of the Medici Chapels - the final resting place of members of the famous dynasty that shaped the history of Florence.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Florence Baptistery

   Standing in one of the most beautiful squares of Florence, learn the stories about the Baptistery of San Giovanni – the oldest building of the city with its famous Gates of Paradise.

   10 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

6. 6

   Admire the magnificent Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore which

   Admire 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.”

   15 minutes•Admission free

7. 7

   Orsanmichele Church and Museum

   Continue the tour at the most Florentine place of Florence - the granary-turned-church Orsanmichele. Originally it was an open grain market, but as long as it hosted a miraculous painting of Madonna, a lot of believers chose this destination for their pilgrimage. Hear the stories of how the market became a church and see the sculptures that inspired Michelangelo.

   5 minutes•Admission free•See on map

8. 8

   Piazza della Signoria

   Start the tour in the heart of Florence - Piazza della Signoria that is both the political center and a museum under the open sky. Take a look at original sculptures by famous Renaissance artists that are still decorating the piazza. Admire Palazzo Vecchio - the fortress like city hall and see where the original David used to stand for almost four centuries.

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

9. 9

   Ponte Vecchio

   Finish the tour at Ponte Vecchio - one of the most iconic places in Florence.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

Meet your expert tour guide in front of the entrance of the Accademia Gallery in via Ricasoli 58.

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe