Florence Guided Tour with Accademia, Uffizi and Optional Lunch
Description
Embark on a journey through Florence's artistic wonders. Visit the Accademia Gallery with an expert guide, where Michelangelo's masterpieces, including the awe-inspiring "David," will leave you breathless. Explore the Medici district, marveling at their palatial residence, San Lorenzo Church, and the Medici Chapels. Discover the Duomo Complex with its Baptistery, Cathedral, and Giotto bell tower. Wander medieval streets, encountering the Church of Orsanmichele and the vibrant Straw Market. Admire the grandeur of Piazza Signoria, home to the Fountain of Neptune and tha Arnolfo Tower. Follow from the outside the Vasari Corridor to the romantic Ponte Vecchio, adorned with jewelry shops. Indulge in a typical Tuscan lunch, then enter the Uffizi Gallery, where Botticelli's "Primavera" and "Birth of Venus" shine. Conclude on the Uffizi Terrace, taking in the city's iconic monuments. Stay in the gallery, immersing yourself in the art's timeless tales and profound beauty.
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Begin your guided experience at the Accademia Gallery with your small group and expert local guide. Immerse yourself in the world of Michelangelo, the genius of the Renaissance, and admire his most celebrated masterpieces, including the David, I Prigioni, San Matteo and the Palestrina Pietà. Your guide will bring Michelangelo’s art to life, revealing the stories, details and emotions behind these extraordinary works.
Admire the imposing exterior of Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the first great Renaissance palace of the Medici family. From the outside, your guide will introduce the power, taste and influence of the dynasty that helped shape Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance.
Piazza di San Lorenzo Discover Piazza di San Lorenzo, one of the most historic corners of Florence and closely connected to the Medici family. From the square, take in the atmosphere of the neighborhood and learn about the basilica’s long history and its role in Florentine religious and political life.
Marvel at the magnificent exterior of Florence Cathedral, with its richly decorated marble façade, Brunelleschi’s extraordinary dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the ancient Baptistery. From the outside, discover how this monumental complex became one of the greatest symbols of Renaissance Florence.
Admire Orsanmichele from the outside, a unique building that began as a grain market before becoming one of Florence’s most fascinating churches. Your guide will point out its elegant architecture and the famous exterior niches once decorated by the city’s powerful guilds.
Visit the lively Mercato del Porcellino, famous for its traditional leather stalls and the beloved bronze boar fountain. Discover the local legend behind the “Porcellino” and enjoy the charm of one of Florence’s most popular market areas.
Enter Piazza della Signoria, Florence’s grand open-air museum and political heart. Surrounded by statues, historic palaces and the majestic Palazzo Vecchio, this square tells stories of power, art, rivalry and civic pride at the center of Florentine history.
End your walk at the iconic Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest and most famous bridge. Lined with historic shops and suspended over the Arno River, it offers one of the city’s most unforgettable views and a perfect glimpse into Florence’s timeless charm.
Continue your small-group guided tour at the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most renowned art museums in the world. Led by your expert local guide, discover masterpieces by the greatest Renaissance artists, including Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo. Through engaging commentary, you will explore the stories, symbols and artistic innovations that made Florence the cradle of the Renaissance.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Suggested wearing comfortable shoes
- Appropriate clothing is recommended to visit places of worship
- It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the visit, nor to have a refund or reschedule the guided visit.
- To confirm a booking the following details are mandatory for all the participants: First Name – Last Name – Date of Birth – Passport/ID Nr – 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.
- It is mandatory to present an original identity document.
- Official Uffizi Gallery Admission: Adults (18+): €29.00, Reduced Rate (18–25 EU): €2.00, and Free (0–17): €0.00. Additional fees cover the tour guide service, on-site assistance, ticket purchase, agency booking fees, customer service.
Reviews(6)
It was fine, but overpriced. We didn't do the lunch option. The guides were very good, but not entirely needed. Accadamia is small and you can read up on the David before if you want that info. There isn't much there otherwise. The walking tour was the best part and was informative. Good guide for that. The guide for Uffizi was extremely knowledgeable, and art historian, but some of that was wasted on me and our kids. And because of the short time we missed a lot of art to catch the highlights. We could have gone through after on our own, but after 3 tours we were exhausted and still had 2 other stops after. So it was good, but not worth the expense.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience with our Florence Guided Tour with Accademia, Uffizi and Optional Lunch. We are very pleased to read that you appreciated our guides, especially the walking tour and the knowledge of our Uffizi guide. Your kind words about their professionalism and preparation mean a lot to us. We are sorry to hear that you felt the tour was not fully worth the expense for your personal expectations. Regarding the Accademia Gallery, while Michelangelo’s David is certainly the most famous masterpiece, the museum also houses many other important works that are highly significant for the history of world art, and our guides aim to give guests a broader understanding of this extraordinary collection. As for the Uffizi Gallery, as explained in the tour description, due to the size and richness of the museum it is not possible to see every artwork during a guided visit. For this reason, the tour focuses on the most important and famous masterpieces, offering context and historical insight. As you correctly mentioned, and as stated in our online product description, guests are welcome to remain inside the museum after the guided tour and continue visiting independently at their own pace. We truly appreciate your comments and are glad that, overall, you found the experience good and our guides knowledgeable. Your feedback is valuable to us and helps us continue improving the experience for our guests. Kind regards,
I booked the tour without lunch and was travelling into Florence by train. It said it was a six hour tour which started at 9am but actually you should plan for a full day until about 6pm. Unfortunately, I had to leave the tour early as my return train was already booked and paid for. 9am tour of acedamia gallery, then you have to find the second check point for the walking tour which finished about 12.30, then you have spare timee all the way until 3pm for the Ufizzi and you have to go to another checking point. Three check ins in one day! By the time you start the guide for Ufizzi it's already 3.30 so I left the tour and ran around the gallery before heading to get my train, I never had time to listen to the guide. I begged them to give me an earlier ticket to Ufizzi so I could stroll around during the giant lunch gap but they refused. Also you have no spare time between acedemia and the walking tour, just enough time to go to the toilet and locate the next check in. I recommend that you book your gallery tickets yourself so that you an explore them at your leisure, download an audio guide. I do recommend the walking tour as the guide will take you to all the key points and has lots of knowledge.
Dear Melanie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that all relevant details, including the schedule and check-in locations, are clearly outlined in the vouchers sent upon booking. This is done to help our guests organize their day in advance, ensuring they have all the necessary information to enjoy the experience fully. Regarding the Uffizi tickets, as explained by our operations team, these are pre-booked for a specific time slot and unfortunately cannot be collected earlier. Hoping that the above clarifications meet your understanding, Best regards
This tour turned out very good but it was not clear that this was 3 different tours bundled together. Instructions/information could use some clearer details but all in all we enjoyed all parts of this tour.
My husband and I did a three hour walking tour of Florence (including the Gallery Academia) with our guide, Elena. It was a great learning experience and fun to see the city on foot. Elena was incredibly knowledgeable about the Renaissance period, especially the works of Michelangelo. We learned a ton from her!
Dear Jennifer S, let us thank you for having booked one of our activities and shared your experience with us and our common readers! We are really glad to see your appreciation of our Florence Wonders Walking Tour with Accademia guided Visit, the most exhaustive experience to enjoy all the most iconic and famous monuments of the city and know the art of Michelangelo, led by a professional local guide! Your review fills us with great pride and represents the best reward for all the efforts and passion that we daily put in our job, since more than 60 years, to ensure our customers the most pleasant and professional experience! We hope to welcome you again in one of our activities, there's so much more to see and experience! Our Best Regards
We visited for a day having taken the train from Rome to Florence (very eAsy and comfortable, by the way). We had the afternoon start due to our train time. Take an early train. But still our tour of the uffizi with Stefano was incredible. He was A superb and knowledgeable guide. His passion for the history and genius of the artists was evident. He gave us imany neat insights into the works. After a break we joined the walking tour at piazza San Marco with Alberto A, who was also a wonderful guide. His talk about the David statue And the history behind it was fauntastic and truly moving. Great company!
