Florence: Best of Florence Tour with Michelangelo's David

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Highlights

Come face to face with Michelangelo's David in the Accademia
Discover Brunelleschi’s magnificent Duomo
Explore the Baptistery Gates of Paradise
Wander through Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Vecchio
Discover the greatest masterpieces of Renaissance Florence

Summary

Explore the Duomo, Palazzo della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and the Accademia in Florence with excellent guides. Learn about its masterpieces through the life of the greatest patrons of the Renaissance.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Group Size

Pricing (From)

Adult: (18-64 years)

$65.00

Child: (5-11 years)

$59.00

Meeting Point

Piazza San Marco, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Why take this tour?

Journey through the heart of Renaissance Florence, exploring the galleries and piazzas of the city center. As you gaze up at Brunelleschi’s magnificent Duomo and see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, you will discover why Florence has enchanted its visitors over the centuries. In Florence, the masterpieces are not only inside the galleries and churches but outside too, in the piazzas and streets. Walk through some of the most beautiful parts of the city. Cross the ancient Ponte Vecchio and stroll through Piazza della Signoria and learn how art and politics have always been closely intertwined in the Renaissance city. Your expert guide will show you some of Florence’s greatest artistic treasures including a set of doors so beautiful that they came to be known as the Gates of Paradise.

What’s included?

All Fees and Taxes
Skip-the-line Tickets
Expert, English-speaking guide
Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
Small Group Size
Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
Food and beverages
Gratuities (optional)

Things to know

Before you book

As this is a walking tour through various areas of the city centre with steps and uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes early and at the right meeting point as we cannot wait for late arrivals.
To obtain a student discount, valid student ID must be shown on the day of your tour. If a student does not have valid student ID, they may be charged a new full ticket price for entry, which must be paid by you on the day of the tour.

Before you go

Your guide will meet you in Piazza San Marco, in front of the Church of San Marco.
Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes early and at the right meeting point as we cannot wait for late arrivals and there will be no refund for missed tours.
Your guide will have a Through Eternity sign. If you are unable to find your guide by 10 minutes before the starting time, please call our office at +1-800-267-7581.
The ages of any children joining the tour are required. Upon booking, please email the ages of all children travelling with you to [email protected]
As this is a walking tour through various areas of the city centre, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
Large items cannot be brought into the museum and we strongly recommend you leave such items at your hotel, otherwise they will need to be left the coat check.

Cancellation Policy

15 or more days before the tour day: 90% of the cost will be refunded, minus ticket costs; Between 8 and 14 days before the tour day: 50% of the cost will be refunded, minus ticket costs; 7 days or less: no refund.

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About operator:

Through Eternity is a tour company in Italy that provides insightful guidance and commentary on historical and artistic sights, both well known and off the beaten track. The company has been providing exceptionally high quality cultural tourism since 1999. Our guides are all highly educated, fluent English-speaking professionals who bring history alive and provide deep cultural context. The company provides tours and excursions in Italy, Spain, France, Turkey, England and Greece. All Through Eternity's back-office staff are native English speakers.