Florence in a Day: Heart of Florence & Michelangelo's David

Highlights

Experience the magical city of Florence, cradle of the Italian Renaissance
See the best of Florence with a top rated licensed storyteller guide
Skip the line and visit Michelangelo’s magnificent Statue of David

Summary

Spend an unforgettable day exploring the heart of Florence including the majestic Duomo, Baptistry doors and the Ponte Vecchio. Top off the day with a visit to Michelangelo's colossal sculpture of David.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Group Size

Why take this tour?

Make your way to the meeting point for your first of two tours and meet a Florentine native art historian who will be your tour guide and sidekick for the morning.

As you make your way through the breathtaking city of Florence, your guide will show you the great beauty this stunning city has to offer, from its Roman origins to its darker medieval era and of course its role as backdrop for the explosion of culture that was the Italian Renaissance.

You’ll walk in the footsteps of history’s greatest artists and thinkers as your guides brings it all back to life for you in Piazza della Signoria, the Florence Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore), the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s famous bronze doors, Santa Trinita’ and Orsanmichele Church, Ponte Vecchio covered bridge, the secret Vasari Corridor and much much more.

Enjoy a gelato in one Florence's best gelaterie, and after a short break regroup with your guide for a guided visit to the Accademia museum with fast-track priority entrance. The massive sculpture of David is considered to be Michelangelo’s greatest masterpiece, the symbol of Renaissance splendor in Florence. Your guide will give you a full explanation of how in his twenties, the young Michelangelo was already the greatest known and highest paid artist of his time when he sculpted this iconic representation of the biblical hero David before he slays Goliath. The sculpture stands 5.17 meters (17 feet) tall and was carved from a single block of Carrara marble.

“No other artwork is equal to it in any respect, with such just proportion, beauty and excellence did Michelangelo finish it” - Giorgio Vasari

As your guide will point out, the Accademia Gallery is also home to many other masterpieces by Renaissance artists such as Botticelli, Paolo Uccello, Andrea del Sarto and many others you may view on your own.

The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy! Savor a typically Tuscan lunch on your own, a stroll along the San Lorenzo leather market, visit the Porcellino bronze wild boar statue in Mercato Nuovo, or the centuries’ old botteghe and artisan shops scattered throughout the city. Or just rest your feet and enjoy some good old-fashioned people-watching while eating a gelato in one of the Florence's most beautiful piazzas.

What’s included?

Guided walking tour of historic Florence
Guided visit to Michelengelo’s David with skip-the-line entry
Enjoy an authentic gelato
Free time for local shopping, exploring and lunch
Gratuities
Personal extras
Visit inside Florence Duomo

Things to know

Before you book

Tour departs rain or shine
Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges
Meet your guide on site

Before you go

Bring a hat and sunblock during summer months
Bring water to drink
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes

Cancellation Policy

Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

Ciao, Thank you for booking with Italia Tours!
Your FLORENCE IN A DAY: HEART OF FLORENCE & MICHELANGELO'S DAVID TOURS is booked. Excited? You’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

This is a Two-Part Tour:
After your walking tour of the Heart of Florence ends, you will enjoy a gelato and reconvene for the second tour of Michelangelo's David. You may remain with your guide and/or group during the break, but both meeting points are listed below for your information.

FLORENCE TOUR #1:
Check-in with your tour guide at 9:45 AM for the Historic Florence Walking Tour at FlorenceTown's office:
Piazza Mentana, 3, 50123 Florence FI, Italy

Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/qURgNiSnymFgdJkp9

FLORENCE TOUR #2:
Check-in at 12:45 PM For the Accademia Gallery Tour at the Accademia Gallery:
Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy

Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/r6nQfCLh6eBnwimG6

In case of difficulty finding the meeting point or any other last minute emergency, call our local partner at (+39) 346 1 525 515.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least 1 adult to join a tour or an activity.
This tour runs rain or shine.

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Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.

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