Embark on an unforgettable journey into the intriguing world of Renaissance Florence with a top-rated local guide. Explore churches, galleries, and palaces while learning all about Renaissance art and history.
Florence: Private Walking Tour w/ Accademia & Uffizi
Summary Description
Highlights
- Explore the world's greatest collections of Renaissance art
- Admire the genius of Brunelleschi and Ghiberti at the Duomo
- Discover stories of power and corruption at Palazzo Vecchio
- Pay tribute to Dante and Michelangelo at Santa Croce
- Gaze into the waters of the Arno from Ponte Vecchio
Description
Begin your tour at the Uffizi Gallery, home to the world’s greatest collection of Renaissance art. Admire masterpieces by Giotto, Botticelli, Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio, including Botticelli’s Birth of Venus. Then visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David, the most famous statue in the world.
Next, marvel at the Duomo, Florence’s iconic cathedral, and learn about its dramatic construction and visionary architect Brunelleschi. Discover the city’s mercantile roots and explore Orsanmichele, a granary turned market turned church. Pass by Palazzo Davanzati for a glimpse into the private lives of powerful merchant families, and see the elegant façade of the Ospedale degli Innocenti—the world’s first orphanage.
Continue to Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Renaissance Florence, and explore the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Pay tribute at the tombs of Dante and Michelangelo in the basilica of Santa Croce. Conclude your private tour on the enchanting Ponte Vecchio, gazing over the Arno as Florence’s splendor lingers in your memory.
Included / Excluded
- Expedited access to the Accademia and Uffizi
- Private guide
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
- Food and beverages
- Tips (optional)
Start / End Locations
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- On the first Sunday of each month, entrance is free of charge, but as tickets can't be reserved ahead of time, entry is not guaranteed
- Please inform the activity provider if any travelers have mobility concerns
- Please cover your shoulders and knees otherwise entry might be refused if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- If you are unable to find your guide by 10-minute before the starting time, please call +1 800-267-7581.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 15 days
Cancellation Notes: 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.
Options and Pricing
| A Day in Florence: an Immersive Experience | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 64 years) | $595.00 |
Points of interest
- Uffizi Galleries, Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
- Ponte Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
- Ponte Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
- La Piadina di Casa Maioli - Santa Maria Novella, Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Terms and Conditions
https://www.througheternity.com/en/terms-and-conditions.html
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
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.
Basic Information
- Duration: 6 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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