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Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour
(19) Reviews
Florence
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Comfortable shoes are recommended
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Please note that on the busiest days the entrance into the museums may experience some short delays
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A monolingual small group tour which allows you to admire the top sights in the birthplace of the Renaissance, including a visit to the Accademia Gallery. Follow your professional guide and stroll through the historic streets of the city to arrive in PIAZZA DUOMO: learn about Brunelleschi's famous dome over the imposing cathedral as well as other importan Florence's landmarks. Last but not least, see the genius of Michelangelo in the 'David' statue in the Accademia.
Current departure time: 9:00 am
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Earphones for bigger groups
Professional guide
Monolingual small group tour up to 15 guests
Walking tour of Florence and its landmarks
External explanation of Duomo Square
Accademia Gallery skip the line ticket
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Entrance to the Cathedral of Florence (Optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Camillo Cavour, 18
Ciao Florence Sales Office - Via Cavour, 18 BLACK
Return
Accademia Gallery
According to the option selectede, this tour might end inside the Accademia Gallery or in the historic centre of Florence
Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour
(19) Reviews
Florence
About
A monolingual small group tour which allows you to admire the top sights in the birthplace of the Renaissance, including a visit to the Accademia Gallery. Follow your professional guide and stroll through the historic streets of the city to arrive in PIAZZA DUOMO: learn about Brunelleschi's famous dome over the imposing cathedral as well as other importan Florence's landmarks. Last but not least, see the genius of Michelangelo in the 'David' statue in the Accademia.
Current departure time: 9:00 am
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Earphones for bigger groups
Professional guide
Monolingual small group tour up to 15 guests
Walking tour of Florence and its landmarks
External explanation of Duomo Square
Accademia Gallery skip the line ticket
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Entrance to the Cathedral of Florence (Optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Camillo Cavour, 18
Ciao Florence Sales Office - Via Cavour, 18 BLACK
Return
Accademia Gallery
According to the option selectede, this tour might end inside the Accademia Gallery or in the historic centre of Florence
Itinerary
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Florence
Immerse yourself into the two thousand year old history in the “Cradle of the Renaissance,'' through the eyes of an expert, local guide, who will take you on an unforgettable journey to discover the most beautiful squares and monuments of Florence.
15 minutes
2
Piazza della Repubblica
One of the most elegant squares of Florence, plenty of liberty-style cafés and luxury shops.
10 minutes
3
Piazza della Signoria
The heart of Florence, a real open air museum where great sculptures can be found: the bronze Perseus by Cellini, the Rat of the Sabine women by Giambologna. Last but not least, this is where Palazzo Vecchio stands as well as the collonade leading to the Uffizi Gallery
15 minutes
4
Duomo
Your tour will culminate in front of the breathtaking Duomo, where you can ask any last minute questions to your friendly guide before he/she departs! After this perfect introduction to Florence, you will be ready to explore the rest of our beautiful city on your own!
15 minutes
5
Galleria dell'Accademia
Follow your guide to the Accademia Galleria, one of the most famous art galleries in the world. Your guide will usher you past the long line with skip-the-line passes, and you will begin on your 1.15 hour journey in time to the Renaissance era…
Your history-loving guide will bring you to the grandiose Hall of Prisoners. This hall is lined in Michelangelo’s unfinished sculptures. These blocks of marble will forever remain unfinished, and as a viewer, you can admire the exact spots where the genius, Michelangelo, worked with his chisel and hammer. Your guide will explain this unique art form of “non-finito,” where you can experience the emotions of the characters, as they are trapped in marble, waiting to emerge from the block. Discover the interesting stories of each of the “Prisoners” in this hall, as your guide leads you to the finale - “David.”
35 minutes
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Galleria dell'Accademia
With much suspense, your guide will introduce you to the unmissable "David," dominating above the tiny viewers. Weighing over 12,000 pounds and at 17 feet tall, this is one of the largest, and most important pieces of art of all time. Discover the secrets behind this epic sculpture, while you learn more about Michelangelo and his intriguing life. Did you know Michelangelo was at the age of 26 years old when he finished “David”? Your guide will be happy to answer any of your questions about Michelangelo and his masterpieces.
Then, your guide will lead you to some of the other important masterpieces found here. You will visit the intriguing and complex sculpture, “Rape of the Sabines,” by Giambologna. Continue to follow your expert guide as you visit works of art by Renaissance masters such as Sandro Botticelli, Jacopo di Cione, and Pacino di Buonaguida. You will undoubtedly discover a new appreciation for Renaissance art after a tour of the magnificent Accademia Galleria.