Florence guided tour with visit to Accademia Gallery, Duomo and lunch

Accademia Gallery, Via Ricasoli, 58, 50129 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy, Florence, Italy
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Duration
5h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Start your Florence guided tour from the very heart of the city, the Accademia Gallery, with a total immersion in the art of Michelangelo's and many other artists work.Then proceed with an outdoor visit of San Lorenzo Church, and the Duomo complex, that includes San Giovanni Baptistery, with its famous Porta del Paradiso, and the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi and Giotto’s bell tower. The walk continues along lively Via Calzaiuoli, where you can admire the imposing and singular Orsanmichele Church, till you reach Mercato della Paglia (Straw Market). Conitnue with Piazza Signoria, one of the most beautiful squares and Loggia dei Lanzi, that hosts many incredible sculptures including the Perseus by Cellini and the Rape of the Sabines by Giambologna. You will then arrive at the romantic Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, and end this first part of the tour in a typical Tuscan Restaurant, where you can taste delicious food.In the afternoon enjoy the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, a treasure chest of inestimable artistic, led by your expert guide you will enjoy the beauty of the splendid marble choir, the complex of the precious stained-glass windows worked by Donatello, Ghiberti and Andrea del Castagno, and, looking up, the immense precious interior of the Dome entirely frescoed by Vasari, the biggest fresco in the world.

What to remember

Important info

  • This is a walking tour, it's strongly suggested to wear comfortable shoes
  • Please note, to access the Cathedral you will need to wear appropriate clothes, shorts, bare shoulders, sandals, hats, sunglasses, bulky bags and backpacks are forbidden
  • During periods of increased inflow of visitors, despite reservations, admission to the museum may be subject to delays due to security reasons
  • The Accademia Gallery only allows bottles of water not exceeding 0.5 liters
  • The tour schedule is the following: morning tour at 09:00 am at Accademia Gallery, in front of the entrance reserved to booking holders; lunch starting from 12:30pm at Trattoria da Benvenuto - Via della Mosca, 16, 50122 Firenze FI; afternoon Tour At 02:30 pm - at Misericordia Museum, in front of the entrance - Piazza Duomo 19/20
  • Please note that the order of the visits may change
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What's included
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Lunch. Guided tour. Entrance ticket. On-site assistance
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Highlights

Explore Florence highlights with a professional guide. Discover the Renaissance masterpieces in the Accademia Gallery and all over town. Have lunch in a typical Tuscan Restaurant located in Florence old center

Cancellation Policy
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Meeting Point

Meeting point: at 08:45 am - At the corner between Via Ricasoli and Piazza San Marco, in front of the loggiato of Accademia delle Belle Arti.