Best of Florence Skip the line Full Day Tour w Uffizi and David

Florence, Italy
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A licensed expert guide will lead you on a fascinating private guided walking tour through the streets and piazzas of Florence.
Discover the best that Florence has to offer during this comprehensive private tour of the city’s main attractions. Enjoy skip-the-line admission and guided tours of the Uffizi Gallery and the Galleria dell’Accademia. Visit top sights such as the Florence Cathedral, the Baptistery, and Ponte Vecchio and listen to engaging commentary from your guide throughout the day.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy

Meet your guide in Piazza della Signoria, Political centre of the city. From there you'll walk to the near Uffizi gallery for your morning visit to the museum.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Piazzale Degli Uffizi 6, 50122, Florence Italy

Inside you’ll admire some of the greatest works of Italy's unrivalled Renaissance masters, including the imitable Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Giotto, and Caravaggio. 
You'll see world-renowned works including Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Leonardo's Annunciation, as well as sculptures and paintings that demonstrate the power and strength of Renaissance Florence.

Your expert guide can offer insight and answer any questions during the tour.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, 50125, Florence Italy

Then it is on to one of Florence’s most famous landmarks: the Ponte Vecchio, the city’s oldest bridge. The bridge offers panoramic views of the hills that surround Florence, perfect for a photo. Your guide will recount the bridge’s rich history, including how the Vasari Corridor radically changed the botteghe (shops) that line the bridge. When it’s time for lunch (at your own expense), your guide can book a local trattoria or suggest a typical Tuscan lunch.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Tuscany

After lunch, your guide will meet you to continue your tour. The knowledge of your local, licensed guide is best appreciated as you walk through the ancient streets of Florence, a romantic Renaissance city, with enchanting piazzas and a rich history. The numerous monuments that line your route will tell the story of this marvellous place.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy

After that, you’ll make your way to the magnificant Piazza Duomo. The stunning Cathedral sits at its centre, with beautiful, unique marble engravings. And, and towering above everything is Brunelleschi’s Dome, a wonder of Renaissance architecture and an enduring symbol of Renaissance Florence.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50122, Florence Italy

Finally your tour will take you to visit Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture: David. Be sure to look at it from every angle as you walk around it, as this is the best way to appreciate Michelangelo’s genius.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Professional art historian guide
  • Private tour
  • skip the line tickets
  • Entry/Admission - Galleria dell'Accademia
  • Entry/Admission - Gallerie Degli Uffizi

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • driver

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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