Highlights

• Visit Florence city of Dante and Leonardo da Vinci, Machiavelli, and the all-powerful Medici
• Join us for an unforgettable introduction to one of the world’s most enchanting cities
• Discover why Florence is one of those places that everyone simply has to visit
• See magnificent monuments and awe-inspiring artworks
• Stroll over the ancient Ponte Vecchio, perhaps the most famous bridge in the world
• Visit an open-air art gallery showcasing brilliant sculptures by Benvenuto Cellini, Giambologna

Description

The city of Dante and Leonardo da Vinci, Machiavelli, and the all-powerful Medici, Florence is the city where the culture of the Renaissance reached its zenith - and it’s jam-packed with magnificent monuments and awe-inspiring artworks. At the center of our special Best of Florence tour is the towering figure of Michelangelo, who defined the spirit of his age more perfectly than anyone else. We’ll learn about his long and dramatic life and come face-to-face with his greatest masterpiece in Academia, the iconic statue of David. And that’s not all.

Your expert local guide will take you on a journey into the heart of Renaissance Florence, gazing up at the exterior of the incredible Dome designed by Brunelleschi to cap Florence Cathedral.

After admiring Brunelleschi's masterpiece of Renaissance engineering from the best vantage point in the Piazza del Duomo, we'll pass the nearby Baptistery, graced by the magnificent bronze doors that Michelangelo dubbed “the Gates of Paradise.” We’ll stroll over the ancient Ponte Vecchio, perhaps the most famous bridge in the world, and still lined with the jewelers’ shops that have been there for over 4 centuries. In Piazza Della Signori, we’ll arrive at the epicenter of the Renaissance world, the city’s political center that doubles as an open-air art gallery showcasing brilliant sculptures by Benvenuto Cellini, Giambologna, and more. Join us for an unforgettable introduction to one of the world’s most enchanting cities, and discover why Florence is one of those places that everyone simply has to visit at least once in their lives.

Duration

3 Hours

Meeting Notes

You will meet your guide will meet you in Piazza San Marco, in front of the church of San Marco. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.

Two Tour Length Options:

Guided Tour – 3 Hours

Guided Tour – 1.5 Hour

Skill Level

Easy

Other Inclusions

• All fees and taxes
• Skip-the-line tickets to the Accademia
• Expert, English-speaking local guide
• Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
• Small Group Size

Recommendations

• As this is a walking tour with steps, staircases and uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.

Not Included

• Transportation to and from meeting and end points
• Gratuities (optional)

Restrictions

• Wheelchairs and motorised scooters are not permitted on this tour.