Best of Florence Walking Tour: David & Duomo
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4.9
Based on 17 Reviews
- duration 3 hours
- tour type Small group
- age requirement 1-79 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-1305
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Florence, Italy
HIGHLIGHTS
- Skip the line: the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David and the unfinished slaves
- Visit Florence’s world-famous Duomo di Firenze from the outside, designed by Brunelleschi
- See Florence’s most iconic sites like the Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria
- Learn the stories behind the incredible facades of the Palazzo Vecchio
Florence is packed full of world-famous sites and our Best of Florence Tour is designed to let you see them all (and learn the stories behind them) in a single morning.
We’ll start by skipping the line at the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David, as well as his partially-finished Slaves; for a unique insight into how he turned jagged rock into the beautiful, lifelike figures of his sculptures. You’ll also hear stories of Leonardo Da Vinci and the powerful Medici family whose patronage made Florence one of the hot beds of the Renaissance art world.
Next we’ll visit Florence Duomo to gasp at Brunelleschi’s famous dome from the outside. We'll hear the story of how he had to re-learn lost architectural knowledge in order to design and build it. We’ll also stop off at the Baptistery to admire the stunning golden Gates of Paradise, and learn the story of the cut-throat competition that produced them.
After the Duomo you’ll take to the streets to see some of Florence’s iconic landmarks including the titanic Palazzo Vecchio, the statues of the Orsanmichele church, the Pizza della Repubblica and Piazza della Signoria, the Porcellino pig (rub his nose for good luck!) and of course, Italy’s most picturesque bridge, the Ponte Vecchio.
As you walk the sites will come to life with the stories told by your expert, English speaking guide. In an intimate group of 15 people or fewer you will have plenty of time to ask questions and learn about the incredible history of this unforgettable city from the ground up.
We’ll start by skipping the line at the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David, as well as his partially-finished Slaves; for a unique insight into how he turned jagged rock into the beautiful, lifelike figures of his sculptures. You’ll also hear stories of Leonardo Da Vinci and the powerful Medici family whose patronage made Florence one of the hot beds of the Renaissance art world.
Next we’ll visit Florence Duomo to gasp at Brunelleschi’s famous dome from the outside. We'll hear the story of how he had to re-learn lost architectural knowledge in order to design and build it. We’ll also stop off at the Baptistery to admire the stunning golden Gates of Paradise, and learn the story of the cut-throat competition that produced them.
After the Duomo you’ll take to the streets to see some of Florence’s iconic landmarks including the titanic Palazzo Vecchio, the statues of the Orsanmichele church, the Pizza della Repubblica and Piazza della Signoria, the Porcellino pig (rub his nose for good luck!) and of course, Italy’s most picturesque bridge, the Ponte Vecchio.
As you walk the sites will come to life with the stories told by your expert, English speaking guide. In an intimate group of 15 people or fewer you will have plenty of time to ask questions and learn about the incredible history of this unforgettable city from the ground up.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Guided Florence walking tour
- Skip the line tickets to Florence Accademia (David)
- Expert tour guide
- Headsets
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.9 - Excellent
Based on 17 reviews
Fantastic tour
Enjoyed the tour
Outstanding!
Great tour!
A
5 - Excellent
Angelo was an excellent tour guide with a wealth of information....lots of anecdotes and historical facts. Despite the rain it was a fantastic tour with lots of variety.
A
5 - Excellent
Charles was prompt, informative, kind and provided us with a lot of information we would have missed had we toured alone. We really enjoyed this walking tour!
J
5 - Excellent
Angelo is an outstanding guide. Very knowledgeable and is very easy to understand.
A
5 - Excellent
Angelo gave a great tour! The level of detail he gave about David and the other Michelangelo statues at the Accedemia gave great insight into the artist. You could tell that Angelo was passionate about the subject matter.
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CANCELLATION
Cancellations:
For cancellations made more than 72 hours prior to tour commencement: Full refund.
For cancellations made within 72 hours prior to tour commencement: No refund can be provided.
Amendments:
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For amendments made within 72 hours prior to tour commencement: Amendments subject to a amendment fee per person, per tour, pending availability.
Late Arrivals & No Shows:
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