Walk in Florence and Then Meet David

Meet David, masterpiece of Michelangelo

Duration

4 hours

About this activity

This guided walking tour takes travelers through the heart and soul of Florence. The beauty and importance of this great city have earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Guests will begin with a gentle stroll that implants them squarely in Florence's heart beginni... Begin your journey at Repubblica, an animated square rich in history, then proceed to Loggia del Porcellino. Walk from here towards Piazza della Signoria. You will pass the Chiesa di Orsanmichele where an exceptional sculpture can be appreciated while walking down Via Calzaiuoli towards the renowned Piazza del Duomo. dopo quela angolo fearza piazza trovero a sinestra vicollo d'ue canti ma pi indo avanti sempre due canto arrivero a palazzo governe dopo in quella cantone vedero palazo medici records come e splendore esempi de durante questi epoca sono costruito. that used to be the residence of the powerful Medici family. After free time for self-discovery in Florence at one's leisure, you will continue on to the famous Galleria dell'Accademia. At this amazing place rediscover yourself in the world of interesting art and history during a guided visit to its compelling exhibitions. Passing through the door of Sala del Colosso, you walk into what is basically an art history textbook: great works by Giambologna, including his dramatic group "The Rape of the Sabine Women." All around are masterpieces from other prominent artists like Filippo Lippi, Perugino, Botticelli, Lo Scheggia, and Pontormo. Certainly, the high point of your trip here will be David by Michelangelo. It is a sculpture from the Renaissance; an example of art perfection produced during the period, based on setting humanly achievable ultimate artistic brilliance at that time. See the awesome statue in its entirety while getting told its history, why it's art, and other such important details. On this same street walk passing other interesting sites you will see Michelangelo's "Prisoners," unfinished statues that give you special insight into his sculpting technique. The guide leads you through the galleries pouring English commentary into your ear, and for that moment, you realize how important the words are added in your experience regarding the art in front of you: richness and depth. This detailed tour paints the historical evolution of Florence plus all architecture starting from Roman times up to medieval magnificence, stunning Renaissance period and then contemporary times. Come with me on foot to make an experience never to be forgotten as we pass through mesmerizing beauty while taking note of unique secular heritage in Florence.

Additional Information

Duration of walking tour: Two and a half hours
English-speaking licensed guide
Gelato or espresso/cappuccino in winter
Earphones for more than 5 participants
Fast-track entrance to the Accademia Gallery **Please note that effective March 1, 2025, the stop for gelato or caffè/cappuccino will be dropped and headsets will be provided only for more than 6 people.

Clients will receive a full refund or credit when they cancel their activity at least 48 hours in advance.
If you do not show up for your activity, you will be charged the full price.

We cannot wait to welcome you to the land of authentic products and unforgettable experiences.

Clients are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

Please take this into consideration when arranging your travel schedule. No delay, even for a few minutes, can be tolerated and missing the experience won't entitle you to any refund, not even a partial one.

Children / teens under 18 y.o. must always be accompanied by at least one adultd no refund will be due.. If this requirement is not met, we reserve the right to exclude the under age partecipant and no refund will be due.

Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
Big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums.

Even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the museum.

Please note that pets are not allowed on this tour.

The described itineraries may undergo slight modifications due to unforeseen operational requirements.

IMPORTANT MEETING POINT AND DEPARTURE TIMES INFO STARTING FROM 1ST MARCH 2025
**Please note that starting from March 1st 2025, the meeting point will slightly change:

Meeting point of the the Walking tour: meet your tour leader in front of the Towns of Italy Kiosk, in Piazza della Repubblica, under the arches on the left facing the Apple Store.

Meeting point of the Accademia Gallery tour: **Accademia Ticket Office Via Ricasoli, 58/60, Florence - Look for Towns of Italy tour guide in front of civic number 58. **

Departure times from 1st March:
There will be three different departure time options for these two exciting tours. The schedule for your tours will depend on the first selected departure time during the booking process. Details:

Walking tour 9:45 AM - Accademia Tour 11:30 AM
Walking tour 11:15 AM - Accademia Tour 1PM
Walking tour 2:15 pm - Accademia Tour 4PM