3 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Discover Florence’s artistic wonders in a single unforgettable day with the guidance of an expert English speaking storyteller. This immersive experience leads you through the city’s most beloved landmarks, from world famous galleries to atmospheric corners of its medieval streets, giving you a true appreciation of the birthplace of the Renaissance.Your day includes visits to two of Florence’s most treasured museums, the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery. Here you will stand before masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and other great artists who shaped the course of art history. A short break is included, allowing you to enjoy the city at your own pace before continuing on to the next remarkable collection.With a passionate guide and a small group, you will explore the stories, traditions and artistic influences that define Florence. This well rounded itinerary is ideal for anyone wishing to understand the city in a single day, whether it is your first visit or your starting point for a longer stay in Tuscany. It offers a rich and memorable overview of Florence’s cultural treasures, beautifully presented in one seamless experience.
Operated by
City Wonders
Location
For the first part of the tour, the meeting point is Piazza San Marco, next to the Monument to Manfredo Fanti. For the second part of the tour the meeting point is near the Uffizi Gallery, at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi, closest to the Arno River, just at the base of the statue of Galileo Galilei. If you are facing the river, the statue is in the right-hand corner. Please note, if the REVERSE option is selected: For the first part of the tour, the meeting is near the Uffizi Gallery, at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi, closest to the Arno River, just at the base of the statue of Galileo Galilei. For the second part of the tour, the meeting point is Piazza San Marco, next to the Monument to Manfredo Fanti. Your City Wonders guide will be waiting with a City Wonders tour sign near the monument.
Address
Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Experience
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entrance to Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery
- Entry tickets and reservation fees for the Uffizi Gallery included (€35 or €29)
- Headsets when appropriate
- Free time between the two tours
- English speaking guide
- Ticket and reservation fees for the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery
Venues
- Uffizi Gallery
Cosimo I de Medici, Tuscany’s first Grand Duke, initiated the Uffizi project in 1560 to create administrative space for Florence (‘Uffizi’ means ‘offices’). He commissioned famed architect Giorgio Vasari, who added a secret corridor to the Pitti Palace (which you can visit today) and demolished other ancient buildings.
- Accademia of Florence
The Accademia Gallery is an essential stop for any visitor to Florence for one exquisite reason: Michelangelo’s David. One of the most celebrated works of the Renaissance, the fantastic details of this sculpture, from David’s sinewy arms to his steely gaze, are well worth the queues.
Additional Information
- Not allowed:
- Large bags or backpacks. You may not be permitted entry should you bring one
- Experience the very best of Florence in a single, well planned day
- Food, drinks and photography are not allowed inside the Uffizi and Accademia galleries
- Benefit from Skip the Line entry at the Accademia to admire Michelangelo’s David before continuing to the Uffizi’s extraordinary Renaissance collections
- Know in advance:
- Please be advised that access to Uffizi Gallery will not be guaranteed unless the full names of all participants in the booking are provided in advance
- Take in legendary artworks by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo and Raphael during your visit to the Uffizi Gallery
- Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or passport at the Uffizi, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed
- Discover Florence with an expert local guide who shares the stories, legends and artistic heritage behind each highlight
- There will be approximately 30 minutes of free time between the two visits. Make sure to check with your guide the meeting time for the second part of your tour
- The Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi are popular tourist destinations, and sometimes delays can occur due to increased security measures or unexpectedly large crowds during holidays and festivities
- Entrance into some churches may require a dress code that specifies that knees and shoulders should be covered. The local operator cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress
- Remember to bring:
- A valid ID is required for entry regardless of whether visitors hold full-price, reduced, or free tickets
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.