Florence in One Day: Accademia and Uffizi Guided Visits & Walking Tour

The All Florence in one day: Accademia and Uffizi guided visits & walking tour begins in the heart of Florence’s old city center with a guided visit to the Accademia Gallery, offering a total immersion into the art of Michelangelo. Here you will admire his most celebrated masterpiece, the David, carved from a single huge block of rough marble over three years and regarded as an absolute icon of Renaissance beauty. The visit also includes other important works such as I Prigioni, San Matteo, and the Palestrina Pietà, allowing a deeper understanding of Michelangelo’s artistic vision and genius.

 

After the Accademia, the experience continues with a guided walking tour through the historic center. You will enjoy an outdoor visit to the Church of San Lorenzo and the Duomo complex, including the San Giovanni Baptistery with its famous bronze doors known as the Porta del Paradiso, the Cathedral, Brunelleschi’s magnificent Cupola, and Giotto’s bell tower. The walk proceeds along lively Via Calzaiuoli, where you can admire the imposing Orsanmichele Church, a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic art decorated with statues of the patron saints of medieval trade guilds. Continuing on, you will reach the bustling Mercato della Paglia, where tradition invites you to rub the nose of the famous porcellino and toss a coin into the fountain for good luck. The route then leads to the romantic Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, renowned for its jewelry shops, before arriving at Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of the city. This extraordinary open-air museum features the Fountain of Neptune, the sculptures of the Loggia dei Lanzi such as Cellini’s Perseus and Giambologna’s Rape of the Sabines, and the majestic Palazzo Vecchio with its crenellated Arnolfo tower.

 

At midday, you will enjoy a typical lunch in a restaurant located in Florence’s old town, offering a pleasant break between the morning and afternoon visits. In the afternoon, the All Florence in one day: Accademia and Uffizi guided visits & walking tour continues with a guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most famous art museums in the world. Inside, you will admire an exceptional collection of works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio, and many others. Among the most renowned halls is the one dedicated to Botticelli, where you will see the absolute masterpieces Primavera and The Birth of Venus, the latter symbolizing the ideal of beauty as purity and spiritual harmony, in line with Renaissance Neoplatonic aesthetics. At the end of the guided visit, you may choose to remain inside the museum to continue exploring at your own pace.

 

This comprehensive one-day tour allows you to discover Florence through its world-famous monuments, palaces, and museums, with professional local guides leading small-group visits to the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries as well as the historic center. The All Florence in one day: Accademia and Uffizi guided visits & walking tour offers an immersive journey through the art and history of Florence, celebrating the legacy of the great Renaissance masters.

Timings: 09:00am (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time)

Duration: (Approx.) 5 hours 15 minutes

Meeting Point: At the corner between Via Ricasoli and Piazza San Marco, in front of the loggiato of Accademia delle Belle Arti.

(Please check the calendar to know about the availability)

You can present your mobile or printed voucher at the meeting location: At the corner between Via Ricasoli and Piazza San Marco, in front of the loggiato of Accademia delle Belle Arti.

Ticket/ Voucher is valid to the travel date you choose.

Free Wifi: No.

Wheelchair or Stroller accessible: No.

Voucher Information: Mobile and Paper Vouchers are accepted!

All travellers are advised to carry their Passport/ID card on the day of travel.

The tour includes walking long distances, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Visitors are kindly requested to respect the instructions of the Security Staff.

Please note that the security checks may delay the entry.
A standard surcharge of Euro 29 might be applicable at the Uffizi Gallery, that has to be paid directly.

Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.