Name: Florence Wonders Walking Tour with Accademia & Uffizi Visits
Brand: SIGHTSEEINGO
SKU: 2666
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Florence Wonders Walking Tour with Accademia & Uffizi Visits

Florence, Italy

Activity Code- 2666

Overview

Join us for an immersive experience as you take the guided tour to experience history, art, and culture in Florence in one enriching day. Led by a passionate local guide, see the famous streets, monuments, and museums. Hear stories and facts about art, history, and curiosities, giving you a deep understanding of the past and present. The tour includes an entrance ticket to the famous Academia gallery and Uffizi gallery with a small group visit, see the masterpieces by renowned artists in the Academia gallery. You will admire Michelangelo’s David and other important works such as "I Prigioni" and "San Matteo" and the “Palestrina Pietà” and more. Walk along historic districts once shaped by powerful families like the Medici. You will also see iconic attractions such as the ancient San Lorenzo Church and the Medici Chapels, their mausoleum, and more. Select the option to enjoy lunch at a typical restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Uffizi gallery to see the numerous works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giott, and more. This tour ends with breathtaking views of Florence from the Uffizi Terrace. The Florence Wonders walking tour is a perfect way to experience the timeless beauty of Florence.

Highlights

Take a guided walking tour of Florence through the famous streets and monuments
Led by a professional local guide, hear fascinating stories about art and cultural
Visit the Medici Family and learn about the powerful family
Walk across the iconic attractions and famous places
Explore the Academia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery with an entrance ticket
End your tour with stunning panoramic views of Florence from the Uffizi Terrace
Select the option to enjoy a Tuscan lunch at a typical local restaurant
Smartphone Voucher is Accepted! No need to print the tickets!

Itinerary

Discover Florence’s most iconic masterpieces and architectural treasures in a single, unforgettable day. Your day begins with a total immersion in the Accademia Gallery, guided by an expert who will accompany you throughout the entire experience. Inside the museum, you will discover Michelangelo’s most renowned masterpiece, the David, along with other important works such as I Prigioni, San Matteo, and the Palestrina Pietà. You will learn how the young Michelangelo carved David from a huge block of rough marble over three years, creating an imposing sculpture that became an icon of Renaissance art. The figure’s powerful body and intense expression, inspired by faith in God, came to symbolize strength, courage, and the invincibility of the Florentine Republic at the height of its splendor. After the Accademia visit, the walking tour continues into the Medici district, where you explore the area once lived in and admired daily by the famous Florentine family. You will see the magnificent palace that was their home, the ancient Church of San Lorenzo, and the Medici Chapels, which served as their mausoleum and remain a key part of Florence’s history and identity.

A short walk leads you to the extraordinary Duomo monumental complex, one of the most impressive religious centers in the world. Here you will admire the Baptistery with its famous golden “Porta del Paradiso,” the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s iconic dome, and the elegant Giotto bell tower, all standing together as symbols of Florence’s artistic and architectural greatness. The tour then moves through the charming streets of the medieval district where Dante and Beatrice once lived. Along the way, you will encounter the imposing Church of Orsanmichele, a unique masterpiece of Florentine Gothic art. You will also pass through the lively Straw Market, where tradition suggests rubbing the nose of the famous “porcellino” statue for good luck.

Continuing on, you arrive at Piazza Signoria, the political heart of Florence and one of the most beautiful squares in the world. This open-air museum features the striking Fountain of Neptune with Ammannati’s marble statue and the remarkable sculptures of the Loggia dei Lanzi, including Cellini’s Perseus and Giambologna’s Rape of the Sabines. Overlooking the square is the majestic Palazzo Vecchio with Arnolfo’s crenellated tower, one of Florence’s most recognizable landmarks. From here, you follow the exterior of the elevated Vasari Corridor toward the romantic Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in the city, famous for its historic jewelry shops, where this part of the walking tour comes to an end. You will then enjoy free time for lunch on your own, or upgrade for the typical lunch option in a restaurant located in Florence’s old town.

In the afternoon, the experience continues inside the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most celebrated museums in the world. Accompanied by your guide, you will admire works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio, and many others. Special attention is given to Botticelli’s refined masterpieces, Primavera and The Birth of Venus. The latter, an icon of the museum, depicts the goddess emerging from sea foam and represents the Renaissance Neoplatonic ideal of beauty as purity and spiritual harmony. The guided visit concludes at the Uffizi Terrace, where you can enjoy an exclusive panoramic view of Florence’s most important monuments. Once the tour ends, you are free to remain inside the museum and continue exploring at your own pace.

Schedule

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

Duration: (Approx.) 5 hours 45 minutes

Meeting Point: Accademia Gallery Museum, in front of the entrance reserved to the booking holders

(Please check the calendar to know about the availability)

Includes

Staff Assistance at the Meeting Point
Local Professional Guide for the walking tour and the Museums
Accademia Gallery Entrance Ticket with Reservation Fee
Uffizi Gallery Entrance Ticket
Earphones inside both Museums
Uffizi and Accademia Small Group Guided Visits
Typical Lunch in a Restaurant located in Florence old town (If option selected)
Drinks to be paid on the spot

Redemption Info

You can present your mobile or printed voucher at the meeting location: Accademia Gallery Museum, in front of the entrance reserved to the booking holders
An assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothing with CAF Tour - Gray Line logos

In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.

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

Know Before You Go

Free Wifi: No.

Wheelchair or Stroller accessible: No.

Voucher Information: Mobile and Paper Vouchers are accepted!

A standard surcharge of EURO 29 might be applicable at the Uffizi Gallery, to be paid on the spot.

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.

To confirm a booking the following details are mandatory for all the participants:

First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Passport/ID Nr, A valid mobile phone number , Email address . In the event, that one or more details are missing, the booking cannot be considered confirmed.

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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.