Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Uffizi and City Highlights

Highlights

• Michelangelo's David
• Uffizi Gallery
• Historic centre on foot

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Galleria dell'Accademia

   1h 15min

   Enter the Accademia with a reserved ticket and see Michelangelo’s David up close. Your guide reveals the details that make the sculpture extraordinary and introduces you to Michelangelo’s other works in the gallery..

2. 2

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   15min

   Continue through Florence’s historic centre to the Duomo. Admire Brunelleschi’s enormous dome from outside and hear how he solved the engineering challenge that had left the cathedral unfinished.

3. 3

   Battistero Di San Giovanni

   15min

   See the Baptistery and its celebrated bronze doors, which Michelangelo praised as the “Gates of Paradise.” Your guide explains the artistry and ambition behind one of Florence’s most famous landmarks.

4. 4

   Piazza della Signoria

   15min

   Explore Florence’s historic civic square, filled with sculptures and imposing buildings. See where Michelangelo’s David originally stood before it was moved to the Accademia.

5. 5

   Ponte Vecchio

   15min

   Discover Florence’s famous bridge, lined with shops above the Arno River. Hear how it survived centuries of change and became one of the city’s most recognisable sights.

6. 6

   Mercato del Porcellino

   15min

   Pass through the historic market and meet Il Porcellino, the bronze boar whose polished snout visitors rub for good luck. Your guide shares the story behind this much-loved Florentine tradition.

7. 7

   Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi

   1h 30min

   Enter the Uffizi with a timed ticket and follow your guide through a selection of Renaissance masterpieces. See works by artists including Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci, and discover the stories behind the paintings.

Before you go

Location