Florence: Small Group Tour of Accademia & Duomo Complex with Optional Tuscan Lunch

Highlights

• Accademia Gallery Guided Tour
• Medici District Exploration
• Optional Tuscan Lunch

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Galleria dell'Accademia

   1h

   Begin your guided experience at the Accademia Gallery with your small group and expert local guide. Immerse yourself in the world of Michelangelo, the genius of the Renaissance, and admire his most celebrated masterpieces, including the David, I Prigioni, San Matteo and the Palestrina Pietà. Your guide will bring Michelangelo’s art to life, revealing the stories, details and emotions behind these extraordinary works.

2. 2

   Palazzo Medici Riccardi

   10min

   Admire the imposing exterior of Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the first great Renaissance palace of the Medici family. From the outside, your guide will introduce the power, taste and influence of the dynasty that helped shape Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance.

3. 3

   Piazza di San Lorenzo

   10min

   Discover Piazza di San Lorenzo, one of the most historic corners of Florence and closely connected to the Medici family. From the square, take in the atmosphere of the neighborhood and learn about the basilica’s long history and its role in Florentine religious and political life.

4. 4

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   10min

   Marvel at the magnificent exterior of Florence Cathedral, with its richly decorated marble façade, Brunelleschi’s extraordinary dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the ancient Baptistery. From the outside, discover how this monumental complex became one of the greatest symbols of Renaissance Florence.

5. 5

   Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

   10min

   Admire Orsanmichele from the outside, a unique building that began as a grain market before becoming one of Florence’s most fascinating churches. Your guide will point out its elegant architecture and the famous exterior niches once decorated by the city’s powerful guilds.

6. 6

   Mercato del Porcellino

   10min

   Visit the lively Mercato del Porcellino, famous for its traditional leather stalls and the beloved bronze boar fountain. Discover the local legend behind the “Porcellino” and enjoy the charm of one of Florence’s most popular market areas.

7. 7

   Piazza della Signoria

   15min

   Enter Piazza della Signoria, Florence’s grand open-air museum and political heart. Surrounded by statues, historic palaces and the majestic Palazzo Vecchio, this square tells stories of power, art, rivalry and civic pride at the center of Florentine history.

8. 8

   Ponte Vecchio

   10min

   End your walk at the iconic Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest and most famous bridge. Lined with historic shops and suspended over the Arno River, it offers one of the city’s most unforgettable views and a perfect glimpse into Florence’s timeless charm.

Before you go

Location