Accademia Gallery & Florence Guided Walking Tour

Highlights

• Accademia Gallery
• Historic Center
• Ponte Vecchio

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Galleria dell'Accademia

   1h

   Enjoy a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence and discover its masterpieces, including Michelangelo’s David, without waiting in long lines. With an expert guide, explore the secrets and stories behind each work, starting from the Hall of the Colossus, home to Giambologna’s Rape of the Sabine Women and paintings attributed to Botticelli. Continue through the gallery to admire the collection of musical instruments once owned by the Medici, including rare pieces by Stradivari and the first piano by Bartolomeo Cristofori. End your visit with the highlight of the museum: Michelangelo’s David and the Prisoners, powerful works that reveal the artist’s extraordinary technique.

2. 2

   San Lorenzo

   20min

   Explore the vibrant San Lorenzo district, one of Florence's oldest and most authentic neighborhoods. During this walking tour, you will admire the exterior of Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the first residence of the powerful Medici family, and Basilica of San Lorenzo, famous for its unfinished façade. Continue to the exterior of the Medici Chapels, the burial place of the most prominent members of the Medici dynasty, before experiencing the lively atmosphere of the Leather Market and the Central Market, where local traditions, artisan craftsmanship, and Tuscan flavors come together. Please note that this tour includes exterior visits only.

3. 3

   Piazza Del Duomo

   20min

   Discover the magnificent Piazza del Duomo, the religious heart of Florence and home to some of the city's most iconic landmarks. Admire the exterior of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with Brunelleschi's world-famous Dome, the Baptistery of St. John, renowned for its remarkable bronze doors, and Giotto's Bell Tower, a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic architecture. Learn about the history, art, and engineering achievements that made this monumental square one of the symbols of the Renaissance. Please note that this tour includes exterior visits only.

4. 4

   Piazza della Repubblica

   15min

   Visit Piazza della Repubblica, one of Florence's liveliest squares and the site of the city's ancient Roman Forum. Discover the origins of Florence as you stand where the Roman Cardo and Decumanus once crossed, and admire the elegant 19th-century architecture, historic cafés, and the iconic triumphal arch. Today, the square is a vibrant meeting place where history blends with local life, street performers, and Florentine traditions.

5. 5

   Ponte Vecchio

   15min

   Discover the iconic Ponte Vecchio, Florence's oldest and most famous bridge, spanning the Arno River. Admire its historic goldsmith shops, unique medieval architecture, and breathtaking views over the river. Learn about the bridge's fascinating history, its connection to the Medici family, and why it remains one of the city's most beloved landmarks. Please note that this tour includes exterior visits only.

6. 6

   Piazza della Signoria

   20min

   Explore Piazza della Signoria, Florence's historic political center and one of the city's most spectacular open-air museums. Admire the exterior of Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of Florence's government for centuries, and discover the remarkable sculptures that decorate the square, including the Fountain of Neptune, a replica of Michelangelo's David, and the masterpieces displayed in the Loggia dei Lanzi. Please note that this tour includes exterior visits only.

Before you go

Location