Florence Private 8-Hour Tour: Tickets & Hotel Pickup Included

Highlights

• 8-Hour Private Tour
• Skip-the-Line Access
• Ultimate Convenience

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   1h

   The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, better known as the Duomo di Firenze, is a medieval church in Florence. It was begun in 1296 and is still unfinished. The cathedral's construction was funded by the people of Florence. The Duomo is the largest and most important church in Florence, and one of the largest in Europe. It remains unfinished. The dome is the third largest in diameter of all domes in the world, after Saint Peter's Basilica and Hagia Sophia.

2. 2

   Galleria Febo & Dafne - Via Vanchiglia 16

   2h

   Visit one of the most amazing art galleries in whole Europe. The Galleria dell'Accademia houses a collection of some of the most famous paintings and sculptures in the world. The museum is a part of the Accademia Gallery, which was founded by a wealthy Florentine banker in 1563 to house the city's most valuable works. The Galleria is also home to Michelangelo's Pietà sculpture, David and other masterpieces that are internationally recognized as having "exceptional importance."The museum's history is entwined with the history of Florence and Italy. The Accademia, which opened in the former Palazzo della Signoria in 1737, was founded by a wealthy Florentine banker named Cosimo III de' Medici to house the city's most valuable works of art.

3. 3

   Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi

   2h

   The Gallerie degli Uffizi is an art museum in Florence. It is considered a state museum and houses many works of art. The museum opened in 1560 and was the public art museum of Florence until 1874 when it was merged with the Uffizi Gallery. The gallery has a collection of "inestimable value" including some of the best examples of Renaissance and Baroque art, as well as a number of important works by early Italian masters, such as Ghirlandaio. It was built during 1560-1562 on the site of Michelangelo's old stables, which had been converted into a sculptural gallery in 1549. The building was designed by Giorgio Vasari, who wanted to create a building that would be an ornament to the Piazza della Signoria, "an imitation of the antique world."

4. 4

   Ponte Vecchio

   2h

   It is a symbol of the city and one of the most famous bridges in the world. You will visit it with your official tour guide. Ponte Vecchio is a marble and stone pedestrian bridge in Florence. It crosses the Arno River, connecting the Oltrarno section of the city to that of Santa Croce. The stone bridge was built in the 14th century, and served as a public walkway until the 18th century. It served as a military bridge during World War II. It was rebuilt in 1972-75 using material from the 16th-century balustrade, retaining much of its medieval appearance. The modern design of the new structure is by Pierluigi Spazzapan.

5. 5

   Palazzo Vecchio

   1h

   The Palace is located in the Piazza della Signoria and is where the city council offices are. It is the town's oldest public building and consists of two adjacent buildings with a total length of 110 meters. The original construction began in 1298 with the laying of the first stone by Boniface VIII. The exterior of this four-story, Gothic building is clad in travertine, while the interior hosts notable frescoes, including works by Andrea del Castagno and Domenico Ghirlandaio.The Palace is a property of the Republic of Florence and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Before you go

Location

Via Della Canonica, 1, Piazza Del Duomo, 50122, Italy