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Best of Florence Half Day Private Tour with Michelangelo’s David & Uffizi Gallery

4.90
(1,981 Reviews)
4.25 h.
English
Private
Tue to Sun
11:15, 12:00 & 16:30

  • Private tour with an expert, English-speaking guide dedicated entirely to you. The best way to see the main marvels of Florence, beginning with the Accademia Gallery where you will skip the long lines with pre-reserved entry. Here you’ll gaze in awe at Michelangelo’s sculptural masterpiece, the David.

  • You’ll next head to the crown jewel of Florence, Il Duomo. Your guide will herald you with its rich history from outside with an option to visit the interior on your own if so inclined. Then, be whisked on a walking tour of the historical centre’s must-see sights including the Piazza della Signoria where David once stood.

  • Finally, breeze past the crowds with Skip-the-Line Access to the Uffizi Gallery. Your guide will navigate directly to masterpieces by Giotto, Da Vinci, Botticelli, Perugino, Michelangelo, Titian and Vasari, to name a few. Because this is a private tour, we can tailor the route to your specific interests.     

Tour Description

What's Included

  • Skip the Line Entrance to Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery.
  • Ticket and reservation fees for the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery
  • Visit the Cathedral (the Duomo) from outside
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Headsets when appropriate
  • Gratuities

Sites Visited

  • Accademia Gallery
  • Michelangelo’s David
  • Uffizi Gallery
  • The Duomo Cathedral (Outside)

With so much incredible art, history and architecture, seeing all that Florence has to offer can be a challenge. We take the trouble out of your visit by covering the best parts of Florence in half a day with a private, expert, English-speaking guide to lead you around the city. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the sights and stories that make Florence a must-see on any trip to Italy.

Michelangelo’s Mastery of Sculpting – The David

The Accademia Gallery is our first stop for one of Florence’s many showstoppers. Skip the long lines here with a pre-reserved entry time and prepare to be amazed. Housed in a bright open space beneath a roof that had to be raised to accommodate him, is Michelangelo’s great sculptural masterpiece, ‘David’.

Your guide will help you admire him from every angle, all the while explaining the techniques that Michelangelo used to make marble look as soft as butter.

Every Corner of the City has a Story to Tell

We’ll also take some time to visit the crown jewel of Florence, Il Duomo, from outside. Known for its huge red dome (visible from all over the city), Florence Cathedral is a sight to behold. Your guide will tell you about Brunelleschi’s feat in creating such a marvel and the challenges he faced along the way.

The entrance to the Duomo is free and you can visit independently if you wish, as the guide provided you with a full explanation of its inside and outside features.

Although vast in its offerings, Florence is a compact city. Our half day Florence tours include a walking tour of the historical centre, covering all the must-see outdoor sights. Your expert private guide will lead you around Piazza Signoria where you’ll hear the stories behind the beautiful sculptures and see the place where Michelangelo’s ‘David’ once stood.

Discover the Vast Art Collection of the Medici Family in the Uffizi Gallery

In keeping with our promise to see all of Florence in few hours we’ll take a quick break to energize for the final leg of our day. Skip the Line Access at the Uffizi Gallery saves us hours wasted in line to enter instantly.

Navigating all this immense gallery would take days, so we’ve crafted the perfect route to visit all the highlights of the Uffizi collection and a few lesser-known gems. Your guide will introduce you to works by Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Perugino, Michelangelo, Titian and Vasari to name just a few, and you’ll also have more flexibility to craft the tour to your needs and interests.

Whether you're stopping in Florence for a day, or plan to use it as a base from which to explore Tuscany, this tour will paint the perfect portrait of its unique art, architecture, and history, ensuring that you leave an aficionado of all of the above!

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    • Can we organize a private tour on a Monday?

      The Accademia Gallery is closed every Monday, therefore no tours are possible there on those dates.

    • When can I amend my booking?

      A booking cannot be amend with less than 24 hours notice. Amendments made before this window are possible, but may incur a charge. Any bookings made within the 24 hour window are final and cannot be amended or subject to compensation. Please note that amendments made to the Colosseum Underground Tour will incur a charge of 50% of the cost of the tour if amended at least 7 days before the tour departure date. If tour is amended within 7 days of tour departure date the full price of the tour will be charged. 

    • When will I receive confirmation of my booking?

      You should expect to receive an email within minutes of booking with your confirmation voucher.

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