Florence: Private Walking Tour w/ Accademia & Uffizi
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the world's greatest collections of Renaissance art
- Admire the genius of Brunelleschi and Ghiberti at the Duomo
- Discover stories of power and corruption at Palazzo Vecchio
- Pay tribute to Dante and Michelangelo at Santa Croce
- Gaze into the waters of the Arno from Ponte Vecchio
Full description
Next, marvel at the Duomo, Florence’s iconic cathedral, and learn about its dramatic construction and visionary architect Brunelleschi. Discover the city’s mercantile roots and explore Orsanmichele, a granary turned market turned church. Pass by Palazzo Davanzati for a glimpse into the private lives of powerful merchant families, and see the elegant façade of the Ospedale degli Innocenti—the world’s first orphanage.
Continue to Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Renaissance Florence, and explore the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Pay tribute at the tombs of Dante and Michelangelo in the basilica of Santa Croce. Conclude your private tour on the enchanting Ponte Vecchio, gazing over the Arno as Florence’s splendor lingers in your memory.
Included / Excluded
- Expedited access to the Accademia and Uffizi
- Private guide
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
- Food and beverages
- Tips (optional)
Meeting point
Start Location
Piazza della Signoria, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
La Piadina di Casa Maioli - Santa Maria Novella, Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- On the first Sunday of each month, entrance is free of charge, but as tickets can't be reserved ahead of time, entry is not guaranteed
- Please inform the activity provider if any travelers have mobility concerns
- Please cover your shoulders and knees otherwise entry might be refused if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Know before you go
- If you are unable to find your guide by 10-minute before the starting time, please call +1 800-267-7581.
Cancellation policy
15 or more days before the tour day: 90% of the cost will be refunded, minus ticket costs; Between 8 and 14 days before the tour day: 50% of the cost will be refunded, minus ticket costs; 7 days or less: no refund.
Reviews
Brilliant day and a great guide
Overall the tour was good. Lots of good information about the history of Florence. The description is a little confusing, you don’t actually go in the duomo you just stay outside and learn about it.
Loved my Vatican tour with Through Eternity Tours. Our guide, Daniela, was very knowledgeable. They were also so kind to wait for us when we had a transportation mishap getting to the meeting point on time. I called, they redirected us where to go to still join the tour, and made sure they found us. I was so happy they didn’t leave us behind! I feel like other companies would not have gone that extra mile! Their communication was top notch!