BE THE FIRST: Early Bird Florence Walking Tour & Accademia Gallery (David)

At a glance

BE THE FIRST: Early Bird Florence Walking Tour & Accademia Gallery (David) is a 3h guided experience in Florence, Italy, operated by THINGS TO DO IN FZCO. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 70 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $67.57 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Entrance tickets and reservation fees for the Accademia Gallery, The Duomo, the Baptistery and the Dome will be seen from the outside..

Quick facts

Duration

3h

Group

Small group, up to 24 travellers

Languages

German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 1h

   Start the day with visiting one of the most noteworthy museums of Florence – the Accademia Gallery, home to the original colossal statue of David by Michelangelo. Take a look at the David and you will understand why Giorgio Vasari said “Anyone who has seen Michelangelo’s David has no need to see anything else….” Hear the stories about the tormented genius and learn how much struggle he endured to bring the damaged block of marble to life – a seemingly impossible task that made him immortal.
   
   Take a small break to get a cup of coffee or buy a souvenir in Accademia’s giftshop and continue your experience with a walking tour in the heart of Florence.

2. Stop 2

   Admire the exterior of the magnificent Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore which has a unique flower-shaped plan and the biggest masonry dome in the world – the marvel of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Even Michelangelo said “It would be difficult to equal…impossible to surpass.”

3. Stop 3

   Learn the stories about the Baptistery of San Giovanni – the oldest building of the city with its splendid Gates of Paradise.

4. Stop 4

   Stroll around Dante’s district and enter the 1,000-year old church where the father of Italian language met the love and muse of his life.

5. Stop 5

   Visit Orsanmichele – the quintessential Florentine church, and learn why a market was transformed into a church.

6. Stop 6

   Rub the snout of a little bronze boar in Loggia del Porcellino and make a wish to come back to Florence.

7. Stop 7

   See Ponte Vecchio – the symbol of the city and the oldest bridge in town famous for its jewelers' shops hanging over the Arno River.

8. Stop 8

   Finish the walking tour in the political centre of Florence – Piazza della Signoria – a museum under the open sky with many original sculptures created by Renaissance artists.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note: the tour includes entrance inside places of worship; visitors are requested to have knees and shoulders covered. Visitors not respecting the dress code will be denied entry.
• Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery.
• Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
• Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total (€20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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