Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery - monolingual small group tour in Italy

Ciao Florence Office - Via Cavour, 18 Black. On this tour, not only will you discover the treasures of Florence, but also the hidden beauty in the surrounding Tuscan hills. Be sure to have your camera ready! Meet your friendly and history-loving tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal in the morning. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Grab a seat on the comfortable coach bus, and prepare to depart for Piazzale Michelangelo! During the short drive there, and your guide will dive into some interesting information about this breathtaking square.

Duomo complex square. One of the most beautiful squares of Florence, housing the stunning Cathedral, Brunelleschi's Dome, the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower.Your guide will lead you through the most picturesque streets in the city until you reach the unmistakable square. Glowing in white, green, and pink marble, your guide will introduce you to the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Giotto’s bell tower, Brunelleschi’s dome, and San Giovanni’s Baptistery. Follow your guide around the square to learn all about these iconic buildings, their rich histories, and even some local legends!

Piazza della Repubblica, Florence. One of the most elegant squares of Florence, plenty of liberty-style cafés and luxury shops. 

Piazza della Signoria, Florence. The heart of Florence, a real open air museum where great sculptures can be found: the bronze Perseus by Cellini, the Rat of the Sabine women by Giambologna. Last but not least, this is where Palazzo Vecchio stands as well as the collonade leading to the Uffizi Gallery

Accademia Gallery, Florence. Follow your guide to the Accademia Galleria, one of the most famous art galleries in the world. Your guide will usher you past the long line with skip-the-line passes, and you will begin on your 1.15 hour journey in time to the Renaissance era.Your history-loving guide will bring you to the grandiose Hall of Prisoners. This hall is lined in Michelangelo’s unfinished sculptures. These blocks of marble will forever remain unfinished, and as a viewer, you can admire the exact spots where the genius, Michelangelo, worked with his chisel and hammer. Your guide will explain this unique art form of “non-finito,” where you can experience the emotions of the characters, as they are trapped in marble, waiting to emerge from the block. Discover the interesting stories of each of the “Prisoners” in this hall, as your guide leads you to the finale - “David.”With much suspense, your guide will introduce you to the unmissable "David," dominating above the tiny viewers. Weighing over 12,000 pounds and at 17 feet tall, this is one of the largest, and most important pieces of art of all time. Discover the secrets behind this epic sculpture, while you learn more about Michelangelo and his intriguing life. Did you know Michelangelo was at the age of 26 years old when he finished “David”? Your guide will be happy to answer any of your questions about Michelangelo and his masterpieces. Then, your guide will lead you to some of the other important masterpieces found here. You will visit the intriguing and complex sculpture, “Rape of the Sabines,” by Giambologna. Continue to follow your expert guide as you visit works of art by Renaissance masters such as Sandro Botticelli, Jacopo di Cione, and Pacino di Buonaguida. You will undoubtedly discover a new appreciation for Renaissance art after a tour of the magnificent Accademia Galleria.