Half Day Best of Florence Highlights Tour, with David & the Duomo

 

Discover all the hidden gems of Florence in this three-hour walking tour that ensures you can admire Florence in all its continued glory. The tour includes time to wander through the timeless streets of the historic centre as well as taking in all the key attractions all in one morning Highlights - Marvel at the elegance of Uffizi Square - Skip the queue access to the Accademia Gallery - Visit Duomo Square, home of the world famous Il Duomo It is hard not to be captivated by the Renaissance Architecture and Middle Age History of this enchanting city. Admire the 17ft masterpiece that is Michelangelo´s David as well as listen to the exciting need-to-know information from your expert guide as you learn about the intriguing history tour of Florence. Visit the Duomo Square, home to the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, known locally as Il Duomo, for the stunning dome that crowns it. This incredible feat of engineering required a whole new process for its construction, which your guide will explain to you from the square as you view the marvellous architecture from outside. Before leaving the square, take time to admire the golden "Gates of Paradise". During the walking tour, you will learn about the fascinating history of Florence by visiting the heart of politics and renaissance, famous for its ancient statues and glorious fountains. You'll make your way to the famous Uffizi Gallery and the medieval Palazzo Vecchio. The journey continues as you enter the city´s religious center, stopping at the Church of Orsanmichele, where you can admire the ingenious statues of famous artists such as Donatello, Ghiberti and Verrocchio. Come face to face with of the legendary boar, '' il Porcellino '' and rub his nose to guarantee your return to Florence. Carry on to Piazza della Repubblica, once an ancient Forum, now a meeting place for famous writers, artists and locals alike. The tour ends at Lungarno leaving you facing the Ponte Vecchio Bridge by which point you will undoubtedly by seduced by the beauty of this city, and with the rest of the day ahead of you to explore further. Others The tour does not enter inside the Duomo, however after the tour has finished, you can visit this beautiful Cathedral at your leisure. Please bear in mind that as academy is open to the public on Sundays, you can’t queue jump. So instead of this visit, set out across the city on foot and get to see San Lorenzo Market, Ponte Vecchio, the surroundings of Pitti Palace and Santo Spirito.