Florence Art and Culture Guided Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in Florence's historic center with a guided tour that brings the city's artistic legacy to life. Start at the Accademia Gallery and admire Michelangelo’s iconic *David* and other masterpieces. Continue with a walking tour to the San Lorenzo Church and the breathtaking Duomo complex, featuring the Baptistery, Brunelleschi’s Dome, and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Stroll along Via Calzaiuoli, visit Orsanmichele Church, and explore the bustling Mercato della Paglia. Cross the romantic Ponte Vecchio, lined with luxury jewelers, and arrive at Piazza della Signoria, home to the majestic Palazzo Vecchio. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch, then choose between a visit to the Uffizi Gallery—featuring Botticelli’s Primavera and The Birth of Venus—or explore the awe-inspiring Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral with its stunning Brunelleschi's Dome. End your day with free time to soak in the timeless beauty of Florence’s most celebrated artworks.

Meeting Point

Via Ricasoli, 68

Via Ricasoli, 68, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

At the corner between Via Ricasoli and Piazza San Marco, in front of the loggiato of Accademia delle Belle Arti.
An assistant will wait for you wearing blue clothing with CAF and GRAY LINE Logos

What's included:

• April to October - monolingual small group Tour
• Local Professional Guide
• Comprehensive Guided Visit of whole Florence city center
• Accademia Guided Visit in small group
• Guided Visit in small group with direct and dedicated access to Florence Cathedral (if selected)
• Uffizi Guided Visit in small group (if selected)
• Entrance tickets, museum reservation fee and guaranteed entry time
• 3-course Tuscan Lunch in a typical Restaurant located in the old city

Not included:

• drinks to be paid on the spot
• 0-6 years old, lunch to be paid on the spot
• If you selected Half Day Tour: Uffizi Gallery or Duomo Visit is not included

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours

Galleria dell'Accademia

Via Ricasoli, 58/60, , Florence, 50122

The tour will start in the old city center with the Guided Visit of Accademia Gallery, with a total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned works, the “David”, and other important masterpieces such as ''I Prigioni'', ''San Matteo'' and the “Palestrina Pietà”. The young Michelangelo carved the David from a huge block of rough marble in three years, creating an imposing sculpture of absolute beauty, an icon of the renaissance model.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Via Camillo Cavour 3, , Florence, 50129

Your Walking tour starts with Palazzo Medici Riccardi, designed by Michelozzo di Bartolomeo for Cosimo de' Medici, head of the Medici banking family

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Basilica di San Lorenzo

Piazza di San Lorenzo 9, , Florence, 50123

The church of the Medici family, designed by Brunelleschi, is a Renaissance masterpiece known for its harmonious architecture. It houses the tombs of the Medici, showcasing the city's cultural and political history.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piazza San Giovanni

Piazza San Giovanni, Florence, 50123

The wonderful square also called Piazza del Duomo, where you can admire the impressive Cathedral with the Cupola del Brunelleschi, Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery of S. John with the Gates of Paradise

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Fontana del Porcellino

Piazza del Mercato Nuovo, Via Val di Lamona, Florence, 50123

The Porcellino Fountain in Florence, a bronze statue of a wild boar. Located in the Straw Market, is a popular attraction where visitors can rub the boar's snout for good luck and place a coin in its mouth. The tradition is believed to ensure a return to Florence.

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Piazza della Signoria

Florence, 50122

The famous square which can be considered an "outdoor sculpture museum", dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. You will be amazed by all the masterpieces such as The Fountain of Neptune, the Statue of Cosimo I and the Loggia dei Lanzi

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ponte Vecchio

Florence, 50125

You will end your amazing walking tour in the famous Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, by admiring its renowned jewellery shops.

10 minutes

Gallerie Degli Uffizi

Piazzale Degli Uffizi 6, Florence, 50122

After a break for lunch you will visit a must see in Florence, one of the most important museums in the world: the Uffizi Gallery. Home to masterpieces of great artists like Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaello and many others, it will impress you for its absolute beauty. Follow your professional guide to discover all the precious gems kept inside this unique museum.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included