Florence: Best of Florence Private Tour with Accademia

Take part in an exclusive guided walking tour that takes you deep into historic Rennaissance Florence.

Experience what it's like to walk through famous galleries while enjoying the beauty of Italian architecture.

Stand amazed at the magnificent Duomo, designed by Brunelleschi, and see Michelangelo's famous statue of David at the Accademia.

Wander through the elegant Piazza della Signoria and take in the spectacular views of this Italian city from the Ponte Vecchio.

Start your tour at Florence Cathedral, with its dome standing high above the city skyline as an iconic feature of Florence.

You will learn about the history of this unique building and how it became one of the most famous sites in Florence.

Brunelleschi, the architect who created the Duomo, not only met the expectations of the people at the time but also had to convince those overseeing him that he could build a dome inside another dome.

The Baptistery of Florence , built in approximately 1100 A.D., is one of the first buildings in Florence.

It is famous for the beautiful bronze doors that were given the nickname 'Gates of Paradise'.

The Doors are considered to be one of the most beautiful pieces of artwork in Florence.

When you arrive at the Accademia to see Michelangelo's David, it will be easy to see why David is considered the world's most famous sculpture.

If you want to make the most of your time in the Accademia, purchase a skip-the-line entry ticket, and allow your guide to help you experience everything.

Your expert guide will take you through the story of how Michelangelo made David, which is going to make you appreciate more than you already did the phenomenal work he created with this statue, then you will also be introduced to some lesser-known but equally amazing art pieces within the Accademia.

You also will see Michelangelo's Slaves sculptures, which many consider are among the greatest works of art from the Renaissance; these sculptures are unfinished, and show people trying to escape from the marble around them.

They were originally to be used to decorate the large tomb of Pope Julius II inside St.

Peter's Basilica in Rome.

As you travel through some of the most beautiful parts of Florence; including crossing the ancient Ponte Vecchio and walking leisurely through Piazze della Signoria, you will learn about the close connection between art and politics that was a major part of the Revival, and of this city in particular.