The highlights of Florence

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Discover the magic of Florence in a single day on our Best of Florence & Uffizi Gallery Tours, visiting all of the famous sites and skipping the long lines – at the Accademia to see the imposing David and at the Uffizi to see Botticelli’s masterpieces – and enjoy the complex beauty of the Duomo and the hidden architectural gems of the city center.

Your morning begins with the Best of Florence tour, with Skip the Line access to the Accademia Gallery where you will have the unique opportunity to marvel at Michelangelo’s statue of the Slaves and his magnificent 17 foot marble masterpiece, the David. Then, you will enjoy a comprehensive walking tour visiting the most famous sites of the city center including the Duomo, with a visit of the inside, “Il Porcellino”, the leather market as well as the Ponte Vecchio.

Ask your guide for recommendations for the best lunch spots, pizza, pasta or some local specialties - it's your choice! We give you plenty of free time to enjoy lunch as you wish before we meet again for the next portion of our tour.

The second half of our day in the afternoon will begin at the Uffizi Gallery where you’ll have the chance to behold in person the immediately recognizable works of Botticelli -- “Birth of Venus” and “Primavera”. The Uffizi contains signature works of the Italian masters, including Michelangelo & DaVinci. Listen as your expert English speaking guide recount fascinating stories about the lives of the artists, celebrated architects, and wealthy patrons that contributed to the Gallery. This very special visit concludes atop the Gallery with a lovely view of the city center from the rooftop terrace.


Please note that on Sundays we do not have skip the line access to the Accademia as every State-run museum is free on that day. Therefore, instead of visiting the Accademia, we offer an extended walking tour of the city, including Mercato di San Lorenzo, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace (from outside), and the characteristic and typical area of Santo Spirito.













Meeting/pick-up point: Morning tour: Your guide will meet you at San Marco square, Piazza San Marco, in front of the monument to Manfredo Fanti, right in the middle of the square, at 9am.

Afternoon tour: Your guide will meet you near the Uffizi gallery, at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi nearest the Arno River, at of the bust of Galileo Galilei, at 1.30pm and 4.30pm.

Duration: Seven hours (2-hour morning tour + 2-hour break + 3-hour afternoon tour).

Start/opening time: Morning tour, at 9am; afternoon tour, at 2.30pm.

End/closing time: At 4.45pm approx.

Languages: English.

Others: Entrance into some churches requires a strict dress code. Shoulders and knees must be covered, no low cut or sleeveless tops or shorts for both men and women. Clients that do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted entry to the Vatican. We cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress.

Please note that on Sundays and during religious festivities visits inside the Duomo may be restricted in which case a detailed tour will be given from outside.

We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. We are also unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our tours.

Please note that a “Gelato Break” is no longer included in the tour from 10th March 2014.
Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large handbags, bags, or rucksacks on your tour. The Uffizi Gallery specifically prohibits large bags and you may not be permitted entry should you bring one.