All Florence in One Day Guided Visit with Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery

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Live an immersive experience in the history of Florence and visit its most important museums, the Accademia and the Uffizi, led by a professional local guide.



In the Accademia Galley, you will immerse yourself in the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned work, the “David”, and other important works of art such as "I Prigioni" and "San Matteo" and the "Palestrina Pietà". 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 a symbol of power and invincibility of the Florentine Republic at the time of its maximum splendor.



Then you will proceed with a walking tour which will include the outdoor guided visit to San Lorenzo Church and the Duomo complex.



The walk continues along the lively Via Calzaiuoli in the heart of the city, where you can admire the imposing and singular Orsanmichele Church. Then you reach the bustling Mercato della Paglia (Straw Market): don’t forget to rub the nose of the famous "porcellino" (pig) and toss a coin into the fountain to bring you good luck!



Going on, you can admire the romantic, picturesque Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, with its renowned jewelry shops. Your lovely blast from the past will end in Piazza Signoria, a true “outdoor museum”, dominated by the majestic Palazzo Vecchio with its crenelated Arnolfo tower, one of the most famous symbols of Florence that you will be able to admire in all its magnificence.



Typical Lunch in a Restaurant located in Florence's old town.



Get inside the Uffizi Gallery and admire the numerous works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio, and many others. Among the precious exhibition halls of the Gallery, the most renowned one contains the refined works by Botticelli, among which the absolute masterpieces: "Primavera" and "Birth of Venus".



The guided tour ends at the Uffizi Terrace where you can enjoy an amazing and exclusive view of the city’s most important monuments. Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum.