This city tour which includes a visit to the Accademia, is perfect for tourists who want to discover not only the magnificent universe of the great Michelangelo Buonarroti, but also the most important tourist sights in Florence.
The tour starts in the lobby of your hotel where you meet your guide. Then to the Piazza San Marco and the Accademia Gallery, where you will see Michelangelo's masterpiece of David. Here you will hear the story of his troubled life perfectly reflected in his art.
The guided tour of Florence continues in Piazza San Giovanni and Piazza del Duomo, the religious center of the city. Right next to the Baptistry is the Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Bell Tower, the symbols of the power and glory of Florence since the Middle Ages. There are many hidden surprises in this area and we will discover them with a special "treasure hunt"!
The next stop, Piazza della Repubblica, is just a few steps from Piazza San Giovanni. The piazza is a tourist's favorite place for a good Italian coffee in a unique atmosphere created by the historic cafes.
If you are superstitious and you want to return to Florence, your guide will show you a funny fountain that will make your wish come true!
After the wonderful experience of art, history and curiosities, it's time for a walk on Ponte Vecchio, the Paradise of jewelry lovers. This also happens to be the oldest bridge in Florence. Here you can admire the unique Vasari Corridor built for the Grand Duke of Florence, Cosimo de' Medici in only 5 months.
After viewing the elegant windows of the boutiques on the bridge, we will continue our guided tour of Florence to Piazza della Signoria, an open air museum unique in Tuscany and even in Italy. Here is the Palazzo Vecchio, the actual municipality center, one of the most important palaces in Florence since the 13th century. Secrets will be revealed about Michelangelo, Benvenuto Cellini and Girolamo Savonarola.
We will end our guided tour of Florence in Piazza Santa Croce, the Pantheon of the great Florentine and Tuscan personalities. |