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Florence Private Walking tour with Skip-the-line to Accademia

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Overview

Combine a walking tour of Renaissance-era Florence with a skip-the-line tour of the Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’ Accademia)! With a local guide, stroll around Florence’s historical center to see top sights like Florence Duomo as well as Renaissance architecture. Learn about influential Florentines like the Medici family and the poet Dante Alighieri, and then skip the lines to enter the Accademia Gallery. See Michelangelo’s original ‘David’ sculpture and learn all about the famous sculptor who hailed from Florence.

COMPULSORY NOT TAKING ANY RUCKSACK AND LARGE BAGS DURING THE TOUR BECAUSE THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY DOES NOT HAVE A LUGGAGE DEPOSIT AREA AND CLIENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE MUSEUM IF HAVING A BAG EXCEEDING THE SIZE OF A NORMAL SIZE HAND BAG.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Accademia's Gallery to see the original Michelangelo's David
  • Licensed art-historian expert English-speaking guide
  • Maximum 12/14 people per guide to ensure a personalized attention
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza degli Strozzi
50123 Firenze FI, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Via Ricasoli
58/, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy

What To Expect

Piazza degli Strozzi

Our tour starts in Strozzi Square that in Renaissance times was the market square for the daily food market.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Florence Historic Center (Pass By)

Visit many back streets of Florence city center and learn about its Medieval and Renaissance history.
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Piazza della Signoria

Visit Piazza della Signoria, the main square of Florence that offers a view of the political and artistic presence of this Renaissance city. Here your guide will introduce you to one of the most influential Florentine families, the Medici.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte Vecchio

During the 3-hour walking tour spend time in the Ponte Vecchio and learn about its history since it was built back in the middle ages. Peruse though its many jewelry shops, once occupied by butchers.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

See the magnificent Cathedral and Baptistery of Florence (exterior). Learn about the famous Brunelleschi Dome designed by Brunelleschi.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campanile di Giotto

See the exterior of the tall bell tower designed by Giotto, one of the showpieces of Florentine gothic architecture.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galleria dell'Accademia

During the tour visit the Academy Gallery and learn all about the famous David by Michelangelo. The tour will conclude inside the museum.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At times, Museums close without notice. No refunds are available as these events are beyond our control.
  • Tour operates rain or shine
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence Private Walking tour with Skip-the-line to Accademia?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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224 reviews

Average 4.54 out of 5 stars based on 224 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence Private Walking tour with Skip-the-line to Accademia?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Accademia's Gallery to see the original Michelangelo's David.
  • Licensed art-historian expert English-speaking guide.
  • Maximum 12/14 people per guide to ensure a personalized attention.
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly when more than 5 people.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Florence Private Walking tour with Skip-the-line to Accademia is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Florence Private Walking tour with Skip-the-line to Accademia will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Accademia's Gallery to see the original Michelangelo's David
  • Licensed art-historian expert English-speaking guide
  • Maximum 12/14 people per guide to ensure a personalized attention
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly when more than 5 people
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Rucksacks/backpacks are NOT allowed inside Accademia Gallery!!!! As there is no deposit area in the vicinity, avoid taking any rucksacks/backpacks as due to the new rules you will not be admitted inside the monuments
  • At times, Museums close without notice. No refunds are available as these events are beyond our control.
  • Tour operates rain or shine
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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