About Activity
On this tour you visit the most important of Florence’s piazzas and landmarks as well as two of its most celebrated exhibition centers. We begin on the north of the city with a visit to the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo with its famous Bell Tower and Baptistery. Following a break for lunch we continue to Piazza della Signoria with its wonderful display of Renaissance statues, followed by a visit to the Uffizi Gallery that houses a number of famous masterpieces; Botticelli’s’ “The Birth of Venue”, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Annunciation” and Michelangelo’s “Holy Family” to name a few.
Includes
- Hotel walking pickup (selected hotels only)
- Private tour
- Professional art historian guide
- Local taxes
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop off
- Food and drink
Departure Point
- please confirm your hotel address, if it is a central one your guide will meet you in the lobby.
Stop At: Piazza Della Signoria Meet your guide in Piazza della Signoria, Political centre of the city. From there you'll walk to the near Uffizi gallery for your morning visit to the museum.
Stop At: Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes Inside you’ll admire some of the greatest works of Italy's unrivalled Renaissance masters, including the imitable Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Giotto, and Caravaggio.
You'll see world-renowned works including Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Leonardo's Annunciation, as well as sculptures and paintings that demonstrate the power and strength of Renaissance Florence.
Your expert guide can offer insight and answer any questions during the tour.
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio Then it is on to one of Florence’s most famous landmarks: the Ponte Vecchio, the city’s oldest bridge. The bridge offers panoramic views of the hills that surround Florence, perfect for a photo. Your guide will recount the bridge’s rich history, including
how the Vasari Corridor radically changed the botteghe (shops) that line the bridge.
When it’s time for lunch (at your own expense), your guide can book a local trattoria or suggest a typical Tuscan lunch.
Stop At: Piazza Della Repubblica After lunch, your guide will meet you to continue your tour.
The knowledge of your local, licensed guide is best appreciated as you walk through the ancient streets of Florence, a romantic Renaissance city, with enchanting piazzas and a rich history. The numerous monuments that line your route will tell the story of this marvellous place.
Stop At: Piazza Del Duomo After that, you’ll make your way to the magnificant Piazza Duomo. The stunning Cathedral sits at its centre, with beautiful, unique marble engravings. And, and towering above everything is Brunelleschi’s Dome, a wonder of Renaissance architecture and an enduring symbol of Renaissance Florence.
Stop At: Galleria Dell'accademia Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included Finally your tour will take you to visit Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture: David. Be sure to look at it from every angle as you walk around it, as this is the best way to appreciate Michelangelo’s genius.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery. Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction. Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee Operated by Private Tours of Florence All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
Amazing Day Tour of FlorenceSeth_K
Marco gave our family the ultimate Florence experience! He was incredibly personal, warm, and deeply passionate about the city's rich history. He kept the entire tour completely engaging and perfectly paced. Marco guided us through the Uffizi Museum, made sure we saw Michelangelo’s David, and showed us the best photo spots in Florence. He also took us to fantastic local places to eat and shop away from the usual crowds. If you want an authentic, family-friendly day in Florence, Marco is the absolute best guide.
Private Florence walking tour with MarcoRoger_O
May 15, 2026, 11:08:44 AM We saw all the major points of interest and Marco knew how best to navigate all the lines and show us the most important sights. Marco was extremely knowledgeable, super polite and friendly, spoke xlnt English, and was very concerned that we enjoyed our tour. Excellent tour guide.
An enchanting day in FlorenceCharles_I
Aug 28, 2025, 11:29:55 AM Our guide Marco provided wonderful care and service to our family in touring both the streets and the galleries of Florence. As we viewed the awesome works of art, his explanation added much value to our ability to see the artwork through the eyes of the painter. In short, we most enthusiastically recommend this tour and guide!
Great Florence Art TourMichael_G
Jun 22, 2025, 10:05:47 AM Excellent guided tour of Florence art and Renaissance treasures. Leonardo M was a fantastic guide. Highly recommend him.
Great tour guide, solid stories and made the trip meaningful and memorable. Ensured we saw all the key highlights.
Florence Italy with expert guide Marco!Jim_G
Marco’s explanations brought the city and its history to life! He made the whole trip! I would recommend him highly!
Florence highlights tour - great for family with teens!Madhu_G
Our tour guide Leo did a great job educating us on the history of Florence and the history behind all the sites we visited. It was a great way to see the highlights of Florence in 1 day. We saw the Uffizi, the Duomo, Basilica of Santa Croce and the David among other sites that only a local would know. Leo was great in keeping our 3 teens engaged as well. Lots of walking but since it was a private tour, it was easy to take breaks when we needed them. Leo also gave us many useful tips to make the most of our stay in Florence.
Florence-Marco-DavidDeana_P
Wow, what an experience. Our guide Marco was so knowledgeable, passionate and thoughtful. He helped us plan out an incredible day in Florence. We toured the museum, crossed the Ponte Vecchio bridge and explored some of local Florence and back for a viewing of David. By the end of the day we hated to leave Marco, he had become one of the family. Until we meet again.
Fantastic tour to view Florence inside and outLisa_S
Leonardo was our guide and was extremely knowledgeable and very accomodating based on what we wanted to see. He had fantastic recommendations for other places to see and things to do. The tour covered so many different sites and if you only have one day to do a tour, this is a great one to do. If you get Leo, you will have a great experience.
Fabulous day in Florence!P7101VElorrainem
What a fabulous day we spent in Florence with Giulia. We spent about 5 hours taking in all the sites. Giulia was quick, insightful and her knowledge of art was impeccable. I have never had so much description of the 'David'. I would highly recommend this tour.
Lovely Florence DayMary_R
We loved our day with Stefania! She was kind and thoughtful. She did a great job explaining the art to us at the Uffizi and Galleria. It really made it come alive. Communication with the company was excellent as well. Thank you Stefania!
100% recommend this tour to families!!Mary_W
This is an amazing tour! Stefania was both incredibly knowledgeable and really sweet. She was attentive to our needs for water and rests and knew so much about every piece of art, architecture, and the historic context of Florence and the Medicis. I actually have a degree in Art History and she taught me a few things. We brought our 17-year-old daughter on this tour too and Stefania was able to talk on levels that engaged our teenager and kept my husband (who has a Ph.D. in History) and I fascinated. She even found an incredible out-of-the-way restaurant for us to have lunch in and then joined us for lunch, all the while sharing more information about beautiful Florence. Incredible tour and tour guide!! 100% recommended!! Plus Florence is deserted now post Covid, so don't wait. Take advantage of having palaces and museums, shops, restaurants and hotels to yourself. Florence is bellissima!
Great, great tour (two of them) with Robertoroadshow11
My wife and I did two separate tours, on back to back days, while in Florence (the Florence Classic + Accademia and Florence Classic + Uffizi) with Roberto and could not have been happier. Roberto picked us up at our hotel and took us around the city with an encyclopedic knowledge not only of Florence but Italy overall. At the end of the tour we asked him for some "non-touristy" restaurant recommendations and he came through for us there too!
A private all day tour for my wife and I. There was confusion over the start time - we were told 9;30 and our guide was told 9am.
However, our guide was not clock watching at all and happily gave us even longer at the end than we had been entitled to. Martina made this tour thoroughly enjoyable as well as interesting. it was totally clear that she knew Florence and its history completely. She knew the answer to every question we asked and told us lots of interesting stories and facts.
Her lunch recommendation was lovely and felt authentic rather than touristy.
When its just a guide and 2 people, the individual makes all the difference. If you plan on booking this tour, book Martina. I can’t praise her highly enough.
