Access Italy offers the most breathtaking walking tours in Florence that include the Accademia, home of the famous David. This tour allows you to skip lines and see masterpieces. Visitors experience three awe-inspiring hours of history's greatest artists and their work.
Would you like to immerse yourself in history? On our walking tour of Florence, you can do just that. You'll spend three hours taking in the city's rich history and culture in a tour you'll never forget. You'll step back in time as you stroll through the streets of Florence, which are lined with lasting examples of the breathtaking architecture from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Accademia's vast collection includes the famous sculpture of David created by Michelangelo. Visitors are granted once-in-a-lifetime viewings of unfinished artwork including Michelangelo's "Prisoners" and "Slaves". Focusing primarily on pre-19th century Venetian art, the Accedemia's holdings include sculptures, paintings, and myriad masterpieces from greats such as Giovanni and Gentile Bellini, Mantegna, da Vinci, and Titian.
The tour begins on the historic Ponte Vecchio Bridge. From there, you'll visit the Renaissance Civic and Political Center, where you'll see some of the world's most famous ancient statues, fountains and the Palazzo Vecchio, which has been around since Medieval times. From there, we'll head to the Religious Center of Florence, where we'll take in the Church of Orsanmichele, home to memorable statues by artists known the world over, such as Donatello and Verrocchio.
Have you ever rubbed the nose of a boar? On our tour, you can get up close with the famous boar known as "il Porcelino." Legend has it that anyone who rubs his nose will ensure himself a return trip to Florence in the future. And who wouldn't want that?
You'll also visit the Piazza della Republica. What was once known as the Ancient Forum is now a popular spot where many famous writers and artists can be seen rubbing elbows with the locals.
Look up as you enter the Duomo of the Florence Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is an iconic part of the Florence skyline. Whether it's your first time to see the dome or your fiftieth, the majestic artistry of Brunelleschi will always take your breath away.
Join us on a tour you'll never forget. Be sure to bring your camera: You are sure to make memories that you will want to preserve forever as you experience some of the world's oldest and most famous landmarks and works of art.