Florence City Center w/ Accademia & David Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Relive the Italian Renaissance in Florence during this 2.5 hour city tour covering highlights including the Accademia with Michelangelo's David. This semi-private tour welcomes up to 8 guests to explore the history and secrets of Florence and its most famous citizens.
Additional Info
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
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed
Notes: Academia museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Galleria dell'Accademia
This tour includes a visit to the Academia, home to one of the world’s most iconic statues, David, by Michelangelo. Your guide will discuss the artistic mastermind behind this giant nude statue and his other 16th century works on display in the museum. You’ll also wander the streets of the city center, learning about Florence’s long history as it unfolded in public squares like Piazza della Signoria and Piazza della Repubblica. See the only bridge to survive World War II, the Ponte Vecchio while discussing the noble Medici family who put Florence on the map. Follow in the steps of artists like Leonardo da Vinci who would have marveled at the city’s stunning architecture including the imposing Duomo. Hear all about this magnificent church that towers over Florence, including the gleaming bronze Baptistery Doors. By the end, you’ll have experienced the most important sites that Florence has to offer.
Piazza del Duomo
After the Galleria dell’Accademia you will explore the Piazza del Duomo, located in the heart of Florence. The square is one of the most visited places the city and in Europe!
What‘s Included
Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 7 Guests Maximum
Semi-Private Museum Tour
Duration 2.5 Hours
All Entrance Fees
Professional Tour Guide
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Options
UPGRADE AS PRIVATE - ENGLISH
Private Guide Just For You: Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2.5 Hours; All Entrance Fees
9am Semi-Private Guided Tour
Semi-Private Museum Tour;"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible memory!
teresarB6794QU,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Didn't matter how crowded it was, Annette did a fantastic job navigating is to take pics and hear all about the history. Learned so much!
David!
Katherine M,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was great, as well as the tour director. She was very informative and easy to understand. Book it!
Great tour
Global10072787543,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent tour. Very easy to find and small group was great Our guide was knowledgeable and was detailed with our group
Comprehensive tour of Florence
I8753XOrobs,,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Annette was excellent. We had already done a Skip the line Duomo Express tour and a Medici Legends Small Group tour with other guides the day before. Annette tailored our tour to avoid overlap and in the process still filled in numerous gaps from the two previous tours. Her knowledge of Florence, art and history is incredible. My husband and I both commented how much more we got out of the Accademia tour than we would have ever on our own. She showed us new parts of Florence with less travelled streets. As legend has it, since my coin fell in the grate at the statue of the wild boar, we will be sure to try to find another tour with Annette when we return to Florence. My only suggestion would be to book the Uffizi add on with her as well. We regrettably did not.
cpecorari,,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent our time with Francesco - a true Florentine!! We were amazed by his knowledge and he was so personable - made us feel like we knew him for years. If I can specifically ask for him next time I visit, that would be great! Ciao Francesco!
Amazing tour of Academia and David
GingerW1293,,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Laura Donato was our guide. She was exceptional!! We had a max of 8 people but it was just my husband and me. This made it even more special. She walked us through the museum and was very knowledgeable. She answered all our questions. She let us go at own pace. We were amazed at David. I didn't realize he would be so large! We also had the walking tour. It started to rain but that didn't stop us- it actually cooled us down. We stopped in a store and bought umbrellas. She made this tour one of our top 3 on our trip to Rome, Florence and Greece. Thank you, Lauren, for such a great experience!
Jack is a great guide on a great tour!
mandylQ95TA,,Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack was AMAZING!! So friendly and knowledgeable. Went at a great pace and kept us in the shade as much as possible to beat the heat!
Historic Florence
coleen s,,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jack was one of the best guides we have had. His knowledge was extensive and showed/educated us on history we didn't know about from architectural to politics. He was also a pleasure to be with - a quick sense of humour
Private tour in Florence
Lillian J,,Apr 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Could not have enjoyed our day more! Our tour guide was exceptional, very knowledgeable! After our museum tour he walked us through areas showing us great places to eat local cuisine.
Lovely and memorable
sarahcP6478BM,,Oct 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was very well structured and provided a good emphasis on Michelangelo’s David which was our focus while also getting a primer on the rest of Florence. Annette was top notch and was one of the best tour guides we had out of any of the major cities we visited around Italy. She was extremely informative and provided essential context to the art, history, and culture of the city. Annette made our visit to Florence as great as it was and we were glad to have had her as our guide.
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