Semi-Private Best of Florence Tour with Michelangelo's David
What your day looks like
The city of Dante and Leonardo da Vinci, Machiavelli, and the all-powerful Medici, Florence is the city where the culture of the Renaissance reached its zenith - and it’s jam-packed with magnificent monuments and awe-inspiring artworks. At the center of our special Best of Florence tour is the towering figure of Michelangelo, who defined the spirit of his age more perfectly than anyone else. We’ll learn about his long and dramatic life and come face-to-face with his greatest masterpiece in Academia, the iconic statue of David. And that’s not all. Your expert local guide will take you on a journey into the heart of Renaissance Florence, gazing up at the exterior of the incredible Dome designed by Brunelleschi to cap Florence Cathedral. After admiring Brunelleschi's masterpiece of Renaissance engineering from the best vantage point in the Piazza del Duomo, we'll pass the nearby Baptistery, graced by the magnificent bronze doors that Michelangelo dubbed “the Gates of Paradise.” We’ll stroll over the ancient Ponte Vecchio, perhaps the most famous bridge in the world, and still lined with the jewelers’ shops that have been there for over 4 centuries. In Piazza Della Signori, we’ll arrive at the epicenter of the Renaissance world, the city’s political center that doubles as an open-air art gallery showcasing brilliant sculptures by Benvenuto Cellini, Giambologna, and more. Join us for an unforgettable introduction to one of the world’s most enchanting cities, and discover why Florence is one of those places that everyone simply has to visit at least once in their lives.
The experience, in brief
- Visit Florence city of Dante and Leonardo da Vinci, Machiavelli, and the allpowerful Medici
- Join us for an unforgettable introduction to one of the world’s most enchanting cities
- Discover why Florence is one of those places that everyone simply has to visit
- See magnificent monuments and aweinspiring artworks
- Stroll over the ancient Ponte Vecchio, perhaps the most famous bridge in the world
- Visit an openair art gallery showcasing brilliant sculptures by Benvenuto Cellini, Giambologna
Your day, step by step
Florence
City/Town Tour at Piazza del Duomo, Florence.
Florence
Sightseeing at Ponte Vecchio.
Florence
Local Flavor at The Accademia Gallery of Florence.
Florence
Sightseeing at Piazza della Signoria.
What to know before booking
Included
All fees and taxes Skip-the-line tickets to the Accademia Expert, English-speaking local guide Headsets (for groups of 6 or more) Small Group Size
Not Included
Transportation to and from meeting and end points Gratuities (optional)
What to Bring
Valid passport or government-issued photo ID Comfortable clothes/shoes Bottle of water Cash for personal expenses
Restrictions
Wheelchairs and motorised scooters are not permitted on this tour.
Meeting & Pickup
You will meet your guide will meet you in Piazza San Marco, in front of the church of San Marco. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
Amazing!! Our tour guide, Hilaria, was absolutely fantastic! She did a phenomenal job of making sure we saw all the traditional touristy sites while also showing us local artisans and other spots we would never have found on our own. Would highly recommend to anyone we know who is planning on visiting Florence as a must do!
Fantastic tour. Our guide Omar was friendly, engaging and very knowledgeable. He gave us alot of information about everything we saw. We learned so much on this tour! I highly, highly recommentd.
Knowledgeable guide - highly recommend
My clients were thrilled with this tour and expressed their gratitude for the great tour guide. Another successful booking through Project Expedition!
Omar was fabulous. It was clear he has a real passion for art and for his home town of Florence and we appreciated him sharing all of this with us! Highly recommend him!
We had an absolutely incredible experience with our tour guide! From the moment we met, he was warm, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He didn’t just show us the sights, he brought each place to life with stories, history, and little details we never would have known on our own. What really stood out was how attentive he was to everyone in the group. He made sure we felt comfortable, answered every question with patience, and even adjusted the pace to fit our needs. It felt less like a standard tour and more like exploring with a local friend who genuinely cared about making our day unforgettable. We also appreciated his great sense of humor and ability to make the experience engaging for all ages. By the end, we not only learned a lot but also had so much fun along the way. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an experience that goes beyond the ordinary. He truly made our trip one to remember!
Our guide was knowledgeable. Great personality and patient with our questions.
Constanza, our guide, was awesome! She was very knowledgeable and very patient. She gave us plenty of time to take photos. Also, she took us through very interesting streets and even found us a place to stop for lunch after the tour. I highly recommend this guide and this tour.