Skip the line and immerse yourself in the art of Michelangelo on a shared guided tour of the famed Accademia Gallery, home to some of his most renowned work including the David, San Matteo and Palestrina Pietà. Then begin your walking tour in the Medici district, where the famous Florentine family lived and where many are interred today. Visit the Duomo monumental complex to admire the golden Porta del Paradiso, famous Brunelleschi Dome and elegant Gioto bell tower. Take in the imposing Church of Orsanmichele, experience the picturesque Straw Market and walk the romantic Ponte Vecchio bridge. Wander the Piazza Signoria, a historic square with some of the most famous symbols in Florence like the Fountain of Neptune and tower of Arnolfo. Conclude with lunch at leisure in the heart of the city.
This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure. Passengers must contact the local sightseeing company upon arrival to reconfirm their tour.
Duration:
Approximately 3 hours
Meeting Point:
For the Accademia visit: At the corner between Via Ricasoli and Piazza San Marco, in front of the loggiato of Accademia delle Belle Arti.
For Walking Tour : at Via Martelli, 50r - in front of Cafè Firenze. At both locations an assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothing with Caf Tour logos.
Lunch inTrattoria Benvenuto, Via della Mosca,16, 50122 Firenze FI.
Ending Point:
City center
Departures:
09:00AM for the Accademia visit; 10:30AM for the Walking Tour, 12:30PM for lunch. Operating daily except Mondays.
Check in time:
15 minutes before the booked entrance time. In case of delay it will not be possible to get the time-entry ticket and Museum access, nor to have a refund or reschedule the entry.
Included:
Skip the unbooked line entrance to Accademia gallery, entrance fee with booking for Accademia Gallery, walking tour, local professional guide, monolingual tour, earphones, lunch without drinks. Accademia Gallery small guided tour - maximum 15 pax per guide.
Not included:
Transportation, drinks, gratuity, lunch for 0-5 years old children is to be paid on the spot.
Additional Information:
Minimum 2 people for tour to operate
Security personnel at the metal detector are to confiscate any bottled or canned beverages; drinking is not permitted in the exhibition rooms.
No large bags or backpacks are allowed in the gallery.
Reduced or free child tours/tickets will require showing ID to prove age or you will have to pay the full amount locally.
During periods of increased inflow of visitors, despite our reservations, the admission to the museums may be subject to delays, mainly due to security reasons for which the access to the museum is regulated according to the number of people inside it. Based on the above reasons any possible delay cannot be attributable to Europe Express or Caf Tour & Travel responsibility.
Tour does not operate on January 1, May 1 or December 25.
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