Uffizi & Accademia Timed Entry: Small Group Duomo Walking Tour

Overview

• Time Entry Ticket Unforgettable experience with genuine tour • 4-hour small group (max 10-15 people) tour of the Accademia and the Uffizi • Discover the incredible masterpieces of Renaissance art • Walking tour through Duomo Square and Piazza Della Signoria The “Florence & Global ” Touch. See Florence the right way with us Want to see Florence with a guide but are not keen on being herded around in a large, impersonal group. or spending a fortune for a private tour? Look no further. “Florence & Global ” tours are designed for the selective traveller, providing all the benefits of a private tour with the group tour value.

Itinerary

1. Via Guelfa, 12r

   Please come to our Air-conditioned office before 15 minutes start the activity. We will check in you and gather the group at the office and take in to the first location of the Tour, Accademia Gallery

   · 10 min

2. Galleria dell'Accademia

   You will see the Original David's statue and many valuable paintings and musical instruments.

   · 1 h 15 min· Admission included

3. Piazza Del Duomo

   The heart of Florence lies within the Piazza del Duomo, anchored by its stunning cathedral. The baptistery's famous bronze doors are known as the "Gate of Paradise," while the cathedral itself boasts what was, upon its completion in the 1400s, the largest masonry dome ever built.

   · 15 min

4. Eglise Orsanmichele

   Orsanmichele perfectly illustrates the fusion of commerce and faith in Florence. This monumental structure was initially a covered ancient grain market and is now celebrated for the stunning Renaissance statues that adorn its exterior, turning a place of trade into a gallery of masterworks.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Piazza della Repubblica

   Piazza della Repubblica stands as the true, ancient heart of Florence. It marks the original site of the Roman Forum and the geographical center of the city, a function still marked today by the Colonna dell'Abbondanza (Column of Abundance).

   · Non-stop passage

6. Fontana del Porcellino

   Stop at the Fontana del Porcellino in the Mercato Nuovo. Visitors test their luck by rubbing the snout of the wild boar statue and letting a coin drop through the grate. If the coin falls through, it's believed to guarantee good fortune and a safe return to the city.

   · 5 min

7. Piazza della Signoria

   The focal point of civil life, Piazza della Signoria is an unmissable open air gallery. It features a replica of David alongside the massive Palazzo Vecchio, while the Loggia dei Lanzi showcases Renaissance masterpieces like Cellini's Perseus with the Head of Medusa, sculptures that served as powerful political statements for the city's rulers.

   · 5 min

8. Corridoio Vasariano

   As you look out from the Uffizi, you'll see a true marvel of architecture: the Vasari Corridor. This exclusive, private walkway was built for Duke Cosimo I de' Medici, allowing him and his family to move unseen between their government offices in Palazzo Vecchio and their home in the Palazzo Pitti. Your vantage point on the second floor of the Uffizi places you right at the start of its hidden route across the Arno River.

   · Non-stop passage

9. Ponte Vecchio

   From the windows of the Uffizi's second-floor corridor, you can enjoy a stunning, privileged view of the Ponte Vecchio, the "Old Bridge." This medieval stone bridge, built in 1345, is famous for the shops built right along its length. Originally home to stinky butchers, a decree by Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici in 1593 replaced them with goldsmiths and jewelers to improve the decorum of the area. This tradition endures, making the bridge an iconic, glittering landmark on the Arno River.

   · Non-stop passage

10. Galerie des Offices

    This majestic, U-shaped palace was designed by Giorgio Vasari for Cosimo I de’ Medici, the first Grand Duke of Tuscany. It was built starting in 1560 to house the administrative "offices" (uffizi) of Florence. The vast art collection amassed by the powerful Medici family featuring ancient sculptures and Renaissance masterpieces transformed this administrative center into one of the world’s first and finest art museums. This incredible legacy ensured that iconic works by masters like Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo were protected and preserved for the public forever.

    · 1 h 40 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be presented at the departure point

Please show your voucher to the FLORENCE AND GLOBAL TOUR OFFICE AT VIA GUELFA 12R, (RED COLOUR NUMBER ), opposite Mc Donald's on Via Guelfa. REMEMBER TO CARRY A COPY OF ID FOR ALL INC. MINORS, A PICTURE OF ID WILL DO. "Important Notice: Please be advised that the tour will conclude at the Uffizi Gallery. To ensure a smooth experience, kindly refrain from visiting the Uffizi Gallery to initiate the tour. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated."

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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 and Uffizi 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.
• Entrance ticket to the Uffizi Gallery €29.00 per person
• Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee

Travelers

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

• From 3 days before : 100% refunded
• From 1 days before : 50% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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