Galleria dell'Accademia
The Accademia Gallery in Florence is known all over the world for being the museum where Michelangelo's colossal David is located. The superb sculpture of the Florentine master that leaves open mouth for its beauty and perfection. Is the symbol of an era and the glorious past of Florence. Surrounding David we will discover other surprises of middle ages art and renaissance and anothe statues made by the master Michelangelo's hand.
Admission Not Included
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
The first monumental palace of the Medici in the city. Constructed by order of the patriarch of the family: Cosimo the Elder and linked to a lot of stories and historical facts. We will see the facade, the coat of arms and the courtyard open to the public to admire the glorious past of this powerful family. Please note, this tour doesn't include the visit to de museum inside of the Palace.
Basilica di San Lorenzo
The church that once repaired by Cosimo the Elder of the Medici, became such us the "family chapel". A nice corner to continuous discovering the secrets and characters of this famous florentine family. Please note, this visit is only external. The visit to the museum is not included.
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
The square where the Cathedral of Florence, Santa Maria dei Fiori, is located, is a unique place of beauty in the world. The Cathedral itself is monumental and astonishing. We will admire the facade and the external dome made by Brunnelleschi. Another building that we will contemplate is the Baptistery. Solid and colorful, this ancient construction is suggestive and charming. The tower bell started by Giotto is another element of beauty in this area full of wonderful inputs. Take a breath and enjoy! Please note, only external visit included.
Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
This particular and very medieval church is one of the most singular jewels of the city. Is another suggestive and magic place where the time seems to stop. Decorated with statues on its facades is also decorated and unique inside because of the structure and its history.
Ponte Vecchio
Being in Florence and not visiting Ponte Vecchio is an unforgivable sin. This old bridge, as its names sais, was built in the middle ages to home some shops... but not the elegant and luxury ones that you will see today. Do you want to discover what? Our guides will tell you this nice story in the middle of this stone bridge with the marvelous view of the Arno river and hills.
Gallerie Degli Uffizi
The uffizi complex today is a museum, but when it was constructed in the 16th century was not! Its name "Uffizi" is related with that original purpose. Its elegant lines and structure is the mirror of the rationality and straight government that rules Florence at that period. We will discover the development of the Medici in Florence here and how the city evolved. This tour does not include the visit to the Uffizi Gallery inside.
Fountain of Neptune
Our last point during the walking tour concerns the middle ages center of the city: Piazza della Signoria. This place is surrounded by masterpieces. Is an open air museum to enjoy the greatness, the beauties and the charming atmosphere of Florence. The medieval Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lazi will be the background of our apotheosic end for this lovely tour together. Please note, the tour does not include the visit to Palazzo Vecchio museum.
