Best of Florence full day

Discover the magic of Florence in a single day on our Best of Florence & Uffizi Gallery Tours, visiting all of the famous sites and skipping the long lines – at the Accademia to see the imposing David and at the Uffizi to see Botticelli’s masterpieces – and enjoy the complex beauty of the Duomo and the hidden architectural gems of the city center.

Your morning begins with the Best of Florence tour, with Skip the Line access to the Accademia Gallery where you will have the unique opportunity to marvel at Michelangelo’s statue of the Slaves and his magnificent 17 foot marble masterpiece, the David. Then, you will enjoy a comprehensive walking tour visiting the most famous sites of the city center including the Duomo, with a visit of the inside, “Il Porcellino”, the leather market as well as the Ponte Vecchio.

Ask your guide for recommendations for the best lunch spots, pizza, pasta or some local specialties - it's your choice! We give you plenty of free time to enjoy lunch as you wish before we meet again for the next portion of our tour.

The second half of our day in the afternoon will begin at the Uffizi Gallery where you’ll have the chance to behold in person the immediately recognizable works of Botticelli -- “Birth of Venus” and “Primavera”. The Uffizi contains signature works of the Italian masters, including Michelangelo & DaVinci. Listen as your expert English speaking guide recount fascinating stories about the lives of the artists, celebrated architects, and wealthy patrons that contributed to the Gallery. This very special visit concludes atop the Gallery with a lovely view of the city center from the rooftop terrace.



Meeting/ Pick up point: Morning Tour: From the 1st of March – 9th of March 2014: your guide will meet you half way across the Ponte Vecchio (a bridge) where there is a break in the shops, just next to the bust of Benvenuto Cellini.

From the 10th of March – 31st of October 2014: your guide will meet you at San Marco square, Piazza San Marco, in front of the monument to Manfredo Fanti, right in the middle of the square.

Afternoon Tour: Your guide will meet you near the Uffizi gallery, at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi nearest the Arno River, at of the bust of Galileo Galilei. It must be clear to clients that they must make it to BOTH individual meeting points on their own.

Duration: 7 Hours (2 hour morning tour + 2 hours break + 3 hour afternoon tour)

Start or opening time:Morning tour From the 1st of March – 9th of March 2014 starts at 9.30 am and From the 10th of March – 31st of October 2014 starts at 9am. Afternoon tour starts at 2.30pm.

End or closing time: Approx. at 4.45 pm

Languages: English

Others: Entrance into the Vatican and some churches requires a strict dress code. Shoulders and knees must be covered, no low cut or sleeveless tops or shorts for both men and women. Clients that do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted entry to the Vatican. We cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress.

Please note that on Sundays and during religious festivities visits inside the Duomo may be restricted in which case a detailed tour will be given from outside.

We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. We are also unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our tours.

Please note that a “Gelato Break” is no longer included in the tour from 10th March 2014

Assistance or guided tour

Admissions

In English at 9.30 am

Appropriate age for child ticket from 4 to 14 years