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The Best Florence Tours To Take and Why With Map
Sean Finelli
Planning to visit Florence? Good choice. Florence is home to countless classic artworks, beautiful architecture, and delicious local cuisine. With so many to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which Florence tours to experience during your visit. In this guide, discover our best Florence tours and pick the best one for you.
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The Top Florence Tours To Take and Why
The best Florence tours for you will depend on what you’d like to experience while you’re in this incredible city. Are you looking to see Michelangelo’s David? Do you want to see why Florence is called the City of the Renaissance? How would you like to experience the Tuscan region’s famous wine and cuisine? Of course, you do! Here are our best Florence tours:
Florence in a Day Combo Tour with David and Uffizi
Looking to experience Florence in a Day? This tour is fine-tuned for anyone who doesn’t have much time to spend in Florence but wants to hit all the main stops. Your one-day adventure begins in the morning. You’ll skip the line at the Accademia Gallery and discover the life of Michelangelo and one of his most famous statues, the David.
After the Accademia, you’ll take a stroll down Florence’s streets to visit the city’s main church, the Duomo. Its over-the-top Gothic exterior and imposing red dome by Brunelleschi will make for an unforgettable sight. You’ll also see the Baptistery in this square with its world-famous golden doors by Ghiberti.
The adventure continues with a stroll through the leather market and the various little piazzas that make Florence so charming, taking a break for lunch at the Ponte Vecchio. At this point, you’ll have about an hour of free time to sit down in a restaurant or grab a panino and people-watch.
After lunch, rejoin your expert guide to skip the lines and head into the Uffizi Gallery. If you love Renaissance art or really beautiful things in general, you won’t be disappointed. As you walk through the pinnacle of Renaissance art history, you’ll encounter paintings by Raphael, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Caravaggio. When this tour is over, you can say with confidence that you hit all the main sights of Florence in one day!
Highlights:
6.5 hours
Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of Accademia Gallery with David
Tour of leather market and Dante’s church
Walk over Ponte Vecchio
Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of Uffizi Gallery
Not ready to book a tour? See our Florence Guide for more info.
Florence Local Food Tour in Santo Spirito
There is no country that takes food more seriously than Italy. Taste Florence’s authentic flavors on this evening food tour through Santo Spirito. We’ve carefully handpicked each site to make sure your taste buds are delighted with the local meats, cheeses, pasta, wine, and, of course, the famous Bistecca Fiorentina or Florentine steak!
Your tour guide is a local foodie who will explain the intricate rules to follow when eating in Italy and tell you many funny anecdotes about food for a fun cultural experience. This is a great option for anyone looking to explore the local cuisine or have a structured evening activity with great food and wine guaranteed.
Not ready to book a tour? See our Florence Guide for more info.
Florence City Walking Tour with Statue of David
As one of our top sellers, this experience is definitely one of our best half-day Florence tours. You’ll explore the heart of Florence with your expert local guide who will share the city’s interesting stories and local folklore with you.
You’ll start by discovering what is probably the most famous statue on the planet—Michelangelo’s David. Skipping the long lines of the Accademia Museum, nothing will prepare you for the size and beauty of one of the most renowned statues of the Renaissance.
After the David, a quick stroll will take you to the very center of the city where you’ll be struck by a church of imposing Gothic beauty—the Duomo. This is the main church of Florence, crowned with the famous dome of Brunelleschi.
The tour continues through the famous leather market, charming squares, and the part of the city where Dante grew up. We leave you at the unique Ponte Vecchio, which is famous for its great views of the river Arno and jewelry shops.
Discover the very thing that gives Florence the nickname “City of the Renaissance”—the artwork! This Uffizi Gallery Tour will give you a great scope and appreciation of the renowned artwork produced by the Renaissance era’s superstars like Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, and more.
Your expert guide is not here to give you a boring art history lesson. Instead, they will share fascinating stories of the people behind the paintings. Time will fly by as you learn why Michelangelo was so stubborn or how Caravaggio was a rebel without a cause. We offer many tours that visit the Uffizi Gallery. This one, however, is specifically focused on the Uffizi and does not visit other areas of Florence.
Not ready to book a tour? See our Florence Guide for more info.
Statue of David Evening Tour
If you’re looking to see the David with almost no crowds at all, our Statue of David Evening Tour is a great option. This tour focuses solely on the Accademia Gallery, home of Michelangelo’s 17-foot tall masterpiece: the David.
However, that’s not all you’ll see without the crowds. Michelangelo fans will be glad to know there are at least four more lesser-known statues to see by the master, which were never completed. This will give you a true appreciation for the work that goes into making something this beautiful with just a hammer and chisel.
Highlights:
1.5 hours long
Skip-the-line guided visit to the Accademia Gallery with David
Tuscany Wine Tour from Florence To Siena and Chianti
On this winery day trip from Florence, venture into the rolling hills of Chianti and Siena in a climate-controlled luxury bus. Your day starts with your expert guide and your driver, who will be waiting to take you on an awesome day of wine and culture.
Your first stop is the medieval town of Siena where you’ll fall in love with the town’s small alleys and rich history. We take care of your tickets to the beautiful Siena Cathedral, so you can enjoy this gigantic work of art.
After Siena, we’ll head to a small, family-owned organic farm and winery for lunch where you’ll taste not only a selection of their best wines but also their kitchen’s homemade dishes made with many ingredients grown directly on the farm. After lunch, you’ll tour the winery and have the opportunity to buy some wine to bring home to your friends and family.
Once you’ve had your fill of Tuscan wine and food, our final stop will be San Gimignano. This picturesque town is known as the Manhattan of Italy due to all the medieval towers found throughout the town. You’ll have some free time to wander around, do some shopping, or enjoy gelato and people-watching in the little square.
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