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Few cities in the world contain so many stunning works of art in such a small space as Florence. Cover all the highlights of this incredible city in just 2.5 hours on our Florence walking tours. With an expert, English-speaking guide to tell you the stories behind the sights, youll gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of Florence, bringing the city to life right in front of your eyes. Our our travels in groups of 17 people or less, so your guide is easy to hear and interact with. Theyll also have more flexibility to cater the tour to your groups needs and interests. With your guide leading the way youll visit all the most important sights, starting off from the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge, the Uffizi Courtyard, the sculptures at Piazza Signoria and the gold doors of the Baptistery. Well visit the Duomo Square, where the magnificent Florence Cathedral is, known locally as Il Duomo, for the stunning dome that crowns it. This incredible feat of engineering required a whole new process for its construction, which your guide will describe as you view it from the outside. The entrance to the Duomo is free and you can visit independently if you wish, as the guide provided you with a full explanation of its inside and outside features. Youll also see some less-visited gems of the city, such as the leather market where your guide will explain why Florence is so famous for its leatherwork, and quieter streets and piazzas of the city with incredible stories to tell. Youll hear them all from your expert local guide, a trained storyteller who will bring Florence to life for you throughout the ages from the terrible Medieval era to the glorious Renaissance years. For most visitors to Florence, visiting Michelangelos David is top of the to-do list, a fact that leaves queues for this masterpiece hours long during busy periods. We have Skip the Line Access and a pre-reserved entry time at the Accademia Gallery for you so you wont waste precious time better spent inside, at your own pace. With the help of an expert, English-speaking guide on hand during your tour and his full explanantion from outside, youll be able to spot the sculptures emerging from the rock and learn about Michelangelos technique in sculpting an art form he considered far above painting. Viewing David for the first time is a memorable experience, youll visit not just David but Michelangelos unfinished Slaves too. Your guide will suggest you the best angles from which to view him and explain why this statue of the youth who slew Goliath is so different from thousands of others. Of course theres more to Florence than David. Our Florence walking tours cover the best of the rest by foot with audio headsets so you can always hear your guide. Tour Highlights: - Discover half day walking tour in Florence - This is a great introductory tour to Florence - To see Florence's spectacular Duomo from the outside - Visit the Accademia to admire the amazing David by Michelangelo - Small groups of 17 people or less Inclusions: - Guided walking tour as per description - Small groups of 17 people or less for the walking tour - Skip the Line Entrance Ticket and reservation fees for the Accademia Gallery - Visit the Cathedral (the Duomo) from outside - English speaking guide
Best of Florence Tour & Michelangelos David PRD54703
Vendor: Project Expedition-Europe
Category: Land Tours
Location: Europe-Italy-Florence
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