Highlights / General details
Discover Florence sitting comfortably on one of our mini-vans. We will visit Piazzale Michelangelo with its amazing view over the city before continuing to Fiesole, the wonderful town of Etruscan and Roman roots situated on a hilltop overlooking Florence. During the tour we will see lesser-known suburban areas which are hard to reach on foot, but of artistic and historic interest.
Then we will head back to the center of Florence, where we will see stunning sites enveloped in art and tradition while sitting on the comfortable mini-van: Fortezza da Basso, Piazza della Libertà, San Domenico Church, Fiesole, Piazzale Donatello, Piazza Cesare Beccaria, Piazzale Michelangelo, Santa Croce Church, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Piazza San Marco and a lot more.
Continue your day with a visit the Accademia Gallery with our guides. Immerse yourself in Michelangelo’s art and enjoy his most famous work, the statue of David, and other important masterpieces. The young Michelangelo sculpted the statue of David in three years, starting from a huge block of rough marble. The result was an absolutely beautiful, imposing sculpture, the real icon of the Renaissance ideal. He portrayed a magnificent nude young man in his full physical vigor, whose intense expression of force and courage, which stemmed from his absolute faith in God, was taken as a symbol of the power and invincibility of the Republic of Florence at the height of its splendor.
Inclusion
Travel by minivan with air conditioning; Professional driving escort; See surrounding areas hard to reach on foot; Breathtaking view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo; Entrance to the Accademia Gallery and visit with monolingual guide; Earphones for groups of more than 15 participants.
Exclusion
Hotel pick up and drop-off; Gratuities.
Hours of operation
Available Tuesday - Sunday from March 15 to November 15 departing at 9:00am. Check in closes 15 minutes before departure. No tour departures on the first Sunday of every month.
Duration
Approximately 3 hours.
Location
Tour departs from inside Santa Maria Novella train station, in front of the pharmacy with the green cross; Tour ends at the Accademia Gallery.
Participant restrictions
Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs.
Policies
This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers per booking.
Cancellation: 1 day prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.
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