Orientation Tour of Florence with Uffizi and Accademia | Private

For a city of such fame, Florence is surprisingly small. Our half-day trip will walk you through all the Renaissance city’s highlights. Your passionate, professional guide, who is fluent in your language, will bring Florence to life. Recounting stories about the city’s past that will give you an in-depth understanding and an unforgettable experience. 

Your Florence tour begins at Brunelleschi’s Duomo

Florence’s Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (which most people know as the “Duomo“) has bewildered architects for centuries. Its majestic cupola (dome), still the largest in Italy, was conceived by Filippo Brunelleschi all the way back in the 13th century. Just as impressive as the dome itself are the Tower of Giotto and cathedral facade. And just across from the Duomo stands the recently reopened Baptistery. Its beautiful bronze doors are an artwork of their own, representing Old Testament scenes that were the envy of contemporaries for their beauty and execution. 

You then take a short stroll to the Ponte Vecchio

Our short walk south of the Duomo takes us past some other storied monuments. Towering above the Piazza della Signoria is Florence’s famous Palazzo Vecchio. This square was the political heartland of the Florentine Republic. The towering, crenellated palace which overshadows it was the seat of the Florentine government. Its fortress-like design speaks of the violence of the times, For it was here that politicians conspired against each other and from here that those conspirators who backed the wrong horse were hanged. 

Connected to the Palazzo Vecchio via the Vasari Corridor (the Medici’s secret walkway) is the world-famous Ponte Vecchio. Once the home of butchers, the Ponte Vecchio has spanned the city’s river for centuries. Now it is awash with high-end jewelry shops, offering Florence’s visitors unforgettable souvenirs.

Explore the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia

No visit to Florence is complete without exploring the Uffizi Gallery, home to some of the most iconic masterpieces of the Renaissance. With an expert guide by your side, uncover the stories and artistic styles of history’s greatest painters. Be captivated by Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Primavera, admire the powerful portraiture of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, and experience the dramatic use of light in Caravaggio’s original works.

Your journey continues at the renowned Accademia Gallery, where Michelangelo’s David awaits — a true symbol of artistic genius. But the Accademia holds much more than just the David: discover a wealth of Michelangelo’s other creations and witness firsthand the highlights of this cultural treasure. Let the beauty and history of Florence leave you with unforgettable memories.

Finish by dining or visiting a landscaped garden 

Your tour last five hours, and can be customized to suits your preferences. If you want to seek out some Florentine cuisine (like the famous bistecca alla fiorentina), sample some gelato in the city that invented it, or explore any other little-known sites in the Cradle of the Renaissance, we have expert recommendations for you. We have designed it to show you the best sites of this beautiful Renaissance city. If you want any more information or would like to ask how you can customize the tour any further, don’t hesitate to get in touch.