Florence from Rome by bus with Michelangelo's David
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If you are based in Rome for your holiday but don’t want to miss out on the beauty of Florence, this full day trip to Florence from Rome is the perfect choice for you! Travel by bus and enjoy commentaries from your tour leader from Rome, arrive in Florence where you will meet your local guide and make your way to the the Accademia Gallery for the first highlight of your guided tour.Thanks to your skip-the-line access to the Accademia Gallery, you'll marvel at Michelangelo’s statues of the Slaves and his magnificent 17-foot marble masterpiece, the David.You'll then walk towards the astounding Duomo Square where you can gaze at the Baptistry Doors by Ghiberti, coined the “Gates of Paradise” by Michelangelo, and the Florence Cathedral which your guide will explain in detail from the outside. The Brunelleschi’s dome dominates the skyline of Florence. Your guide will explain you all about the building techniques Brunelleschi used to create this masterpiece.The entrance to the Duomo is free and you can visit independently during your free time if you wish, as the guide provided you with a full explanation of its inside and outside features.During the walking tour, you will learn about the fascinating history of Florence as you visit the heart of the Renaissance Civic and Political Center, famous for its ancient statues and glorious fountains.Rub the nose of the legendary boar, “il Porcellino” to ensure a return to Florence and visit Piazza Della Repubblica, once the Ancient Forum, now a popular meeting place for famous writers, artists, and locals.You'll then enjoy some time at leisure to discover the city at your own pace.Your guide will be available to offer recommendation for restaurants for your 3 hours of free time. There will also be plenty of time for shopping in Florence’s fashionable boutiques and in the market stalls, famous for their handmade leather goods. Otherwise, just take your time to wander and take in the beauty of the city.
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* Sites visited from the outside: Piazza degli Uffizi, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Repubblica, Baptistry Door, Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
* The service concludes near Piazza del Popolo
* Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
* Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate, wearing a mask) may change with little notice
* It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites
* Please note that infants between 0 and 1 years old don't have a reserved seat on the bus
* Entrance into some churches may require a dress code that specifies that knees and shoulders should be covered. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress
* This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended
* This tour cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs, or strollers or baby carriages
* The tour provider reserves the right to refuse participation on its tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly or poses a threat to other guests or the staff