Treasures of Florence walking tour with Accademia and Uffizi skip-the-line tickets

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Visit two of the most famous museums in the world, the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery, skipping the long lines at the entrance. Join a walking tour of Florence and discover its main attractions with explanations from a professional guide.At the Accademia Gallery, you'll learn why Michelangelo's David is the most recognizable symbol of Florence and what it used to represent in his time. How did Michelangelo meet the challenge of extracting the pathos of a being and fixing it forever in time in the Pietà, or the famous Prisoners who still seem to struggle free from their marble blocks? You will have the answers to all your questions.After the guided tour, you will have some free time to wander around on your own. Then, enjoy an introductory tour to learn about Florentine history, from the city's Roman origins to a 15th-century palace, from Ponte Vecchio, passing through the famous Uffizi courtyard, to the wonderful architecture of Brunelleschi's Dome.Next, visit one of the most famous museums in the world: the Uffizi Gallery. Your guide will explain the works of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance: Cimabue, Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian and many others. Discover the secrets of the craft, techniques and tools of great artists and learn why Florence is considered the cradle of the Renaissance. After the tour, you will have the chance to stay longer in the museum and explore it on your own.

Highlights

  • Discover the collections of two of the most famous museums in the world
  • Avoid lines at the entrance and spend more time inside the galleries
  • Explore the heart of the city and the main sights of Florence
  • Admire Botticelli's famous Spring and Michelangelo's David
  • Expert commentary on the collections by a certified guide
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Facilities

Free cancellation
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7 hours
Available in English, Italian, Spanish

What's included

  • Skip-the-line entrance and guided tour of the Accademia Gallery (1 hour)
  • Guided tour of Florence with a monolingual guide (1 hour)
  • Skip-the-line entrance and guided tour of the Uffizi (2 hours)
  • Earphones (only for groups with more than 15 participants)

Where you'll meet

1st part of the tour: meet your guide at 10:00 am in front of Colonna dell'Abbondanza (Column of Abundance) located in Piazza della Repubblica. 2nd part of the tour: meet at 11:45 am in front of Accademia Gallery's main entrance, Via Ricasoli 58/60. The staff will be waiting for you wearing a green t-shirt branded My Tour.

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myTour in Italy

Important information

* Please note that the first Sunday of each month both Accademia and Uffizi Galleries are closed

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