Florence in One Day: Walking Tour With Uffizi and Accademia

Exploring the rich cultural heritage of Florence in just one day can be an immersive and comprehensive experience. This guided walking tour offers visitors a chance to explore the city’s iconic sites, including the renowned Uffizi and Accademia Galleries, while providing ample time for independent exploration and lunch. With a price tag of $148.62 per person, this 7-hour journey promises to be an unforgettable adventure, leaving travelers with a deeper appreciation for Florence’s artistic treasures.

Key Points

• A guided walking tour of Florence’s highlights, including the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries, covering the city’s art, architecture, and history in a single day.
• The tour starts at the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and visits key landmarks like Ponte Vecchio, Mercato del Porcellino, and Piazza della Signoria.
• The Uffizi Gallery tour provides an immersive experience with Renaissance masterpieces, including Botticelli’s "Birth of Venus" and Caravaggio’s works.
• The Accademia Gallery tour focuses on Michelangelo’s iconic "David" sculpture, offering insights into its proportions and the city’s artistic heritage.
• The tour is priced at $148.62 per person for a 7-hour experience, with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and the option to reserve now and pay later.

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Tour Overview and Pricing

The tour offers visitors the opportunity to experience Florence in a single day, with a guided walking tour that includes visits to the renowned Uffizi and Accademia Galleries.

Priced at $148.62 per person, the tour provides a 7-hour experience with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Guests can reserve now and pay later, maintaining flexibility in their travel plans.

The tour includes key stops like the Ponte Vecchio, Santa Maria Novella, and the Porcellino statue, as well as guided tours of the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries, where travelers can admire masterpieces by renowned artists.

Itinerary Highlights

Starting from Via degli Avelli, 20 near the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, the walking tour takes visitors on a 7-hour journey through the highlights of Florence.

Key stops include:

• Ponte Vecchio, the famous bridge lined with jewelry shops

• Santa Maria Novella, the city’s historic cathedral

• Mercato del Porcellino, a bustling outdoor market

• Piazza della Signoria, home to Michelangelo’s iconic "David" statue

• Uffizi Gallery, showcasing masterpieces by Renaissance artists

• Accademia Gallery, where Michelangelo’s "David" is on display

The tour combines guided visits to these iconic landmarks with free time for lunch and independent exploration, offering a comprehensive Florence experience.

Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio, the famous bridge spanning the Arno River, is one of Florence’s iconic landmarks.

This medieval stone arch bridge is famous for the shops built along it, housing jewelers, art dealers, and souvenir vendors.

The tour guide leads visitors across the bridge, pausing briefly to point out its unique architecture and history.

Tourists have around 10 minutes to admire the stunning views of the river and surrounding buildings before continuing on to the next stop.

The Ponte Vecchio‘s iconic status makes it a must-see attraction on any Florence walking tour.

Uffizi Gallery

After crossing the iconic Ponte Vecchio, the tour continues to the Uffizi Gallery, one of the world’s premier art museums.

Visitors explore masterpieces from Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raffaello. The guide shares fascinating stories behind iconic pieces, including:

• Botticelli’s "Birth of Venus"

• Caravaggio’s captivating works

• Other renowned Renaissance paintings, sculptures, and more

The two-hour guided tour through the Uffizi Gallery provides an immersive experience, allowing guests to appreciate the brilliance and significance of these celebrated artworks.

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Lunch Break

During the 2-hour lunch break, tour participants have the flexibility to explore Florence’s renowned cuisine on their own.

Tour participants can explore Florence’s renowned cuisine at their own pace during the 2-hour lunch break.

This allows them to sample local specialties at their own pace, whether it’s indulging in a hearty Florentine steak, savoring handmade pasta, or sipping on a glass of Chianti.

The guide provides recommendations for well-reviewed trattorias and eateries near the tour’s meeting point, ensuring participants can make the most of their culinary experience in the city.

This pause also gives them a chance to rest, recharge, and prepare for the afternoon’s visits to the Accademia Gallery.

Accademia Gallery

Following the guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, the walking tour culminates at the renowned Accademia Gallery.

Here, visitors marvel at Michelangelo’s iconic "David" sculpture, a powerful symbol of Florentine strength. The gallery also showcases a collection of Renaissance paintings, sculptures, and musical instruments that provide a captivating glimpse into the artistic heritage of the city.

Key highlights include:

• Admiring the exquisite details and proportions of Michelangelo’s "David"

• Exploring the gallery’s collection of Renaissance masterpieces

• Learning about the significance of the Accademia Gallery in Florence’s artistic legacy

Guided Tour Details

The guided walking tour offers a live Spanish-speaking guide to lead visitors through the highlights of Florence.

Groups larger than 9 receive headphones, ensuring everyone can hear the guide’s commentary.

The tour isn’t suitable for wheelchair users due to elevator closures at the Uffizi Gallery.

The Uffizi Gallery is inaccessible for wheelchair users due to elevator closures, making the guided walking tour unsuitable for this group.

Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and avoid bringing weapons, sharp objects, or large backpacks, as security checks are mandatory for museum access.

It’s important to note that the first Sunday of each month offers free entry to the museums, but tickets can’t be reserved in advance.

Important Information

Visitors can find the meeting point for the tour at Via degli Avelli, 20, near the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Comfortable shoes are a must for this walking tour.

Certain items aren’t allowed, including:

• Weapons

• Sharp objects

• Large backpacks

First Sundays of the month offer free entry to the museums, but advance ticket reservations aren’t possible.

Security checks are mandatory for accessing the galleries. The tour isn’t suitable for wheelchair users due to elevator closures at the Uffizi Gallery.

The Sum Up

This guided walking tour of Florence is a comprehensive and efficient way to experience the city’s iconic sights and world-renowned art galleries, including the Uffizi and Accademia. At $148.62 per person, it offers excellent value, allowing visitors to make the most of their time in this cultural gem. The tour’s combination of guided visits and free time ensures an unforgettable introduction to Florence’s rich artistic heritage.

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