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Florence in a Day Semi Private Tour | MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED

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This Florence in a Day Semi Private Tour shares with you the best of the stunning Italian city known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, enabling you to see the best it has to offer in a comprehensive and uniquely designed tour, in a safe and semi private group of MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED.

Florence is a beautifully elegant city gaining much of its stunning architecture and art from the time of the Renaissance. It is in this time, under the Medici Family, that many of the buildings you will see on this tour were built, including the Uffizi Gallery and the stunning marble-clad Cathedral, known as the Duomo.

Florence is an explosion of your senses and your expert guide will put all the pieces of its gorgeous history together for you on this full-day semi-private tour. With your expert local guide by your side, you will see Florence masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s David, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, and Boticelli’s La Primavera, the Ponte Vecchio Bridge and more in just one day!

What's Included

  • See Michelangelo's David, one of the world's most famous sculptures
  • Tour in the Safety and Intimacy of a Truly Small Group of MAX 6 PEOPLE, guaranteed
  • Marvel at Florence's city center as you see all the major highlights and hidden gems
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Food and Drink
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Piazza della Signoria
50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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Piazza della Signoria (pass by)

Your LivTours Florence Full Day Tour starts by meeting your guide and your fellow travelers in the Piazza della Signoria. This L-shaped square in the heart of the city is surrounded by some of the most important buildings in Florence. You will have a chance to admire centuries of architecture as your expert local guide shares with you the history behind the facades. This important square holds buildings such as Palazzo Vecchio, Town Hall, Uffizi Gallery, with one of the most important art collections in the world, and Palazzo Uguccioni, whose facade was designed by the great Raphael. There is no better place to start your tour than in this all-important square!
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Gallerie Degli Uffizi

Your first stop is the Uffizi Gallery, the former offices of the Medici Family. The Uffizi hold masterpieces by the likes of Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, which decorated the walls of the Medici Family corridors. Opening to the public in 1765, it was officially turned into a museum in 1865.Inside your expert guide will show you masterpieces such as The Birth of Venus, one of the iconic depictions of the mythological goddess as she emerges from the sea on a shell. You will also see Michelangelo’s Doni Tondo, the result of a commission from a prominent Tuscan family, showing a portrait of the Holy Family with the Virgin Mary at the forefront. Though you could spend hours, if not days, in the Uffizi, your guide will show you the most important masterpieces from this impressive collection.After the Uffizi you will have time for a nice tuscan lunch. Your guide will be happy to make recommendations for local spots. Lunch is not included in this tour.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Ponte Vecchio

After enjoying Tuscan lunch, it is time to continue your LivTours Florence Full Day Tour. On your semi-private tour, your expert guide will tell you the stories of Florence as you admire the melting pot of architecture from Gothic, Romanesque, and Renaissance. Take time to admire the Ponte Vecchio Bridge, the oldest bridge in Florence now filled with jewelry shops and a secret centuries-old corridor.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Duomo (pass by)

Admire the exterior of the dome of the largest Italian Duomo, designed by Brunelleschi. Hear the anecdotes behind its construction and marvel at the dome that perfectly frames Florence. Learn about the famous Baptistery bronze doors and the history and legends they have left us behind.
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Galleria dell'Accademia

Your final stop is the Galleria dell'Accademia, which houses the magnificent 17-foot marble sculpture of David by Michelangelo. Sculpted between 1501 and 1504, when Michelangelo was only 29 years old, the David statue has transcended both time and culture to become one of the world’s most recognized and admired pieces of art.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • Entrance in Uffizi Gallery is €29
  • Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence in a Day Semi Private Tour | MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence in a Day Semi Private Tour | MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • See Michelangelo's David, one of the world's most famous sculptures.
  • Tour in the Safety and Intimacy of a Truly Small Group of MAX 6 PEOPLE, guaranteed.
  • Marvel at Florence's city center as you see all the major highlights and hidden gems.
  • Professional Local Expert Guide to lead you through this extensive and fun tour.
  • Hustle-free timed entry ticket and guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities (Optional).
  • Food and Drink.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Florence in a Day Semi Private Tour | MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Florence in a Day Semi Private Tour | MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • See Michelangelo's David, one of the world's most famous sculptures
  • Tour in the Safety and Intimacy of a Truly Small Group of MAX 6 PEOPLE, guaranteed
  • Marvel at Florence's city center as you see all the major highlights and hidden gems
  • Professional Local Expert Guide to lead you through this extensive and fun tour
  • Hustle-free timed entry ticket and guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Food and Drink

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • Entrance in Uffizi Gallery is €29
  • Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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