Discover Michelangelo’s world-famous David, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture carved from a single block of marble, and admire other remarkable works such as the Prisoners, San Matteo and the Palestrina Pietà.
Your journey continues through the historic Medici district, where you will see the elegant Medici Palace, the ancient Church of San Lorenzo and the Medici Chapels, the family’s impressive mausoleum. A few steps away, admire the magnificent Florence Duomo Complex, including the Baptistery with the golden Gates of Paradise, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi’s Dome and Giotto’s Bell Tower.
Walk through the medieval streets connected to Dante and Beatrice and discover Orsanmichele Church, a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic art decorated with statues commissioned by the powerful medieval guilds. Continue to the lively Straw Market and stop by the famous Porcellino fountain, a beloved Florence tradition.
The tour then leads you across the romantic Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, famous for its sparkling jewelry shops. End your experience in Piazza della Signoria, an open-air museum dominated by Palazzo Vecchio and Arnolfo’s Tower. Admire the Fountain of Neptune, the replica of Michelangelo’s David and the Loggia dei Lanzi, home to extraordinary statues by Cellini, Giambologna and ancient Roman masters.
Lunch
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
