The Best of Florence in a day

Full description of the tour

Visit Florence in a day, on this private tour from Livorno Port.

Our English speaking tour driver will welcome you at the dock beside your cruise ship in Livorno , for your private tour of Florence.

In Florence you will meet your local official English speaking guide

First of all, you’ll head to San Mark’s square, the location of the Academy of Fine Arts, which houses the Statue of David by Michelangelo, as well as his Prisoners (4 sculptures which he created for the tomb of Pope Jules II). Also in the Academy are paintings by masters of the early and late Renaissance period. In the room dedicated to Michelangelo, we find paintings by Pontormo and Alessandro Allori, both contemporaries of Michelangelo.

You will visit Florence’ famous locations

Leaving the Academy of Fine Arts, you’ll wlak along the Via Ricasoli to the Cathedral of Florence, also known as Saint Mary of the Flower, the third largest cathedral in Europe. The focal point of the cathedral is the magnificent dome created by Brunelleschi in the 15th century. Upon entering the church we pause to admire the inside of the dome decorated by Giorgi Vasari in 1570. Vasari’s frescoes, 3,600 square meters in size, depict the Heaven and Hell of the last judgment.

Next on the agenda is a visit to the Piazza Della Signoria

Its magnificent statues are done by great artists such as Giambologna, Benevenuto Cellini, Bartolomeo Ammanti and Pio Fede. Also of interest in the Piazza Della Signoria, is the Loggia Dei Lanci, the location of public assemblies and ceremonies from its completion in 1376 throughout the history of Florence to present day. Displayed here are other original statues by important artists. We continue onto the Arno River for a view of the Ponte Vecchio, built in the 14th century where all of the important jewelers of Florence can be found.

Finally you will have free time for lunch to taste the specialties of Florence and a browse around the Mercato Del Porcellino (Market of the wild boar). The day concludes with a trip back to Livorno.

* NO LINE ACCADEMIA MUSEUM TICKETS:
Price of the Accademia Museum standard admission tickets booked online is 12 Euros per person. Please purchase your tickets for the Accademia Museum in advance by clicking HERE.
Reserve the entrance time for 2.00pm and once completed select to print your vouchers at home and bring them with you in order to avoid long ticket line as the vouchers are required to be converted into tickets

* NO LINE UFFIZZI GALLERY TICKETS:
Price of the Uffizzi Gallery standard admission tickets booked online is 12 Euros per person. Please purchase your tickets for the Uffizzi Gallery in advance by clicking HERE.
Reserve the entrance time for 10.00am and once completed select to print your voucher at home and bring them with you in order to avoid long ticket line as the voucher is required to be converted into tickets