Florence Highlights with the Accademia and Uffizi
Visit the Accademia Gallery with a skip-the-line ticket and see Michelangelo's David, the statue of St. Matthew made for the Cathedral of Florence, and the "Prisoners/Slaves".
Continue to the religious centre of Piazza del Duomo, where you can admire the breathtaking Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the fourth-largest church in the world. Learn the secrets of Brunelleschi's famous dome, discover the beauty of Giotto's bell tower, and see the St. John Baptistery with its golden bronze doors, including the well-known "Porta del Paradiso".
Take a stroll through the ancient medieval quarter of the city to arrive at Republic Square.
Lunch break.
Proceed to Piazza della Signoria, one of the world's most renowned and photographed squares. Here, admire Palazzo Vecchio, the political headquarters, the replica of Michelangelo's David right in front of the palace, and the square itself, which is an open-air museum with sculptural masterpieces by Cellini, Giambologna, Ammannati, and others.
Take a walking tour inside the Uffizi Gallery with a skip-the-line ticket. Here, observe masterpieces by Lippi, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and many others.
Take a coffee break at the Uffizi coffee shop and end the tour in Piazza Santa Croce.
