Guided Tours in Florence, Italy

Michelangelo Tours

• Walks inside Florence, walking tours, focus on the art history of the city and utilize local art experts and academics to act as guides. The tour group offers visitors a number of options including a Michelangelo tour that concentrates on the works of the Florentine Renaissance master and other celebrated artisans. The tour begins at the Bargello which displays several works by Michelangelo and a statue by Donatello of the Biblical King David. The tour continues on to Santa Croce church which houses Michelangelo's tomb and concludes at the Gallery of the Academy where exhibits include Michelangelo's own carved version of David. During 2010 the three hour tour cost 180 Euros which did not include museum admission fees.

  Delicious Italy Walks Inside Florence

  Via Angelo Poliziano 51

  00184 Roma

  Italy

  39-335-526-6496

Full Day Tour

• Viator, provides guides throughout Italy and uses local residents to give guests an authentic tour. Morning and afternoon tours offer guests some options although the full day sessions entice visitors by including a traditional Italian meal and even a glass of wine. The full day tour begins at the Piazza Michelangelo, a famous square overlooking the city. The afternoon includes a visit to the Uffizi gallery which houses Botticelli's famous "Birth of Venus" painting and many of Leonardo Da Vinci's works. In 2010 the full day tour cost 100 Euros with most half sessions costing 45 Euros.

  Viator Inc

  600 Townsend Street 120 east

  San Francisco, CA 94103

  415-503-3950

  partner.viator.com

Budget Tours

• Artiva, offer an inexpensive walking tour for guests on a budget. As of 2010 the tours met at 9:15 A.M., lasted 3 hours, required at least four participants and were priced at just 25 Euros. The tour takes in major sites like Il Duomo, Piazza Della Signoria and the popular Ponte Vecchio Bridge. Guests can expect to hear tales about the history of the city including little known facts such as why Michelangelo held a grudge against fellow artisan, Leonardo Da Vinci. The tours cover a lot of ground so visitors should be prepared for brisk walking but photo opportunities are plentiful along the route.

  Walking Tours of Florence

  Via Sassetti 1, Second floor

  50123 Florence

  Italy

  39-329-613-2730

  italy.artiva.com