What makes this Private Florence Walking Tour different from a standard Accademia ticket?

A standard Accademia ticket gets you in the door alone, with a wait in line beforehand and no context once inside. This Private Florence Walking Tour includes skip-the-line entry, a private guide, and two more stops, Piazza della Signoria and the Bargello, that connect Michelangelo's David to the wider story of Florentine sculpture.
Is this a Private art historian guided walking tour, or just a ticket with a guide?

Yes. Your guide is trained in art history, not just site logistics, so the commentary goes beyond dates and names into why each sculptor made the choices they did.
Is this a good private tour of Florence for art lovers?

It's built for exactly that. This private tour of Florence moves at a pace built around looking closely, not checking sites off a list, with room to ask questions your guide can actually answer.
Is this a private tour of Michelangelo and Donatello's David statues?

Yes. You'll see Michelangelo's David at the Accademia and Donatello's David at the Bargello in the same afternoon, along with the public copy in Piazza della Signoria and a fourth David your guide reveals along the way.
Is this a good Florence art history private tour for a first visit?

Yes. As a Florence art history private tour built to explain, not just show, it works well whether this is your first time in Florence or your fifth.
How many people are on the tour?

Groups run up to 16 guests, with a local English-speaking guide throughout the gardens portion.
Where do we meet, and where does the tour end?

The tour begins at the Benjamin Franklin statue in the Trocadéro Gardens and ends inside the Louvre Museum, where you're free to keep exploring on your own afterward.
What should I bring?

Comfortable shoes are a must—we’ll be walking and standing throughout the experience. We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle, a camera, and an appetite.
Can guests with mobility needs join this tour?

This tour is wheelchair accessible, though it isn't currently suitable for guests with limited mobility, such as those recovering from injury or using crutches, given the walking distance involved. We're happy to talk through details before you book.