Florence: City Tour Through Michelangelo's Masterpieces
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 4 km
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 2h
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
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- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Trace the history of Michelangelo's David with this captivating in-app audio tour
- •Reveal the David's connection to the city's politics and the fall of the Medici family
- •Find out how old Michelangelo was when he crafted the David statue
- •Learn how the image of the Biblical King David was changing with time
- •Look for the lost garden where Lorenzo the Magnificent kept his collection of ancient statues
Discover the story of Michelangelo's David guided by this engaging in-app audio tour!
This tour takes you on a journey around the center of Florence through the story of its greatest treasure – David of Michelangelo! Our adventure begins in a beautiful square with a medieval church, Piazza Trinita. This spot takes you to the origins of David as a Biblical hero.
When you reach the stunning Piazza del Duomo, you'll discover the story of the Opera del Duomo Museum and learn how the young Michelangelo was honored with the mission of carving David out of capricious marble. Standing on Piazza della Signoria, you will have all the time in the world to marvel at the hero guarding the Palazzo Vecchio, and to listen to why this particular artwork is so unique.
Our route will then lead us to the Medici Riccardi Palace, which was visited by Michelangelo when he was 16 – and can be visited by you anytime, as a museum. Through Piazza San Marco, you will reach the Galleria dell'Accademia, where the original David of Michelangelo is housed. Our tour ends at the Casa Buonarotti Museum located in the family home acquired by Michelangelo himself. On your way to this last spot, you will listen to the stories about the genius' life and reveal the secrets of his enigmatic personality.
Let's begin the adventure if you can't wait to know Michelangelo and David better!
What's included
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
- Short summary of the Florentine museum collections to help you choose the most desired one
- Headphones — you should bring your own
- Entrance tickets to attractions — you can visit them on your own
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 2h.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.