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Ambulatory Accessible Florence & Accademia Gallery

  • Accessible Florence and Michelangelo’s David
Florence holds an unrivaled place in art history. Spend the day seeing the city's artistic and architectural treasures with a knowledgeable guide.
First up is the Galleria dell'Accademia, which held Europe's first-ever school for drawing — and is now home to Michelangelo's David and other famous Renaissance works. You'll grab lunch near Piazza della Signoria, a historic L-shaped square that's been the center of political life in Florence since the 14th century, plus see the nearby Piazza della Repubblica and famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. Wrap up with a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo to see Florence in all its red-roofed glory from above.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Visit the Accademia Museum, home of Michelangelo’s original “David” sculpture

  • Check out the beautiful exterior and bell tower of Florence's city hall, Palazzo Vecchio, built between the 13th and 14th centuries

  • Enjoy free time for lunch and exploring in the Piazza della Signoria, one of Florence's signature public squares

  • Cross the Arno River via the famous Ponte Vecchio, a shop-lined bridge supported by medieval stone arches

  • End your day with a drive up to the Piazzale Michelangelo, where you'll get a panoramic view of the Arno, the Duomo, and Florence as a whole

Need to know

  • Approximately 2-hour drive each way to/from the pier

  • This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheelchairs and for Sailors who can navigate a few steps

  • The maximum capacity for this Shore Thing is 5 Sailors, which can include one wheelchair user

  • Full time wheelchair users should book Fully Accessible Florence & Accademia Gallery to travel together in the same vehicle

  • This Shore thing is for travel mates of Sailors booked on Fully Accessible Florence & Accademia Gallery to travel together

  • The order of sites visited may vary

  • Please be aware that air conditioning may not be up to Sailors standards

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • For Sailors that do not require wheelchair accessible transportation, we recommend Freedom in Florence

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