Private Music Tour of Florence including Accademia Gallery
Duration: 7 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Florence, Italy
Product code: 3092MUSIC
Experience privileged entrance and a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery to admire a fabulous collection of fifty music instruments dating from the late 17th to early 19th centuries and formerly belonging to members of the Medici and Lorraine families.
Among the most interesting instruments on display are a tenor viola by Antonio Stradivari, a cello which formed part of the same quintet of strings made in 1690 for Grand Prince Ferdinando, a violin of 1716 by Stradivari and a cello of 1650 by Niccolo Amati.
The Museum also displays two rare instruments by Bartolomeo Cristofori, the inventor of the piano, and the oldest vertical piano in existence.
The instruments are exhibited with paintings representing musicians at the Medici court. Computers enable you to hear the sound of all the instruments on view besides providing information on the history of music in Florence at the time of the grand-dukes.
Your private tour continues to visit the famous sculptures by Michelangelo, the Prisoners, the St. Matthew and, of course, the statue of David, a must-see for any visitor to Florence.
Make a special visit to a violin maker's workshop. The shop of Paolo Vettori and his sons is the only violin maker's workshop maintained through three generations producing fine stringed instruments on antique wood in Florence. You will admire the incredible process it takes to make one violin and Dario Vettori who will explain the many secrets of this unbelievable art.
Schedule Details
Private Music Tour of Florence including Accademia Gallery
Departure Dates:
Seasonal
February 01 to November 30
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Unavailable Dates
- May 01 (Bank Holiday)
Departure Point:
Tour will begin at the entrance of the Accademia Gallery in Via Ricasoli, FlorenceDeparture Time:
- 10:00am
Return details:
Tour concludes at original point of departureHotel Pickup:
- Hotel pick up is not available
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Additional Information
Private Music Tour of Florence including Accademia Gallery
Inclusions:
- Guided private tour in English with a certified guide
- Reservation and tickets to Accademia Gallery
- Visit to the violin workshop
Exclusions:
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- MINIMUM TWO ADULTS per booking required
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