Fully Accessible Florence & Accademia Gallery
Energy Level
Duration
8 hours
Type
CULTURED
Accessible
Yes
Fully Accessible
This tour is fully accessible and can accommodate sailors who are unable to take steps or have a large mobility device.
Shore Thing Highlights
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Visit the Accademia Museum, home of Michelangelo’s original “David” sculpture
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Check out the beautiful exterior and bell tower of Florence's city hall, Palazzo Vecchio, built between the 13th and 14th centuries
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Enjoy free time for lunch and exploring in the Piazza della Signoria, one of Florence's signature public squares
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Cross the Arno River via the famous Ponte Vecchio, a shop-lined bridge supported by medieval stone arches
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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
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Approximately 2-hour drive each way to/from the pier
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This Shore Thing is fully accessible with step-free, curb-free routes and an accessible vehicle equipped with ramp or lift
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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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The order of sites visited may vary
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The maximum capacity for this Shore Thing is 5 Sailors, which can include one wheelchair user
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Please be aware that air conditioning may not be up to Sailors standards
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Only Sailors using a wheelchair can book this tour, as it ensures accessible transportation
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Bookings not marked with an accessibility requirement will be removed from this Shore Things inventory
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Sailors should visit the Shore Things desk once onboard to advise the staff what kind of wheelchair or scooter they will be using
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The maximum wheelchair length for this Shore Thing is 40 inches
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The maximum wheelchair width for this Shore Thing is 57 inches
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Travel mates should book Ambulatory Accessible Florence & Accademia Gallery to travel together in the same vehicle
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For Sailors that do not require wheelchair accessible transportation, we recommend Freedom in Florence
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
