Florence is centered right in the Tuscany region of Italy. This beautiful city is world famous for its magnificent museums and wonderful examples of Renaissance architecture. There aren't many places in Italy better for sightseeing with all of the art and culture that were born here.
Florence is best experienced through sightseeing tours that take you to the most important spots and allow you to skip the lines at the museums, churches, and other sites. One particular tour has on its itinerary both the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery. The Accademia is considered one of the most important museums, not just in Italy but the world. It has on display David by Michelangelo as well as countless other masterpieces. The Uffize Gallery exhibits paintings by not only Michelangelo, but by da Vinci, Botticelli, and Raffaello, among others.
The advantages of seeing these two great museums while on this tour is the ability to skip the line plus the expert tour guides who can talk about the history and meaning of the most famous pieces of artwork.
This same tour also takes you to other places in Florence like one of the most scenic views in the city at the Piazzale Michelangelo. It then goes on through the beautiful streets of Florence to its religious center where you will find more amazing examples of architecture like Giotto's Campanile, the bell tower of the Baptistry there.