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Best of Florence Walking Tour with Michelangelo's David and Duomo



Discover all the highlights of Florence in just two hours on this walking tour of the city. With an expert, English-speaking guide to tell you the stories behind the sights, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of Florence, bringing the city to life right in front of your eyes.

You'll visit all of the most important and iconic sights, starting off from the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge, the Uffizi Courtyard, the sculptures at Piazza Signoria and the gold doors of the Baptistery. Then, you'll continue on to the Duomo Square, where the magnificent cathedral of Florence stands. As you stand outside and admire its architecture, your guide will tell you all about its construction and history before whisking you off to explore the hidden gems of the city. As you explore the lesser known sights including the leather market, you'll hear all about their history from your expert local guide, who will take you back in time to see Florence through the ages from the terrible Medieval era to the glorious Renaissance years.

For most visitors to Florence, visiting Michelangelo's David is top of the to-do list which means that there are usually huge queues during busy periods. With this tour, you'll get skip the line access and a pre-reserved entry time at the Galleria dell'Accademia so you won't waste precious time waiting in line and can get inside to explore at your own pace.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Florence
Duration: 2 hours
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided tour
Group tour
Dress code

Why you’ll love this…

  • Skip the queues at the Galleria dell'Accademia and admire Michelangelo's iconic David
  • Discover the highlights of Florence with the help of an expert guide
  • Admire the spectacular Duomo from outside as you hear all about its history

Important to know

Accessibility:

  • This tour is not accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, and baby carriages

Know in advance:

  • The full names of all participants are required at the time of booking to enter the Accademia. If the local operator does not receive the full names of all participants, the booking will be cancelled. Each participant must present a valid government-issued ID or passport at the Accademia that matches the name provided on the reservation; otherwise, entry may be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
  • Included with your purchase are Accademia Gallery admission ticket (additional fees cover ticket purchase, agency booking fees and customer service)
  • Please note that the Duomo (Cathedral) is not included on this tour
  • On the first Sunday of every month, due to the admission policies of the Galleria dell'Accademia, admission can not be granted. If this happens, you will be offered an extended walking tour of the city
  • Entrance into some churches may require a dress code that specifies that knees and shoulders should be covered

Remember to bring:

  • A valid ID is required for entry to the Accademia Gallery in Florence, regardless of whether visitors hold full-price, reduced, or free tickets

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • English speaking guide
  • Headsets
  • Guided tour of the Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo's David
  • Guided walking tour
  • Timed entry ticket

What’s not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Piazzale degli Uffizi, 418, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Meeting point:

Until December 31st, 2026: your guide will meet you near the Uffizi Gallery, at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi, nearest the Arno River, just at the base of a statue of Galileo Galilei (if you are facing the Arno River, it is the statue in the right corner). From January 1st, 2027: your guide will meet you at Piazza San Marco, next to the Monument to Manfredo Fanti.

Provider

City Wonders