Best of Florence Walking Tour With David & The Duomo
3 hours
Max 18
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Enjoy special skip-the-line access to Brunelleschi's masterpiece, the Florence Duomo, and stop by the Baptistery for a peek at Ghiberti’s golden "Gates of Paradise."
- Skip the line into the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David with an expert local guide.
- Tour the streets of Florence and hear the stories hidden around every corner.
- Uncover the fascinating history behind the Medicis, Florence's original crime family.
- Explore in a small group of 18 people or fewer for a relaxed experience and easier access to your guide.
- Sites Visited
- Accademia Gallery (Michelangelo's David)
- Florence Duomo (inside)
- Baptistery Doors (Gates of Paradise)
- Ponte Vecchio
- Piazza della Signoria
- Palazzo Vecchio (exterior)
- Orsanmichele Church (exterior)
- Piazza Repubblica
- Tour Includes
- Skip-the-Line ticket to Accademia Gallery
- Skip-the-Line ticket to the Florence Duomo
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
Check all of Florence's top sights off your list on a carefully curated walking tour.
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Total Customer Reviews: 2568
Verified Ratings
4.7 /5
based on 2568 Walks’ customer ratings
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Latest reviews
Excellent
This is an amazing way to see the highlights of florence in a short amount of time. Our guide Antonio was amazing. After the tour he stood around for a couple of minutes to give recommendations on more things to see and do. we did have this tour on a rainy day and even with that it was still amazing. you meet up in a central square and walk over to the gallery to see the david. there is a short 3-5 minute wait to get in but antonio talks through the history while you wait in line. once inside he highlights a couple of paintings and we continue onto the david. here he gives you about 5 minutes to get individual pictures of the david. we then had a bathroom break before continuing on to the cathedral. we also saw other sites such as the lucky boar, the leather market, and ponte vecchio. i would recommend supplementing this tour with tickets to the cupola and the bell tower climb.
Verified · Lauren · Oct 17, 2024 · USA · Female · 25 to 34 years
Great
our tour guide Valentina was excellent. extremely knowledgeable and in spite of the poor weather kept informing us of the sites
Verified · Betsy · Oct 06, 2024 · USA · Male · 75 or older years
Excellent
Fantástic tour, just the right amount of time. However, tour was made special by our guide Angelo. Knowledgeable, humors and pleasant. He was fabulous.
Verified · Jeremy · Oct 06, 2024 · USA · Male · 65 to 74 years
Great
Our tour guide (Ismael) was amazing! The rain made things not ideal but he overcame the weather with his knowledge and positive attitude. When we had issues getting in to see David, he was very apologetic. I was concerned that the “skipping the line” part of the tour wouldn’t pan out, but it did after a short wait.
Verified · Michelle · Oct 04, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Great
Guide was very informative and added her local insights!
Verified · Rochelle · Sep 22, 2024 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
FAQs
Can I use a wheelchair on this tour?
Yes, but we require advance notice in order to accommodate wheelchairs on this tour. After booking, please contact us so that we can organize a private tour for you. If we cannot find a guide to lead you that day we'll offer you the same tour on the next available date or give you credit for another tour anywhere else in the world.
Do I need to bring my ID with me on this tour?
Yes! This is especially important if you have purchased a student ticket because the museums will check when we arrive.
What if the weather is bad (rain, snow, hail, etc.) on the day of my tour?
Our tours run rain or shine so please dress for the elements. We also ask you to please remember hats and sunscreen if you are taking this tour in the summer as it might be very hot.
Does the Florence Duomo have a dress code?
Yes. The Florence Duomo is a holy place and as such, you are expected to wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees when you enter.
Can I bring my bag into Florence Duomo?
Larger backpacks are not allowed inside Florence Duomo. Please make sure to only bring small handbags on this tour.
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