Best of Florence: Small Group Tour Skip-the-Line David & Accademia with Duomo
Description
Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on a small-group walking tour through Florence. Begin with skip-the-line access to view Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. Afterwards your guide takes you to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand. Then explore the streets of Florence, taking in landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio bridge, Palazzo della Signoria e Piazza della Repubblica. If you select the VIP David & Duomo option at time of booking, instead of a Florence walking tour, you'll spend more time in the Duomo, getting exclusive access to the Duomo's North Terrace and climbing to the top of the Dome for stunning panoramic views of Florence.
Tour Options
Itinerary
If you select option with the Accademia Gallery, begin your day by skipping the line into the Florence Accademia to see Michelangelo's masterpiece, the jaw-dropping David.
Your Florence tour continues to Florence Duomo. You'll skip the line to enter the Cathedral with your guide which will tell you all about the history and the secrets of this incredible church. If you select the VIP David & Duomo option at time of booking, you'll also gain exclusive access to the Duomo's North Terrace for just you and your small group to explore without the crowds. Then your tour will finish with a climb to the top of the Duomo for stunning panoramic views of Florence.
If you chose the Best of Florence option at time of booking, your guided walking tour takes you first to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand.
Pause outside the Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of Medici power, and now Florence's city hall.
From Piazza Signoria you'll pass by the Uffizi Gallery and a handful of wonderful hidden sights, like Il Porcellino, the pig whose snout promises luck.
Experience this lively and historic square as your guide shares its connection to Ancient Roman times.
Take to the streets to experience the endless charm of Florence and the remarkable Ponte Vecchio
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
- We are unable to accommodate guests with strollers on this tour.
- We ask all guests (including children) bring ID on the day of their tour.
- On Sundays, we will not enter the Cathedral of Florence due to Sunday mass. The guide will provide an explanation of the Duomo from the outside. Additionally, entry will not be possible on exceptional days when the Cathedral is closed for liturgical ceremonies or special Duomo holidays; in those cases, your guide will provide the explanation from outside as well.
- Due to the religious nature of the Cathedral, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
- During Christmas, Easter periods, and liturgical celebrations, due to increased visitor traffic, the Duomo skip-the-line option is not guaranteed. As a result, you may encounter a wait before entering the Duomo.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
Reviews(1,905)
Highly recommend this tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and taught us all about the history of this amazing city. 3 hours was the perfect amount of time to tour and we were able to walk to the front of line at each stop.
This was an amazing tour and the guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Florence and Italy. I would highly recommend this tour!
We loved it and the Guide made the experience entertaining! She was amazing! Truly wonderful tour thru Florence!
The historical places speak for themselves but the quality of the experience depends upon the guide. Our guide was excellent as she was quite personable and very knowledgeable.
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Giulia did a great job leading us around Florence on our first morning there. She was very good at explaining all the history of the city and helped us learn the lay of the land. You can tell she really loves the city!
What a fantastic experience! The guide was knowledgeable and balanced out time very well. Time allowed to get a drink or use a restroom is suggested.
The tour was amazing! Guide was very knowledgeable of artwork and the history of the city. Well worth the money!
Beautiful sights and Federica was great at explaining all the history. We really enjoyed this tour. Bring your walking shoes!!!
We had a great time with our very knowledgeable guide! We highly recommend the tour!
