Best of Florence Walking Tour With David & The Duomo

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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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Excellent
Excellent tour and excellent guide. Highly recommended!
GetYourGuide customer · Vanessa · Apr 04, 2026
Excellent
Brenda was fabulous. With a warm smile and sense of humor, she shared her true love of art, history, and her city of Florence. I feel lucky to have had her as our guide.
Verified · Janel · USA · Female · Apr 04, 2026
Excellent
We were met on time and handed earpieces to use. Good sound quality. <br />Ivana was a delight with great knowledge and gentle humour. <br />I was concerned the cost would not be recouped but all four of us thought the three hours were excellent so definitely 'worth the money'...!
Tripadvisor customer · David · Apr 03, 2026
Excellent
It was well worth the cost to skip the lines for early access - if for no other reason we had the afternoon to explore Florence instead of waiting in lines. Our tour guide, Anika, was very knowledgeable, sharing many facts about the art and the church. We learned much more than we would have if we had just walked through the museum and Duomo on our own.
Tripadvisor customer · kris · Apr 02, 2026
Great
The Alma guide was very interesting. It was sometimes a bit long for my level of culture but I learned a lot about sculpture and Michelangelo. The visit to the cathedral with a moment just our group on a terrace of the duomo was undoubtedly the highlight. We didn't have to wait in the huge queue and that's really good. The ticket provided allows you to visit the cathedral, the dome, the crypt, the baptistery and the museum. And it is valid for several days which allowed us to spread the visits. The only downside is that I understood that our moment with the guide had to continue after the cathedral until the Vecchio laying. But she left us in the dome before the climb to the top Alma explained us how to use the ticket provided and gave us plenty of explanations on what to really do
Tripadvisor customer · mumjhbd · Mar 31, 2026

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.
Will visiting during Easter or Christmas impact my tour?
During the Christmas and Easter periods, 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.
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.
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. It is also prohibited to enter the Cathedral and climb to the Terraces and Cupola wearing flip-flops, slippers, clogs and shoes with heels.
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.
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.

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