Best of Florence Walking Tour With David & The Duomo
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3 hours
Max 18
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Why take this tour?
Highlights
Special skip-the-line access the Duomo di Firenze, designed by Brunelleschi, and stop by the Baptistry 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 with your expert guide
Uncover the fascinating history behind the Medicis - Florence's original crime family
With a small group of 18 people or fewer your experience will be relaxed and access to your guide easy.
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
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Skip-the-Line ticket to Accademia Gallery
Skip-the-Line ticket to the Florence Duomo
Take a walk around Florence and see all the major attractions
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Overall Rating
4.8/5
based on 2300 reviews
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.7/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Latest reviews
Excellent
Vanessa was an amazing tour guide and made the experience fun and enjoyable!! I will be recommending her and this tour to all of my friends. I learned so many interesting facts and the tour made this city one of my top places I ever visited.
Angelique·
Mar 24, 2023
· Female
· 25 to 34 years
Excellent
This is an excellent informative and interesting tour. Alma was an experienced great guide and is highly recommended.
Patricia·
Mar 24, 2023
· United Kingdom
· Female
· 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Patrizia was a wonderful guide and I learned a lot from her on this tour. The itinerary and route of the tour was great, and I appreciated Patrizia's approach. She is a great storyteller, and shared many interesting facts and details. I really enjoyed and highly recommend this tour, and Patrizia as a guide!
Alisa·
Mar 13, 2023
· United States
· Female
· 35 to 44 years
Excellent
Elena did a fabulous job sharing the history of her city, Florence. This is our 3rd Walks tour in 3 different cities.
John·
Mar 09, 2023
· United States
· Male
· 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Costanza's art history degree made the tour interesting and beautiful! The cadence of the tour was also excellent- perfect amount of walking and well-timed stops for coffee/souvenirs.
Lee·
Feb 15, 2023
· United States
· Female
· 25 to 34 years
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Best of Florence Walking Tour With David & The Duomo
Meeting Point We'll meet in Piazza di San Marco at the Monument to General Manfredo Fanti statue in the center of the square. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.
Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
FAQs
Can I use a wheelchair on this tour?
Yes! However please be aware that guides can not push wheelchairs so do ensure that you can operate your own chair or have someone to operate it for you.
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.
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.
Skip long lines to see David at the Accademia, marvel at the finest Renaissance pieces in the Uffizi, then take to the streets to explore the best of Florence with a local!