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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Excellent
Excellent tour with Brenda! She told wonderful stories at each site which gave more meaning to the basic information! I would highly recommend this tour and the guide!
Verified · Maryellen · USA · Female · Apr 24, 2026 Excellent
Loved every minute of this tour! Food was great, plentiful and wide variety. Our guide, Mara, was amazing! Such a fun evening.
Verified · SUSAN · USA · Female · Apr 23, 2026 Excellent
Our tour guide gave us a lot of great background so that we could really appreciate not just the beauty of what we were seeing, but also the ideas that informed the art and architecture of this incredible city, Florence.
She also made accommodations for members who needed a little assistance, which made the whole experience more companionable. Highly recommended!
Verified · Kathrin · USA · Female · Apr 23, 2026 Excellent
Brenda, born and raised in Florence, was our guide and truly the gem of the tour. She was incredibly informative, a true story teller, and a pleasure to spend the afternoon with. Highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Kristy · Apr 23, 2026 Excellent
Regina was our tour guide. She was excellent. Great art all around. What a beautiful city. Highly recommend
Viator customer · elizabeth · Apr 23, 2026
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Excellent
Excellent tour with Brenda! She told wonderful stories at each site which gave more meaning to the basic information! I would highly recommend this tour and the guide!
Verified · Maryellen · USA · Female · 65 - 74 years · Apr 24, 2026 Excellent
Loved every minute of this tour! Food was great, plentiful and wide variety. Our guide, Mara, was amazing! Such a fun evening.
Verified · SUSAN · USA · Female · 55 - 64 years · Apr 23, 2026 Excellent
Our tour guide gave us a lot of great background so that we could really appreciate not just the beauty of what we were seeing, but also the ideas that informed the art and architecture of this incredible city, Florence.
She also made accommodations for members who needed a little assistance, which made the whole experience more companionable. Highly recommended!
Verified · Kathrin · USA · Female · 55 - 64 years · Apr 23, 2026 Excellent
Brenda, born and raised in Florence, was our guide and truly the gem of the tour. She was incredibly informative, a true story teller, and a pleasure to spend the afternoon with. Highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Kristy · Apr 23, 2026 Excellent
Regina was our tour guide. She was excellent. Great art all around. What a beautiful city. Highly recommend
Viator customer · elizabeth · Apr 23, 2026 Excellent
Me, my wife and our 24 years old daughter did the tour in April 2026. Helena was an outstanding guide, knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely entertaining. She made the entire experience enjoyable and memorable. We especially appreciated how she brought the city to life through the places she showed us and the rich historical context she provided.<br /><br />The only downside was that we wished the tour had been longer, as the city itself is incredible and there was so much more we would have loved to explore with her guidance.<br /><br />We highly recommend Helena and this tour, and we would gladly do it again next time with the rest of our family.
Tripadvisor customer · Franklin · Apr 23, 2026 Excellent
Regina was a knowledgeable and passionate guide! She provided understanding and context of art and artists to local and national history. Fascinating!
GetYourGuide customer · Barbara · Apr 22, 2026 Excellent
Excellent and informative tour! Our tour guide was kind enough to be aware of some our limitations (physical) and adjusted her pace to ours. Ask for Ivana!
Verified · Kelli · USA · Female · 55 - 64 years · Apr 22, 2026 Excellent
Eleanora was amazingly educated, well spoken, and so passionate about our tour of Florence! We felt so lucky to have her show us Florence. Definitely do the 'skip the line' tour so you get into all the sights without the wait.
Viator customer · Elizabeth · Apr 22, 2026 Excellent
Jessica was very knowledgeable and gave us a great experience. I learned a lot and would certainly use them again.
Viator customer · Jenny · Apr 22, 2026FAQs
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. It is also prohibited to enter the Cathedral and climb to the Terraces and Cupola wearing flip-flops, slippers, clogs and shoes with heels.
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.
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