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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It is a tremendously in depth understanding of michealangelo anf his effort, the academia is a historic building in and of itself as it was a midevil hospital. Amazing the amount of intelligence and understanding all the way in those days. Flirinda was an absolute gem to have provide the details. She answered all questions with no hesitation.
Viator customer · Jennifer · Oct 26, 2025 Excellent
Angelo was the best tour guide we have ever had! His information was amazing and he made everything fun! He was sensitive to the older guests in the group. We would love to tour with him again!
Viator customer · Sandra · Oct 26, 2025 Excellent
Excellent tour. Very knowledgeable tour guide. I believe our guide was Frederica. She had extensive art knowledge as well Florence history knowledge.
Viator customer · Maria · Oct 26, 2025 Excellent
Tour was excellent, tour guide was knowledgable, detail oriented, and very patient. Evenly paced not rushed.
Viator customer · Tim · Oct 24, 2025 Excellent
Great tour awesome time the guide was extremely knowledgeable about everything that we went over. Very engaging. Funny made it very enjoyable.
Viator customer · scott · Oct 24, 2025
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Angelo was the best tour guide we have ever had! His information was amazing and he made everything fun! He was sensitive to the older guests in the group. We would love to tour with him again!
Viator customer · Sandra · Oct 26, 2025 Excellent
It is a tremendously in depth understanding of michealangelo anf his effort, the academia is a historic building in and of itself as it was a midevil hospital. Amazing the amount of intelligence and understanding all the way in those days. Flirinda was an absolute gem to have provide the details. She answered all questions with no hesitation.
Viator customer · Jennifer · Oct 26, 2025 Excellent
Excellent tour. Very knowledgeable tour guide. I believe our guide was Frederica. She had extensive art knowledge as well Florence history knowledge.
Viator customer · Maria · Oct 26, 2025 Excellent
Great tour awesome time the guide was extremely knowledgeable about everything that we went over. Very engaging. Funny made it very enjoyable.
Viator customer · scott · Oct 24, 2025 Excellent
Tour was excellent, tour guide was knowledgable, detail oriented, and very patient. Evenly paced not rushed.
Viator customer · Tim · Oct 24, 2025 Excellent
Klaus was a well informed tour guide who shepherded us through a dense crowded area and somehow kept us together all the while sharing his deep knowledge of the Renaissance.
Viator customer · DAWN · Oct 23, 2025 Excellent
Extremely knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. Made all the learning interesting and relevant.Brought living in Florence during the Renaissance to life.
Viator customer · Maura · Oct 21, 2025 Excellent
We had difficulty arriving to meeting place due to hotel directions but we found another guide that happen to have our tickets as group already began tour. He communicated with our guide and we were welcomed to our group. Our guide was amazing.
GetYourGuide customer · Mary · United States · Oct 19, 2025 Excellent
This is a great tour, with a very knowledgeable and pleasant guide. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the history of Florence.
Viator customer · Thomas · Oct 19, 2025 Excellent
Seeing the statue of David and the Duomo was incredible. The scale of the statue is hard to imagine and our guide was so knowledgeable that it made the tour so much better.
Viator customer · DERRICK · Oct 19, 2025FAQs
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.
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 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.
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.
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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