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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Verified Customer reviews
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4.7 /5
based on 2601 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
4.7 /5
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Excellent
My guide Martina was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, informative, and entertaining. Being able to skip the entrance line was important even in the low season. Having a personable guide made the time in the museum so much more fulfilling.
Viator customer · Kathleen · Mar 02, 2026 Excellent
What a great tour my wife picked for us. Had some great stops for us to walk around and take great pictures. Our guide and driver were absolutely great.
Viator customer · Hernan · Mar 01, 2026 Excellent
Our guide, Alma, was excellent. She was so knowledgeable and entertaining for the whole duration of the tour. The tour itself is designed very well and gives a great sense of a small chunk of the city. I'd definitely recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Jess · Feb 26, 2026 Excellent
The three-hour Duomo, David, and walking tour of Florence was the perfect lenght. Enough time to learn a bunch, see the highlights, yet short enough to keep me engaged the entire time. Major bonus that the tour company handles the tickets and entrance process into the Academia and the Duomo. Very easy and informative
Verified · Christene · USA · Female · Feb 24, 2026 Excellent
We really enjoyed this tour and I’m sorry I can’t remember the tour guides name but I always love a little snark and sense of humor in my tour guides and he did not disappoint! We also learned so much about Florence in ancient times and also fun facts about the Statue of David. It was great to have someone to navigate through the museum. I was actually glad we didn’t go inside the Duomo, the line was outrageous.
Tripadvisor customer · Cheryl · Feb 24, 2026
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Excellent
My guide Martina was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, informative, and entertaining. Being able to skip the entrance line was important even in the low season. Having a personable guide made the time in the museum so much more fulfilling.
Viator customer · Kathleen · Mar 02, 2026 Excellent
What a great tour my wife picked for us. Had some great stops for us to walk around and take great pictures. Our guide and driver were absolutely great.
Viator customer · Hernan · Mar 01, 2026 Excellent
Our guide, Alma, was excellent. She was so knowledgeable and entertaining for the whole duration of the tour. The tour itself is designed very well and gives a great sense of a small chunk of the city. I'd definitely recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Jess · Feb 26, 2026 Excellent
The three-hour Duomo, David, and walking tour of Florence was the perfect lenght. Enough time to learn a bunch, see the highlights, yet short enough to keep me engaged the entire time. Major bonus that the tour company handles the tickets and entrance process into the Academia and the Duomo. Very easy and informative
Verified · Christene · USA · Female · 35 - 44 years · Feb 24, 2026 Excellent
We really enjoyed this tour and I’m sorry I can’t remember the tour guides name but I always love a little snark and sense of humor in my tour guides and he did not disappoint! We also learned so much about Florence in ancient times and also fun facts about the Statue of David. It was great to have someone to navigate through the museum. I was actually glad we didn’t go inside the Duomo, the line was outrageous.
Tripadvisor customer · Cheryl · Feb 24, 2026 Excellent
Antonio, the tour guide, was knowledgeable, informative, easy to listen to, and extremely pleasant. The three hours passed quickly as he kept my attention and I was able to focus on the art, architecture, and beautiful surroundings. Also, not having to figure out the tickets & entrance process for Academia or the Duomo was a treat. The tour company handled all that
Tripadvisor customer · Christene · Feb 24, 2026 Excellent
Everything was very clear and well explained
Tripadvisor customer · Curious765553 · Feb 22, 2026 Excellent
We had a wonderful time. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable about Florence (and of course its most famous inhabitants), and a good storyteller. I can't recommend it highly enough!
Viator customer · Michael · Feb 22, 2026 Excellent
Very thorough explanation regarding what we saw. Loved our guide, Laura.
Tripadvisor customer · Roving07075495399 · Feb 20, 2026 Excellent
Laura was wonderful More tours with her? Someone contact me this week til Feb 22 2026.
GetYourGuide customer · Dale · Feb 19, 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.
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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