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
Our guide Matt was excellent. He has a real passion for the city and arts, which came across in abundance and elevated the tour. Highly recommend.
Tripadvisor customer · Ben · Nov 17, 2025 Excellent
Excellent information provided by our tour guide. Statue of David was amazing and interesting to know the story behind it. Florence is a very walkable city and our guide helped us to discover other interesting areas after the tour.
Viator customer · james · Nov 17, 2025 Excellent
to go away ahead of time because the information you get emailed isn't always correct. I had to call every time because the tour was never where it was supposed to be or said it was going to be. It's very confusing. I spent a lot of time running from here to there, trying to figure out where to go
Viator customer · Annie · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Very informative tour. Quick access to see David, nice overview of city and beautiful Duomo. This is a great tour
Viator customer · Nicole · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Great tour! We saw David, the Duomo, and passed by a few other key spots. The guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything in a clear, simple way. She kept the whole group engaged and made the tour really enjoyable. Definitely worth it if you want a solid intro to Florence.
Viator customer · Zaid · Nov 15, 2025
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Excellent
Excellent information provided by our tour guide. Statue of David was amazing and interesting to know the story behind it. Florence is a very walkable city and our guide helped us to discover other interesting areas after the tour.
Viator customer · james · Nov 17, 2025 Excellent
Our guide Matt was excellent. He has a real passion for the city and arts, which came across in abundance and elevated the tour. Highly recommend.
Tripadvisor customer · Ben · Nov 17, 2025 Excellent
to go away ahead of time because the information you get emailed isn't always correct. I had to call every time because the tour was never where it was supposed to be or said it was going to be. It's very confusing. I spent a lot of time running from here to there, trying to figure out where to go
Viator customer · Annie · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Very informative tour. Quick access to see David, nice overview of city and beautiful Duomo. This is a great tour
Viator customer · Nicole · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Great tour! We saw David, the Duomo, and passed by a few other key spots. The guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything in a clear, simple way. She kept the whole group engaged and made the tour really enjoyable. Definitely worth it if you want a solid intro to Florence.
Viator customer · Zaid · Nov 15, 2025 Excellent
Excellent tour and tour guide! Easy walk and very informative. Highly recommend. Ivana was wonderful as our guide!
Viator customer · April · Nov 14, 2025 Excellent
It was great. Do the morning tours to kiss any crowds. Our guide was super pleasant and funny… humor makes all the information memorable so I loved it. We climbed the Duomo it was nice and not as challenging as expected (lots of resting points), so it is worth the climb for the views
Viator customer · Mbali · Nov 12, 2025 Excellent
Elena - our guide - was absolutely phenomenal. She gave so much history and told it in a way that made you feel like you were re-living a story in history - she made this whole experience totally worth it!!!!
Viator customer · Megan · Nov 09, 2025 Excellent
Guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly gave excellent insight to many of the art and sculptures
Viator customer · James · Nov 08, 2025 Excellent
Our guide Guilia provided wondeful details about the life and character of Michelangelo and the importance of his sculptures. The academia was the best part of the tour. The Duomo felt a little bit rushed, but it could be because we started late because we’re waiting for two people to join the tour. Please be considerate of other tour guests and arrive on time. Guilia patiently answered all questions and sparked good conversations about all aspects of Florentine living. This is a great tour for the beginning of your stay in Florence to get a good overview of the historic part of the city.
Viator customer · JULIE · Nov 07, 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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