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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The tour was great. The tour guide was fantastic. She had a passion for the art, the sites, the history of Florence. Very knowledgeable and excited to share. This tour would be great for all ages. She kept everyone's interest from children to seniors on our journey. Highly recommend.
Verified · Richard · USA · Male · Mar 14, 2026 Great
This was our first trip to Florence and a perfect way to navigate our way around and familiarise. Our guide was friendly and clear and the use of audio headpieces made hearing her easy despite some noisy surroundings. Easy access to sights. Recommended.
Viator customer · Samantha · Mar 09, 2026 Excellent
Ivana was an absolutely fantastic tour guide. She provided such a comprehensive and very engaging history of the local area, as well as each art piece we viewed. Absolutely recommend, a wonderful experience.
Tripadvisor customer · Abbie · Mar 08, 2026 Excellent
Wonderful tour! Seeing the statue of David was amazing. This and the duomo are must visits.
GetYourGuide customer · Cecilia · Mar 07, 2026 Excellent
Informative and happy I did it.
Tripadvisor customer · HELEN · Mar 07, 2026
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Excellent
The tour was great. The tour guide was fantastic. She had a passion for the art, the sites, the history of Florence. Very knowledgeable and excited to share. This tour would be great for all ages. She kept everyone's interest from children to seniors on our journey. Highly recommend.
Verified · Richard · USA · Male · 45 - 54 years · Mar 14, 2026 Great
This was our first trip to Florence and a perfect way to navigate our way around and familiarise. Our guide was friendly and clear and the use of audio headpieces made hearing her easy despite some noisy surroundings. Easy access to sights. Recommended.
Viator customer · Samantha · Mar 09, 2026 Excellent
Ivana was an absolutely fantastic tour guide. She provided such a comprehensive and very engaging history of the local area, as well as each art piece we viewed. Absolutely recommend, a wonderful experience.
Tripadvisor customer · Abbie · Mar 08, 2026 Excellent
Wonderful tour! Seeing the statue of David was amazing. This and the duomo are must visits.
GetYourGuide customer · Cecilia · Mar 07, 2026 Excellent
Informative and happy I did it.
Tripadvisor customer · HELEN · Mar 07, 2026 Excellent
Frederico was an amazing tour gyide!! He was extremely knowledgeable, informative, and all 5 in the family enjoyed the tour!!!
Tripadvisor customer · Kerry · Mar 05, 2026 Great
I enjoyed the tour led by a knowledgeable guide. If you want to avoid huge crowds I’d suggest booking the morning tour as I think we just managed to avoid.
Tripadvisor customer · Zoe · Mar 04, 2026 Excellent
Informative and knowledgeable, in depth. Loved the experience.
Tripadvisor customer · Ivan · Mar 03, 2026 Great
We had a great day small ruck sack can be used. If you have got small ears then it helps to have a head band to keep the ear piece in place even though the guide speaks English. The only problem was when you were standing next to her then it was very difficult to hear because it would echo
Viator customer · mark · Mar 03, 2026 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, 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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