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Best of Florence Walking Tour With David & The Duomo

3573 reviews

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

Verified ratings

4.7 /5

based on 2596 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.7 /5

2596 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.8/5

Guest Support

4.8/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

Our guide Giulia was superb . We have taken numerous Viator tours, they really do contract with the best guides, but this was by far the best. Giulia’s knowledge was comprehensive, happy to answer all questions, adept at guiding us through crowded areas. Not all tour companies have cordless mic and earphone systems like Viator guides. At places such as the Duomo and the Academia this can make all the difference, especially in a crowded or noisy area where you might periodically loose sight of your group.

Viator customer · Diana · Dec 01, 2025

Excellent

It’s a must do your in Florence. Our guide was excellent and not only teach us about the sites we visited but gave us tons of local recommendations and background stories.

Viator customer · Sandra · Nov 30, 2025

Excellent

Loved the experience and the guide was very knowledgeable. I found the earpiece we wore very uncomfortable and distracting. I wish we could connect through the app listen with AirPods

Viator customer · loriamathias · Nov 28, 2025

Excellent

Florence is wonderful we had a great time. It was helpful to skip the line and see the David statue.

Viator customer · Peter · Nov 22, 2025

Excellent

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Tripadvisor customer · Niharika · Nov 20, 2025

Verified rating

4.7 /5

based on 2596 Walks’ customer ratings

Guide

4.8/5

Guest Support

4.8/5

Total guest reviews

: 3573 guest reviews

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Great 448

Good 89

Average 28

Poor 12

Latest reviews

Excellent

Viator customer · Diana · Dec 01, 2025

Excellent

It’s a must do your in Florence. Our guide was excellent and not only teach us about the sites we visited but gave us tons of local recommendations and background stories.

Viator customer · Sandra · Nov 30, 2025

Excellent

Loved the experience and the guide was very knowledgeable. I found the earpiece we wore very uncomfortable and distracting. I wish we could connect through the app listen with AirPods

Viator customer · loriamathias · Nov 28, 2025

Excellent

Florence is wonderful we had a great time. It was helpful to skip the line and see the David statue.

Viator customer · Peter · Nov 22, 2025

Excellent

Tripadvisor customer · Niharika · Nov 20, 2025

Excellent

A nice tour to really show you some of the art and help you navigate the city. Our guide was wonderful and it was even more helpful that we went to the Vatican before this tour so we had even seen some of the history that was referenced in the tour. We really enjoyed this! A nice morning activity.

Viator customer · Carmen · Nov 18, 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

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

FAQs

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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