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Best of Florence Walking Tour With David & The Duomo

2594 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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Guide

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Guest Support

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Latest reviews

Excellent

Vanessa is amazing she made this tour a wonderful experience, passionate and expressive!!

Verified · Katherine · Female · May 16, 2025

Excellent

Stephanie was a wonderful tour guide! She spoke very clearly and had extra visuals to help explain what we were seeing. I appreciated her recommendation on how to navigate the streets and talking to merchants. Her wide breadth of knowledge on the area and buildings revealed details that anyone else may just walk past without knowing its significant. By ending the tour at the bridge over the Arno, I had a spectacular backdrop to sit and reflect on what we learned. Highly recommend!

Verified · Stephen · Italy · Male · May 14, 2025

Great

Angela was fantastic, very easy going personality. She made the tour informative and interesting. I did not feel and interesting. I did not feel overloaded with data.

Verified · Rosanne · USA · May 12, 2025

Excellent

Tour was exceptional . Our guide Eleanor was full of interesting knowledge . We learnt so much in a short time. Thankyou from Aussie family.

Verified · Cath · Italy · Female · Apr 20, 2025

Great

“Our tour guide Valentina was absolutely outstanding! Her deep knowledge, engaging storytelling, and friendly demeanor made the experience both informative and enjoyable. She went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and involved, answering all questions with enthusiasm. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-notch tour in Florence.

Verified · Elizabeth · Canada · Female · Feb 21, 2025

FAQs

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.

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.

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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