Best of Florence Walking Tour With David & The Duomo
3 hours
Max 18
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Special skip-the-line access the Duomo di Firenze, designed by Brunelleschi, and stop by the Baptistry 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 with your expert guide
- Uncover the fascinating history behind the Medicis - Florence's original crime family
- With a small group of 18 people or fewer your experience will be relaxed and access to your guide easy.
- 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
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Skip-the-Line ticket to Accademia Gallery
- Skip-the-Line ticket to the Florence Duomo
Take a walk around Florence and see all the major attractions
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Total Customer Reviews: 2399
Verified Ratings
4.8 /5
based on 2399 Walks' reviews
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
We really enjoyed this tour and the presentation of the guide - a really knowledgeable and pleasant person. I would highly recommend.
Verified · James · Sep 24, 2023 · USA · Male · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Our tour guide was wonderful and the sites selected were great. This was a great condensed 3 hour intro to Florenece.
Verified · Phil · Sep 24, 2023 · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
This was the best tour (with the best tour guide, Charles) that I have ever taken! The story telling over 3 hours weaving art, history, philosophy and politics was incredible. Thank you Charles and Walks!
Verified · Wesley · Sep 14, 2023 · USA · Male · 45 to 54 years
Great
Sara was an extremely enthusiastic tour guide. Very proud of her Florentine citizenship, she provided details we wouldn’t have known otherwise. Great tour! We would definitely recommend.
Verified · Sarah · Sep 13, 2023 · USA
Excellent
We had an amazing experience with our guide, extremely knowledgeable and able to answer everyone’s questions. Polite friendly and had a sense of humour.
I learnt so much would definitely recommend.
Verified · Anne · Sep 11, 2023 · Australia · Female · 45 to 54 years
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
We'll meet in Piazza di San Marco at the Monument to General Manfredo Fanti statue in the center of the square. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.
Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
FAQs
Can I use a wheelchair on this tour?
Yes! However please be aware that guides can not push wheelchairs so do ensure that you can operate your own chair or have someone to operate it for you.
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.
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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