Florence Highlights: Skip-the-Line Accademia Gallery, Michelangelo's David & Duomo Tour
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814 Ratings
Firenze
Discover the best of Florence on a small-group walking tour. Skip the lines at the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, explore the iconic Duomo, and visit historic landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio bridge.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Galleria dell’Accademia - Begin your day by skiping the line into the Florence Accademia to see Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the jaw-dropping David.
- Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Your Florence tour continues to Florence Duomo. You’ll skip the line to enter the Cathedral with your guide which will tell you all about the history and the secrets of this incredible church.
- Piazza della Signoria - Your walking tour section startw with Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo’s David was originally supposed to stand.
- Mercato del Porcellino - From Piazza Signoria you’ll pass by the Uffizi Gallery and a handful of wonderful hidden sights, like Il Porcellino, the pig whose snout promises luck
- Ponte Vecchio - As your continue, experience the endless charm of Florence and the remarkable Ponte Vecchio
- Piazza della Repubblica - Stroll through Piazza della Repubblica with its antique-looking carousel, one of the most famous and liveliest squares in Florence.
- Church and Museum of Orsanmichele - See the famous Orsanmichelle Church, one of the most important places for sculpture in the early Renaissance years.
What's Included
- Guided tour of Florence’s iconic sights including Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio
- Skip-the-Line access to the Accademia Gallery
- Priority entrance to the Florence Duomo
- Expertise of a local English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a small-group promenade around Florence, the heart of Tuscany, to explore its major highlights. Start your journey with priority entry to the Accademia Gallery to admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece, ‘David’, while understanding the influence of the Medici family on the city. Next, with priority access, explore the city’s hallmark, the gothic cathedral - the Duomo. Further into the tour, your guide will take you to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air museum where ‘David’ was initially intended to be displayed. Continue your stroll through the vibrant streets of Florence, paying visits to renowned landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio bridge, Palazzo della Signoria, and Piazza della Repubblica.
- Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
- This tour is wheelchair accessible with advance notice. Please contact us upon booking to arrange your visit.
- Due to the religious nature of the Cathedral, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
Location
Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco. Meet your guide by the statue in the middle of the square. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Veronica_m
Apr 23, 2024
Great - Florence it’s amazing! And this tour was on point. The tour guide was great and we enjoy it! Be prepared to walk a lot
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Stephen_t
Apr 21, 2024
Excellent tour with interesting and knowledgeable guide! - Pia our guide was knowledgeable and really interesting to listen to. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Carolyn_p
Apr 21, 2024
Great tour - We had a fantastic guide, Regina, who really explained the city and sculpture history well. Would recommend doing at beginning of your stay in Florence.
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Sharon_n
Apr 21, 2024
THE tour to take! - Very informative and so appreciative they were able to fit us in with booking less than 24 hours before the tour
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Luisignacio_f
Apr 20, 2024
Probably the best tour for one day trips. Daniella was awesome - Daniella was really good, her pace was excellent not too fast and not too slow... she was extremely knowledgeable, you could see she knew what she was saying and nothing was scripted.
If you're only one day in Florence this is the tour to do you get a grasp of everything and finish next to ponte vecchio to go to the Piazalle or Uffizi depending on your needs
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Heather_f
Apr 20, 2024
Worthwhile and fantastic tour guide, a must do! - Our tour guide Elena was absolutely amazing. So knowledgeable and so personable. The skip the line for the Duomo and Academia were absolutely worthwhile. I would do this again and absolutely recommend it highly to others.
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Brad_h
Apr 18, 2024
Excellent Tour and Guide - This was a great tour of the Accademia, the Duomo and other walkable sites. Our tour guide, Brenda, was super thorough and gave us so much insight! We loved it all and highly recommend this tour.
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Alex_l
Apr 18, 2024
Art is helping us to survive and to live and to love - In one word Magnificent David.
And our guide - Brenda. Her passion to the art and Firenze is amazing!
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Melanie_k
Apr 17, 2024
Great tour & guide but no Duomo climb - Our guide Giada’s knowledge of the various sites and pieces was remarkable. I missed the nuance when booking disappointed that
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Barbara_b
Apr 23, 2024
Great tour. - Our guide Klaus was excellent. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the sights we were visiting. It was very crowded but he managed to keep us together and covered a lot of interesting details about the artwork and features.
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