Florence Art Tour: Skip Lines at Top Sites

Experience an exclusive VIP tour of Florence’s top attractions, including early access to see Michelangelo’s David and a guided tour of the Duomo’s rooftop terraces. Avoid the crowds and enjoy a more intimate and in-depth exploration of Florentine art and architecture.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galleria dell’Accademia - Join a knowledgeable local guide and a small group of no more than 18 people outside the Accademia. Either before the daytime crowds arrive or after they have departed in the afternoon, you will enter to admire Michelangelo’s “David” and his unfinished sculptures known as “Slaves,” which offer remarkable insight into the…
What's Included
  • Tickets to Opera Duomo, Baptistery of San Giovanni & Crypt of Santa Reparata (Valid for 72 hours)
  • Special access to the Duomo Terraces
  • Skip the line tickets to the Accademia Gallery
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Skip the line access to climb the dome
  • Headsets (when needed)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information

Explore Florentine art and architecture on a tour that gets you past the typical long lines at the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. You’ll breeze past the long line to marvel at Michelangelo’s statue of David, granting you incredible insight into the mind of a master. After, you’ll stop at Piazza del Duomo outside the Baptistery and check out the…

Location
Piazza San Marco
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets in Piazza di San Marco at the Monument to General Manfredo Fanti statue in the center of the square.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Francesca_s
Jun 7, 2025
Great tour - It was very nice we went to go see the academic early so it was the emptiest ive seen it! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind!
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Jim_m
Jun 4, 2025
Simply outstanding - Our guide this morning, Helena, was well spoken, clear English, but above all, she absolutely knew her history. She was so informative on our tour. Best history lesson We’ve ever had!
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Pasquale
Jun 4, 2025
Well done, well described. - Things were well organized and efficient. Everything that was described in the outline was true and delivered well. English was excellent. Tour content and dialogue was excellent. Pace and timing was excellent. It was very satisfying to skip all lines, it was like our group had exclusive first access to everything on the tour that day.
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Angela_c
May 31, 2025
Skipping the line alone... - Skipping the line alone makes this a fantastic tour but it was so much more. Annette was very knowledgeable and I really enjoyed learning about Michelangelo and then David, literally from every angle. Then, to be able to go onto the terrace and the cupola of the Duomo to experience this magnificent building in a unique way, was the icing on the cake.
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Scott_f
May 16, 2025
Amazing to see how large... - Amazing to see how large the statue of David is up close, truly breathtaking! Everything was beautiful.
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Tim_m
May 15, 2025
Must do tour! - Amazing tour and our guide was so knowledgeable and created an amazing experience. Don’t miss if in Florence. The David is a must see with someone who knows history and details. Tour of the cathedral and dome were beautiful. The climb of the dome was worth the views of Tuscany and Florence.
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Megan_g
May 4, 2025
Great experience and very... - Great experience and very knowledgeable. It was so nice to skip the long line and well worth it. A must-do when visiting Florence.
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Kevin_h
May 3, 2025
Exceptional - Angelo is magnificent as a guide & gentleman. Rarely do you find someone of such charm, wit, genuine enthusiasm, encyclopedic knowledge & storytelling skills. Angelo breathed life into the David & even the soaring Duomo.
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Victoria_c
Apr 23, 2025
Skip the Line - Well Worth It! - This was a not to be missed tour! Chiami (apologies for misspelling) was a wonderful tour guide. She shared so many interesting insights and facts bringing a deeper understanding and respect for the priceless architecture and sculptures on the tour - far above and beyond what any free self guided tour would provide. The group was small maybe 14 or 16 so it was easy to keep up and she made sure to give clear directions and kept us together. The David alone would have been enough but climbing to the top of the Duomo was a truly once in a lifetime experience. If you have mobility issues this probably isn’t the best tour to join due to the 463 steps to the top. Skip the line tour first thing in the morning is definitely the way to go! I can’t imagine waiting in line for over an hour then making Duomo climb. Thank you for an amazing experience in a beautiful city that I will never forget!
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Catherine_r
May 4, 2025
Our guide was terrific... - Our guide was terrific and very knowledgeable. The only drawback was the headsets used by the tour company. They were over the ear style and kind of heavy so they were very difficult to keep in place. Also it was difficult sometimes to hear because the earpiece would move around and/or lose connection to the guide. I ended up staying near to the guide so I could hear her without the earpiece. Everything else was great.
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From $169
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).