Annika was an excellent guide who tailored our private tour to our interests in art history and architecture. With her training in art history, she brought Renaissance culture and history to life. We spent two hours in the Accademia viewing the sculptures, paintings and artworks. The Skip-the-Line Tickets are well-worth the cost!
Best of Florence: Small Group Tour David & Accademia with Duomo





At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min–3h 30min
- Price from
- $65 / person
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 2,016 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 18
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets in Piazza di San Marco at the Monument to General Manfredo Fanti statue in the center of the square.
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on a small-group walking tour through Florence. Begin with a timed entry ticket to view Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. Afterwards, your guide takes you to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand. Then explore the streets of Florence, taking in landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio bridge, Palazzo della Signoria e Piazza della Repubblica. If you select the VIP David & Duomo option at time of booking, instead of a Florence walking tour, you'll spend more time in the Duomo, getting exclusive access to the Duomo's North Terrace and climbing to the top of the Dome for stunning panoramic views of Florence. If you select the 3 Davids of Florence option at the time of booking, you’ll visit three iconic David sculptures at the Accademia Gallery, Bargello, and Piazza della Signoria with a private art-history-trained guide.
Tour Options
Itinerary
If you select the option with the Accademia Gallery, begin your day with a reserved entry into the Florence Accademia to see Michelangelo's masterpiece, the jaw-dropping David.
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. If you select the VIP David & Duomo option at time of booking, you'll also gain exclusive access to the Duomo's North Terrace for just you and your small group to explore without the crowds. Then your tour will finish with a climb to the top of the Duomo for stunning panoramic views of Florence.
If you chose the Best of Florence option at time of booking, your guided walking tour takes you first to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand.
Pause outside the Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of Medici power, and now Florence's city hall.
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.
Experience this lively and historic square as your guide shares its connection to Ancient Roman times.
Take to the streets to experience the endless charm of Florence and the remarkable Ponte Vecchio
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
- We are unable to accommodate guests with strollers on this tour.
- On Sundays, we will not enter the Cathedral of Florence due to Sunday mass. The guide will provide an explanation of the Duomo from the outside. Additionally, entry will not be possible on exceptional days when the Cathedral is closed for liturgical ceremonies or special Duomo holidays; in those cases, your guide will provide the explanation from outside as well.
- 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.
- During Christmas, Easter periods, and liturgical celebrations, 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.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- Please note that the order of stops and itinerary may vary.
- Please note that the Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket (€24 per person) is included in the tour price (€20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee).
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Best of Florence: Small Group Tour David & Accademia with Duomo lasts about 2h 30min–3h 30min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $65 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets in Piazza di San Marco at the Monument to General Manfredo Fanti statue in the center of the square.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
We are unable to accommodate guests with strollers on this tour.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
Reviews(2,016)
Angelo was a great guide. He added a lot of humor to the tour. He was extremely knowledgeable about the places we went.
Our guide, Angelo, was amazing! Knew so much art history and made the experience like watching a movie! We were able to get so close to the statue of David and understand why this status is beyond incredible. Would definitely recommend this walking tour!
Stefano was the best guide! He was very knowledgeable and warm. Tour was organized. Highly recommend
Gulia was full of historical information. She was very knowledgeable. We saw many points of interest and those we didn’t see she told us about. Very good tour and I would highly recommend it.
Tour was excellent! Marcia's knowledge and English was perfect. Definitely worth paying extra to skip the line as it was 200 m long! The artifacts were amazing and one would miss soo much without a guide.
Ismael was very informative tour guide. Excellent tour with great information about the history of the city. We learned so much and have a better understanding of the city of Florence. Recommend this tour to any new comers to Florence.
Good tour. Easy walk. Our guide was knowledgeable and detailed with a lot of information. Skipping the line was great as the line was around the block.
BRENDA is a wonderful tour guide. She has so many personal stories to tell about all of the wonderful things you will see on this tour. I highly recommend it!
Awesome tour and always key to get to skip the line. Our guide was so knowledgeable. Could not have been a better tour.
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