Best of Florence: Small Group Tour Skip-the-Line David & Accademia with Duomo
Description
Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on a small-group walking tour through Florence. Begin with skip-the-line access 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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
If you select option with the Accademia Gallery, begin your day by skipping the line 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.
- We ask all guests (including children) bring ID on the day of their 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.
Reviews(1,955)
Our guide Annette was very knowledgeable. Her descriptions of the art made me enjoy and appreciate it that much more.
We arrived in town Sunday am. Set up a tour for 4pm the same day. There was confusion on a meeting place. I called for clarification but just got a message, I texted we were arriving just about 5 minutes before the start but we couldn't find them. I then texted we couldn't find them. The Uber driver was also confused. So we saw nothing and got no response when we reached out for clarification. The exhibit is closed on Mondays and we leave Tuesday afternoon. No comments on the quality of tour but lots to say about lack of availability when reached out to.
Giada was amazing- relaxed, easy going, and informative. She kept the interest of my teenagers and was very easy to understand.
The experience was great! Our guide, Elena, was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!
Antonella was great! We got to try foods and wine we never would have on our own!! It was a great experience!!!
A perfect morning tour, our tour guide Stephanie was so knowledgable and brought everything to life. Skipping the lines, the amount of sights we saw in just 3 hours was incredible, but it never felt rushed. Loved it!
Jessica was a great tour guide did an amazing tour of David and the duomo
Our tour guide Patrizia (a local) was Wonderful, very knowledgeable and detailed and enjoyable to listen to. Our children 8yrs ,and 10 yrs old followed along very easily.
Our guide and tour were amazing. We had three teenagers with us and they enjoyed it too! Would highly recommend!
The guide was very informative and knowledgeable, but I've been on much cheaper tours that included much more. The Duomo was missed out as it's closed on Sundays, which apparently made this tour cheaper, but I found it still quite expensive for what it was.
