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More than a walking tour
It’s not just a walking tour. You get passes to climb the bell tower and visit the museum. Very good introduction to Florence.
Florence travel guide: tickets, best time & real costs
Best of Florence: David, Uffizi & Duomo Square Tour with Tickets
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $176 / person
- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 188 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 14
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Walks In Europe
- Meeting point
- We meet in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco. Your guide will have a signboard that says “Walks In Europe.”
Description
Experience the best of Florence on a small-group guided tour of the Accademia Gallery, Duomo Square, and Uffizi Gallery. See Michelangelo’s original David, admire the Duomo Complex from outside, and discover Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo. Enjoy expert local guidance and pre-reserved tickets to both museums. - Small-group guided tour covering the best of Florence’s Renaissance highlights. - See Michelangelo’s original David at the Accademia Gallery. - Admire the Duomo Complex from outside, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. - Discover Renaissance masterpieces on a guided Uffizi Gallery visit. - Expert local guide and pre-reserved admission tickets to both museums included.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM
- Season
- Starts Nov 1
- Next available
- Tue, Nov 3
- Adult
- $176
Out at sunset: the 2:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:14 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 4 of the next 20 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Begin your tour at the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s original David. Admire this Renaissance masterpiece as your expert guide shares insights into its creation, artistic details, and significance to Florence.
Continue on foot through Florence’s historic streets, discovering the stories of the artists, patrons and powerful families who shaped the city. In Duomo Square, admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi’s dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery from outside. Your guide will bring the cathedral complex to life through its history and architecture, with time to appreciate the surroundings and take photographs.
Piazza della Signoria
Follow your guide through Florence’s medieval streets toward Piazza della Signoria, an open-air museum of Renaissance sculptures. Learn about Palazzo Vecchio, the city’s historic seat of power, and uncover the political and artistic events that shaped Florence during the Medici era.
Before heading to the Uffizi Gallery, stop along the Arno River to admire Ponte Vecchio. Take in the views of Florence’s historic bridge, famous for its traditional goldsmith shops.
Complete your experience with a guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery. Explore celebrated works by Renaissance masters, including Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo, as your guide reveals the stories, symbolism, and artistic innovations behind the collection.
What's included
Included
Uffizi Gallery admission and guided tour
Professional and licensed expert guide
Guided walking tour of Duomo Square (outside)
Headsets to hear the guide better
Small-group tour for a more personalized experience
Accademia Gallery admission and guided tour
Not included
Transport to the meeting point
Entry to the Duomo
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
188 reviews
How it compares in Florence
- Starting price $177 is 29% below the typical $250 for tours of similar length in Florence
Excurgo comparison of 3,216 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
- Please kindly consider that unannounced renovation work may occur during the off-season, and crowds are expected during the high season.
- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. It is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
- Bring a physical, valid photo ID (passports are highly recommended for international visitors).
- We recommend wearing comfortable, closed-toe shoes for your comfort and safety.
- Trekking poles, selfie sticks, sticks, non-folding umbrellas, and other blunt or sharp objects must be deposited in the designated storage areas at the entrance, except walking sticks/crutches for people with mobility or sensory disabilities.
- Access to the museum is allowed with bottles and water flasks up to 0.5 liters.The water must be kept in your bag and cannot be consumed inside the exhibition rooms or galleries to safeguard the preservation of the artworks.
- All glass bottles, cans, and alcoholic beverages are strictly banned and cannot pass the security checkpoints.
- Firearms, bladed weapons or other dangerous objects, even if legally owned, and ammunition of any kind are not permitted.
- Tripods for professional photography or video recording and drones are not allowed in the museums.
- Please kindly consider that unannounced renovation work may occur during the off-season, and crowds are expected during the high season.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Best of Florence: David, Uffizi & Duomo Square Tour with Tickets lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $176 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 4 of the next 20 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
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 We meet in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco. Your guide will have a signboard that says “Walks In Europe.”. 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 14 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Trekking poles, selfie sticks, sticks, non-folding umbrellas, and other blunt or sharp objects must be deposited in the designated storage areas at the entrance, except walking sticks/crutches for people with mobility or sensory disabilities.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 188 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Walks In Europe.
Reviews(188)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
D
Great Guided Tour
Sylvia was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the history of Florence. We wouldn’t have got the same information from wandering around on our own.
P
Disappointing
Would not recommend. We were told the Duomo was too crowded and we could use our ticket at another time for three days. We already had a schedule set so we didn’t get see it. However, the tour guide was pleasant and knowledgeable.
J
The tour and guide were...
The tour and guide were excellent. It was perfectly paced and the right amount of time. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and joy was a perfect way to learn about this beautiful city and the Duomo. We highly recommend.
T
Poor Customer Service
We recently booked several tours in Rome/Florence/Venice. I would not recommend this Tour or its operator, Walks of Europe. Their customer service is non-existent. If you attempt to call, the number provided (a NY#), goes directly to voicemail and no one will call you back. We contacted Viator, they confirmed they were also unable to reach them. Very disappointing and frustrating when you need assistance.
Operator response
Hi Tucker, I’ve reviewed your case, and I can see that our customer service team made multiple attempts to assist you, including 6 emails, 2 WhatsApp messages, and 2 SMS messages. These were sent in response to your request to change the tour date and time. On the day of the tour, you arrived approximately 20 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. As the group had already departed, your booking was marked as a no-show, in line with our operating policy for timed tours. Given our team's efforts to support you, we would appreciate it if you could clarify which aspect of your experience you felt reflected poor customer service.
R
Great tour and guide!...
Great tour and guide! Knowledgeable me. It was easy to find the meeting point. Enjoyed the Bell climb.
G
Excellent
Great way to see the city and get an introduction to Florence. Chiams is obviously proud of her heritage and is very passionate about what she does. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
3
Skip the Line is Not Guaranteed. A Good Tour Guide isn’t Guaranteed Either.
The person for this tour did not hold up the sign “Walks in Europe.” So, it was difficult for our group members to find the tour director. Our tour director was also late, making it even more difficult to find the tour. Some tickets were printed incorrectly, so the tickets did not scan into the museum and cathedral for some group participants. Tour director did not wait for all participants to enter the museum/cathedral, or help these participants. The tour director left the participants stranded at the turnstile, delaying the security line for everyone else, despite the participants having paid for an “intimate guided tour.” Director also did not wear bright clothing, hold a sign, or hold a tall stick or flag, making her extremely difficult to spot. If the tour operator/provider would like more details of the date, time, and name of tour director, they are welcome to contact me personally for more details of this incident. For other interested buyers, I wouldn’t recommend this specific tour. It seems you’d save money and frustration by buying your own entry tickets for the museum, cathedral, and bell tower. Lastly, the “skip the line,” is not guaranteed either. We still had to wait in line for entry to these attractions.
Operator response
We would like to kindly clarify a few details about touring in Florence. Due to security regulations inside historic sites, licensed guides are not permitted to use sticks, poles, or flags , as the spaces are quite compact and very busy — especially during the Christmas holiday period when visitor numbers are extremely high. Regarding the entrance process, the turnstiles in many Italian monuments are indeed older and can occasionally require manual assistance. Our guide ensured that all tickets were properly scanned and that the group passed through comfortably, even if it took a little extra time. This particular tour is not advertised as a skip-the-line experience, as priority entry is not available at these venues. Group tours do require guests to move together as a single unit, which can feel slower during peak travel periods when sites also have reduced opening hours. We’re sorry if the experience did not fully match your expectations. For travelers seeking a more personalized pace and close attention from the guide, a private tour is often the most suitable option — especially during the busiest times of the year. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope the rest of your time in Florence was wonderful.
C
That's great.
And this time so much hat... really nice, nothing to say is unmissable... in fact it is full of tourists... unmissable!
A
Very nice
Piazza del duomo, Giotto Tower and Porta D'oro an appointment for those visiting Florence inevitable. All very nice. To visit.
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