Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour

4.6

based on 954 reviews

| Florence, Italy

Reviews Summary

Most reviewers loved the tour, praising the highlights like David and the Duomo climb. Some mentioned crowds and waiting. A few had issues, including one who missed the tour due to a distant meeting point.

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Features

Free Cancellation

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

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Professional and licensed expert guide
Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Duomo Museum
Headsets to hear the guide better
3-hour walking tour in the Historic Centre
Pre-reserved tickets for Giotto Bell Tower Climb (at your leisure)
Skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery
Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Baptistery
Cathedral Visit (guided entry in the afternoon or independent entry after morning tours)

Transport to the meeting spot

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guided Cathedral visits take place on afternoon tours; morning tours include independent entry after the tour with your pre-reserved tickets.
Low season (generally November to March) is often seen as an opportunity for renovation and maintenance. Therefore, sites may be closed during this period, often without warning.
Please note that Cathedral entry is not available on Sundays.
Individuals wearing sleeveless shirts and shorts above knees are not allowed inside the cathedral
Backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
This tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
It is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
The baptistery is currently undergoing restoration of the vault's mosaics.
Giotto’s Bell Tower has no lift available.
Both the Duomo Museum and the Florence Baptistery are scheduled to be visited; however, depending on timing and availability, the tour may include only one of the two sites.

Experience Florence in a Day on a guided small-group tour that brings together the city’s greatest highlights. Skip the line to see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, then discover the heart of Cathedral Square with access to the Baptistery, Duomo Museum, and Santa Reparata. Afternoon tours include entry to the...

Duration 3 Hours
Group Tour
Max 15 people in the group

1
Piazza San Marco
Meet your expert guide and join your group in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
2
Galleria dell'Accademia
Begin your journey at the Accademia Gallery with your pre-reserved tickets, where your expert guide will showcase Michelangelo’s world-famous Statue of David, unraveling its history and artistic brilliance along with other remarkable works housed in the museum. Learn the story of the famous David statue and its creator Michelangelo.
- Duration 1 Hour•
- Admission Ticket Included

Piazza Del Duomo

Continue your tour in Duomo Square and follow your expert guide to discover the most famous monument in the heart of Florence. Benefit from their local knowledge in this intimate small group tour.

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Piazza del Duomo

Afternoon tours include guided entry to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore to admire its stunning frescoes and the remarkable details beneath Brunelleschi’s dome. Morning tours include an exterior visit, followed by independent entry after the tour with your pre-reserved tickets.

Duration 30 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included•
Guided Experience

Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo

Depending on availability and timing, you will visit either the Duomo Museum, where original sculptures and reliefs reveal how the cathedral complex once looked—and how masters like Michelangelo and Donatello left their mark on the city, or the Florence Baptistery, where you will be able to gaze up at its...

Duration 15 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Piazza della Signoria

Then, continue your walk to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air museum filled with Renaissance sculptures and dominated by the historic Palazzo Vecchio.

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi

Pass the Uffizi Gallery from the outside and hear stories about the Medici family and the artists they supported.

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Ponte Vecchio

End your tour at the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, lined with traditional goldsmith shops.

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Piazza del Duomo

Upgrade your experience by selecting the Giotto Bell Tower climb, which lets you ascend at your own pace for panoramic views across Florence’s timeless skyline.