4.8(12 reviews)
Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Duomo, Uffizi and Guided City Walking Tour
5 hours – 7 hours
Max 15 people
Florence, Italy
About this activity
Combine skip-the-line visits to the Accademia and Uffizi Gallery with a guided walking tour of Florence.
Full description
See the major historical sites of Florence in just one day with an expert local guide. With skip-the-line tickets, you'll spend more time admiring Michelangelo's David and taking in the works of art at the Uffizi Gallery. An expert art historian guide will help you get the most out of your visits. Discover what makes David so special and see how modern paintings bursting with colors and emotions developed from the flat, cold, compositions of the middle ages. Along the way, stroll through the charming streets of Florence as you pass the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Leather Market, and more. This tour will leave you with no doubt as to why Florence is one of the world’s most dazzling cities.
Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia
You'll start with skip-the-line tickets to the Florence Accademia, home to Michelangelo's David. Discover what makes David so special and introduce you to other Michelangelo works that you may not have noticed otherwise.
Duration: 75 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At: Duomo
Your Florence In A Day Tour continues with a walking tour of the city. At the Cathedral, a.k.a. Florence Duomo, where you'll view the enormous dome from outside and your guide will tell you the story of how it went from a near catastrophe to the greatest building achievement of its age
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission not Included
Stop At: Battistero
You'll also see the Florence Baptistery, home to the set of bronze doors that were thought so beautiful, Michelangelo called them the "Gates of Paradise"
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission free
Stop At: Piazza della signoria
Your guided walking tour continues to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission free
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio
Experience the endless charm of Florence and the remarkable Ponte Vecchio.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission free
Stop At: Mercato del Porcellino
From Piazza Signoria you'll pass by a handful of wonderful hidden sights, like Il Porcellino, the pig whose snout promises luck.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission free
Stop At: Florence
This full-day Florence tour builds in a 1-hour break for lunch (9:45am tour) or 30-minute stop for coffee (8:15am & 1:30pm tours) to relax between sightseeing. While lunch or a snack isn't included in the cost of your tour, your guide will share plenty of recommendations.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission: Not Included
Stop At: Galleria degli Uffizi
You'll skip the lines into the (incredibly busy) Uffizi Gallery to see some of the best paintings from the Renaissance.
Duration: 90 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Please note: The order of the sites visited may change to enhance your visit and avoid the crowds.
IMPORTANT: You must provide first name and last name for every guests in your party at the time of booking. All guests must bring ID on the day of their tour.
You'll start with skip-the-line tickets to the Florence Accademia, home to Michelangelo's David. Discover what makes David so special and introduce you to other Michelangelo works that you may not have noticed otherwise.
Duration: 75 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At: Duomo
Your Florence In A Day Tour continues with a walking tour of the city. At the Cathedral, a.k.a. Florence Duomo, where you'll view the enormous dome from outside and your guide will tell you the story of how it went from a near catastrophe to the greatest building achievement of its age
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission not Included
Stop At: Battistero
You'll also see the Florence Baptistery, home to the set of bronze doors that were thought so beautiful, Michelangelo called them the "Gates of Paradise"
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission free
Stop At: Piazza della signoria
Your guided walking tour continues to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission free
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio
Experience the endless charm of Florence and the remarkable Ponte Vecchio.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission free
Stop At: Mercato del Porcellino
From Piazza Signoria you'll pass by a handful of wonderful hidden sights, like Il Porcellino, the pig whose snout promises luck.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission free
Stop At: Florence
This full-day Florence tour builds in a 1-hour break for lunch (9:45am tour) or 30-minute stop for coffee (8:15am & 1:30pm tours) to relax between sightseeing. While lunch or a snack isn't included in the cost of your tour, your guide will share plenty of recommendations.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission: Not Included
Stop At: Galleria degli Uffizi
You'll skip the lines into the (incredibly busy) Uffizi Gallery to see some of the best paintings from the Renaissance.
Duration: 90 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Please note: The order of the sites visited may change to enhance your visit and avoid the crowds.
IMPORTANT: You must provide first name and last name for every guests in your party at the time of booking. All guests must bring ID on the day of their tour.
Included / Excluded
- Skip the line access tickets for the Accademia Gallery
- Skip the line tickets for the Uffizi Gallery
- Headsets when necessary
- English-speaking expert guide
- Guided City Walking Tour
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Hotel Pickup and drop-off
Important information
Know before you book
- Please note, this tour is wheelchair accessible with some difficulties. We advise clients to contact Walks Customer Service Team to make further arrangements.
- Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with strollers on this tour.
- Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
Know before you go
- Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
- Please note that guests can only carry small handbags inside the Accademia. Larger backpacks and big pointy umbrellas are not allowed. Please also note there is no cloakroom inside the Accademia Gallery.
- Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.bout our cancellation policy, please feel free to e-mail us at info@takewalks.com
Reviews
4.8(12 reviews)
Théo
Sep 20264.0
Chutes mythiques et impressionnantes mais les explications de la visite sont parfois inutiles et servent à combler le temps.
Amélie
Sep 20264.0
Activité tout compris avec bateau et vue des chutes des tunnels, la guide était très sympathique et apporte des anecdotes à la visite , merci 🙏🏻
Robert
Sep 20265.0
If you’re gonna see Niagara Falls, this is the tour to do it on!
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Ticket age ranges:
- Adult (15+)
- Child (2-14)
- Infant (0-1)
- Adult (15+)
- Child (2-14)
- Infant (0-1)