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Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour
4.6(989 reviews)Florence, Italy
3hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel
About this experience
Join a guided small-group tour to explore Florence in a single day, covering the city’s major highlights. The tour includes pre-reserved tickets to view Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia. Visit Cathedral Square, which grants access to the Baptistery, Duomo Museum, and Santa Reparata. Morning tours view the Cathedral from outside, while afternoon tours include entry to the Cathedral interior. The tour continues through Florence’s historic center, featuring landmarks such as Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi area, and Ponte Vecchio. There is an option for a self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower for scenic views of the city. This tour is suitable for those looking to see key attractions in a short time but may not be ideal for travelers seeking a more in-depth exploration of each site. It is important to consider that the group size is small, ensuring a more personal experience.
Itinerary
1
Piazza San Marco
Meet your expert guide and join your group in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco.
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.
3
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.
4
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 glowing golden mosaics and discover why the famous bronze doors earned the name “Gates of Paradise.”
5
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.
6
Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
Pass the Uffizi Gallery from the outside and hear stories about the Medici family and the artists they supported.
7
Ponte Vecchio
End your tour at the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, lined with traditional goldsmith shops.
What's included / not included
Professional and licensed expert guidePre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Duomo MuseumPre-reserved tickets to the Accademia GalleryHeadsets to hear the guide better3-hour walking tour in the Historic CentrePre-reserved tickets for Giotto Bell Tower Climb (at your leisure)Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the BaptisteryCathedral Visit (guided entry in the afternoon or independent entry after morning tours)
Transport to the meeting spot
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- 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
Good to know
- 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.
- You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with the cathedral’s dress requirements.
- The Cathedral is an active place of worship and may be closed to visitors at any time for liturgical services or religious ceremonies, sometimes without prior notice.
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