Florence Highlights Walking Tour with David & Accademia Gallery

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Enjoy a Walking Tour of Florence's Highlights
Marvel at Michelangelo's David
Engaging English-Speaking Expert Guide for Small Group Setting of 18!
Visit Piazza della Signoria, Florence's Duomo (externally), Ponte Vecchio & More!
Guided Tour and Skip-the-Line Entry for the Accademy Galleria

Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
Food & Beverages
Gratuities

Overview

Experience the Heart of Florence and behold Michelangelo's magnificent David in this half-day tour! This captivating walking tour serves as an ideal introduction to the Renaissance city of Italy. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, explore Florence's prominent districts and significant landmarks. Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant history as you amble by iconic sites like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. As the grand finale, enjoy the privilege of skip-the-line access to the extraordinary Accademia Gallery, where the renowned statue of David resides.

Meeting points

Please arrive 10 minutes early. You'll meet your friendly guide in Piazza Santissima Annunziata in front of the statue of Ferdinando dei Medici on a horse. A representative will be there holding a sign with "The Tour Guy" on it.

End point

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This tour concludes in the Ponte Vecchio area.

Itinerary

Galleria dell'Accademia

Start of your day with a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery. Bypass long queues on your way in, and marvel at Renaissance masterpieces by the great masters such as Botielli, Ghilandaio and ofcourse plenty of time at Michelangelo's David. Your knowledgeable guide will shed a light on the remarkable story behind Michelangelo's heroic victory in sculpting this masterpiece.

45 minutes
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

This impressive Dome has become an important landmark of Florence, and can be spotted on its skyline easily. Explore the outside of this incredible building alongside your guide, and learn about its construction and the key events that occurred here.

15 minutes
Battistero Di San Giovanni

Located near the duomo, your guide will take you to the bronze baptistery doors, also known as the Gates of Paradise. The detailed artistry and stories on the Baptistry Doors, will enhance your knowledge of Florence's cultural history.

10 minutes
Chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Cerchi

Who thinks Florence, thinks Dante. This famous Italian poet fell in love with Beatrice, and the couples romance was the main inspiration for Dante's Divine Comedy. This charming church is said to be the final resting place of Dante's biggest love.

5 minutes
Museo Casa di Dante

Discover the charm of the House of Dante as you stroll down a quaint narrow street. This Tuscan-style brown brick residence was once the home of the renowned author of "The Divine Comedy," Dante Alighieri. Today, it stands as a museum honouring the life and work of this beloved Florentine poet.

10 minutes
Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

This quaint church is definitely not your every day Italian church. Originally built as a grain market and later converted into a church, its one of a kind stop on our Florence Highlights route. Let our guide introduce you to its unique features, and historical importance.

10 minutes
Fontana del Porcellino

Heard the saying you got to make your own luck? Located near the leather market the Florentines something to help them. By rubbing the snout of this bronze boar statue, its believed to bring good luck and ensure a return to Florence. Like throwing a coin in the Trevi Fountain in Rome, this cute boar's snout cannot remain unrubbed!

10 minutes
Piazza della Signoria

Many people refer to Piazza della Signoria as an outdoor art expedition. In this beautiful square, you’ll see the dozens of statues and captivating architecture. In front of Palazzo Vecchio, you will be able to spot another David statue. Don’t be fooled though, this one is just a copy of the original Statue of David that you saw at the Accademia.

10 minutes
Palazzo Vecchio

Piazza della Signoria is also home to Palazzo Vecchio. the beautiful palace was the former town hall of Florence for centuries, and residence of the powerful Medici family.

10 minutes
Gallerie Degli Uffizi

This extensive gallery features one of the most significant art collections in the world. Hence, its one of the most visited museums in Florence. Though we only visit the exterior, our guide is more than happy to advise on the best way to get inside.

10 minutes
Ponte Vecchio

Lastly, the tour heads to the Arno River and stops at Florence’s most famous bridge, the Ponte Vecchio, or “Old Bridge.”. This bridge has been a central selling place for vendors since as early as the 13th century and our guide will provide you with some fun facts and stories. This stop will conclude the tour, and the timing will be perfect to go grab a delicious Florentine lunch. Our guide is happy to recommend local restaurants although, it’s hard to go wrong in Florence.

10 minutes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This is a small-group tour limited to 18 participants maximum
We will be visiting a church during the tour, so please make sure to have knees and shoulders covered, otherwise you may be denied entrance into the sites
This is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes are recommended
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Showing 1-5 of 102 reviews with 5 stars

Florence Walking Tour

Published on Dec, 2024

We enjoyed the tour very much and our tour guide, Guido, was very friendly, and extremely knowledgeable !

David was magnificent!

Published on Nov, 2024

David was magnificent! Great tour with a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. There was a marathon going on at the same time, but our tour guide was efficient and knew the short-cuts, and the tour operator was communicative to us about these changes. Thank you!

Fascinating tour with very knowledgeable guide

Published on Oct, 2024

Great couple of hours. Negotiating the streets of Florence and ending with skip the line tickets for the Academia to see Michelangelo’s David. Knowledge and interesting guide with just a small group makes for a real treat.

It was great

Published on Oct, 2024

Martin was very passionate about what she was guiding us in. Would like to commend her, also would like to provide her more tip, we only had a small bill so is there is a way to do that please let us know

Great tour.

Published on Oct, 2024

Excellent walking tour of Florence taking in David and Accademia Gallery. Our guide was knowledgeable and we learned so much about the history of the city. He kept the tour going at a good pace but still allowed plenty of time to view the many wonderful works of art.

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Florence Highlights Walking Tour with David & Accademia Gallery | 3 hours

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Overview

Meeting points

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Itinerary

Galleria dell'Accademia

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

Battistero Di San Giovanni

Chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Cerchi

Museo Casa di Dante

Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

Fontana del Porcellino

Piazza della Signoria

Palazzo Vecchio

Gallerie Degli Uffizi

Ponte Vecchio

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