Florence Highlights and Michelangelo's David: A Comprehensive 3-Hour Walking Tour
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Discover the wonders of Florence on a comprehensive 3-hour walking tour. Marvel at Michelangelo's David, explore the Duomo complex, and immerse yourself in the Renaissance at Piazza della Signoria. Choose quality and expertise with our local guides.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Galleria dell’Accademia - Walk inside the Accademia Gallery (with our skip-the-line tickets) and see the greatest work of art of the Renaissance: Michelangelo’s David
  • Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Admire one of the largest churches on earth (from outside only), built across the Gothic and Renaissance periods, highlighted by Giotto’s Bell Tower and Brunelleschi’s Dome
  • The Baptistery of St. John - (outside) You will see one of the most ancient monuments of Florence with its inlay marble decorations and the iconic bronze doors that ignited the Renaissance.
  • Piazza della Repubblica - Once the central market and the Jewish Ghetto, this square represents the exact center of the ancient Roman city of Florentia.
  • Church and Museum of Orsanmichele - (outside) Never seen a barn transformed into a church? This building, a symbol of the guilds that dominated Medieval Florence, contains a wonderful gothic tabernacle and displays one of the first Renaissance works of art by Donatello: the statue of St George.
  • Fontana del Porcellino - In front of a renaissance loggia covering a street market, the Porcellino fountain is the most famous wishing well in Florence. Flip a coin in the mouth of the wild boar to return to Florence!
  • Ponte Vecchio - The only bridge of Florence that survived World War II, built after the flood of 1333, is surmounted by a series of jewelry and by the Vasari Corridor, the private passageway reserved to the Lords of Florence, the Medici.
  • Piazza della Signoria - This square is the political center of Florence, along with Palazzo Vecchio you will admire an open-air museum of sculpture with original pieces like the Perseus by Cellini, the Fountain of Neptune, and the Ratto delle Sabine by Giambologna.
  • Piazza San Firenze - From this square, you can see the Bargello palace and tower, the church of San Firenze, and Palazzo Gondi, where a plaque reports that Da Vinci lived there when he painted the Monna Lisa.
  • Santa Croce - (outside) As the finale of the tour, see an example of Tuscan-Gothic architecture, this church was built in 1296 and contains tombs of important people like Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo.
What's Included
  • English-speaking professional local guide
  • Small group experience (max 19 travelers)
  • Skip-the-line Accademia Gallery tickets
  • Radio headsets provided (for larger groups)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Any other personal expense
Additional Information

Embark on a comprehensive walking tour of the City of Renaissance and marvel at its major landmarks. Behold one of the greatest sculptures ever, Michelangelo’s David, and be overwhelmed by the magnificence of the Duomo complex. Enjoy a leisurely walk on the Ponte Vecchio and pay a visit to the Piazza della Signoria, a magnificent open-air gallery of Renaissance art.
Why should you opt for our tour? For our unbeatable guides!
We only employ local guides who passed their exam before 2013, when Italian law demanded that guides undertake a specific course and successfully pass a test relevant to their own city.
After the year 2013, guides from anywhere in the EU, who have passed any such test, are eligible to work across Europe leading to a noticeable decline in quality.
Opting for us assures you of a local guide whose familiarity and understanding of the city are guaranteed. Even though hiring top-notch guides may be a bit expensive, the quality of service they provide offers supreme value for your money. We may not offer the cheapest tour but bear in mind that with us, you get what you pay for - a first-rate guide enriched with extensive knowledge and experience in local art and history.

  • Entrance inside the Cathedral /Dome, as well as the Santa Croce church, are not included in the itinerary. The tour will only involve the Cathedral complex and the Santa Croce church from outside and the surrounding area
  • Entrance to places of worship is subject to restrictions: your clothing must be appropriate and cover your shoulders and knees. If you fail to comply, you might miss part of the tour.
  • Even with skip-the-line tickets, there can be lines at the reserved entrance for groups of the Accademia Gallery because they only have two metal detectors and they must check every traveler.
  • Participants under 18 must show a valid government issued photo ID document in order to have reduced entrance tickets for the Accademia Gallery. If they fail to prove their age, they will have to pay a difference of EUR 13 on the spot.
  • The guide will be at the meeting point 5/10 minutes in advance. Please, be in time for the tour. The Accademia Gallery is strict with entrance times, so the tour will leave no matter what, and if you fail to show up at the scheduled time, you will miss the tour.
  • At the Accademia Gallery, it is forbidden to introduce drinks of any kind (including cans and/or glass bottles), access is allowed only for bottles of water not exceeding 0.5 liters;
  • At the Accademia Gallery, it is forbidden to introduce umbrellas that do not close up, and all umbrellas must be deposited in the appropriate umbrella stands at the entrance;
  • The Accademia Gallery does not provide a cloak room service, therefore, luggage, large backpacks, helmets and/or any other bulky object that measures more than 40x30x18 cm is not allowed
Location
Statua di Ferdinando De Medici
Piazza della SS. Annunziata
The guide will be in front of the bronze statue of Ferdinando de Medici riding a horse.
Cancellation Policy

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

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146jorisd
Apr 30, 2024
Best of Florence! - This tour was great! Seeing the statue of David was epic. Our guide knew their stuff and kept us hooked with stories about Florence. Then, we hit the streets, checking out all the must-sees like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and more. The guide made it all feel like we were time-traveling through Florence's history. If you want the best of Florence without the hassle, this tour's the one. I left feeling like a Florentine expert!
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126marijkek
Apr 21, 2024
Walking tour of Florence - I cannot recommend this tour highly enough! From start to finish, it was an absolute delight. Being able to admire Michelangelo's David without the hassle of long queues was a dream come true. The Accademia entrance was crowded and we were scared, at first, but we were in the fast lane with reserved entrance, and it took no more than a few minutes to get inside. The guide was great at keeping us entertained, even during the short wait. Our guide was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also engaging, making the history of Florence come alive with every step we took. The walking tour that followed was equally impressive. We strolled through the narrow streets of Florence, soaking in the beauty of the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and Piazza Santa Croce. Each landmark was brought to life with fascinating stories and historical insights. Everyone was punctual, and the meeting point was easy to find. It's clear that the team behind this tour takes great pride in their work and goes above and beyond to ensure a seamless experience for their guests. If you're looking for a comprehensive tour of Florence's highlights with skip-the-line access and an exceptional guide, look no further. This tour exceeded all of my expectations, and I left with a newfound appreciation for this incredible city. Five stars all the way!
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Anissa
Apr 21, 2024
Fantastic walking tour - We had the most amazing day with Elena! Elena was warm, welcoming and very informative, answering all the questions we asked… and we asked a lot! I would highly recommend this tour, thanks again.
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Kethleens2024
Apr 19, 2024
Best tour in Florence - Wow! What an unforgettable tour! Our guide was beyond amazing, bringing Florence's history to life with passion and expertise. Seeing Michelangelo's David up close was breathtaking, and the walking tour took us to all the must-see spots. Five stars doesn't do it justice!
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Hayes_p
Apr 16, 2024
Best tour I did in my 10 day Italy trip - Highly recommended! We did this tour as soon as we set foot in Florence, and it was the best decision. We were able to see the highlights at the start of our trip and get some good recommendations from our guide for the rest of our stay.which reminds me, Valerie was the best guide we had all week in Italy. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and entertainment was unmatched. We had just gotten off an 8 hour plane ride and not once did she lose our attention or fail to keep us entertained. Seeing David up close was also an experience that cannot be put into words. So worth the price, I would have paid double for what we got out of this tour!
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David_b
Apr 10, 2024
The art & history of Florence brought to life. - The tour with Valerie was wonderful. She was both knowledgeable and personable. Could not recommend this tour highly enough.
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Z4907utmichellek
Apr 10, 2024
Florence walking tour- loved it! - Our guide Valerie was not only lovely and engaging but was really knowledgeable about the history and geography of Florence and the local regions. She did a brilliant! If you’ve just arrived in Florence, I’d highly recommend this tour to get acquainted with the city!
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326jayd
Jul 20, 2023
Amazing Tours of Florence and Rome - Great THANK YOU to Andrea and the whole Guidaly Team. We were late in booking and Andrea was able to arrange transportation and tours in Florence and Rome. In Florence we were meet by Giovonie and taken to Florence were we meet Valerie. We spent 6 hours with Valerie that was amazing She is so passionate about Florence and all it has to offer her knowledge about the city and the history is unbelievable. the tour she planned for us in the short time we had was great and ended with seeing statue David we could not have asked for anything better and a the end we were meet by our driver and taking back to port to catch our ship to Rome. The following morning we were meet at the dock by Rocco right on time and taken to Rome and the Coliseum were we meet Alice who also had our attention for 6 hours and spend the first part learning and seeing the Coliseum she was able to add so much more that we never knew with her knowledge and passion. She took us to a nice little lunch spot and instructed us on the proper why to find gelato. after this Rocco meet us and took us to the Vatican were we were amazed again by the the tour we were given and the insight Alice had. Again at the end of our great tour Rocco was there to take us back to our ship. Again i can not thank the Guidaly team for booking us this last minute tours which made our trip much more memorable
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