Best of Florence: David, Uffizi & Duomo Square Tour with Tickets
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Experience the best of Florence on a small-group guided tour of the Accademia Gallery, Duomo Square, and Uffizi Gallery. See Michelangelo’s original David, admire the Duomo Complex from outside, and discover Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo. Enjoy expert local guidance and pre-reserved tickets to both museums. - Small-group guided tour covering the best of Florence’s Renaissance highlights. - See Michelangelo’s original David at the Accademia Gallery. - Admire the Duomo Complex from outside, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. - Discover Renaissance masterpieces on a guided Uffizi Gallery visit. - Expert local guide and pre-reserved admission tickets to both museums included.
Your experience
Stop 1
Begin your tour at the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s original David. Admire this Renaissance masterpiece as your expert guide shares insights into its creation, artistic details, and significance to Florence.
Stop 2
Continue on foot through Florence’s historic streets, discovering the stories of the artists, patrons and powerful families who shaped the city. In Duomo Square, admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi’s dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery from outside. Your guide will bring the cathedral complex to life through its history and architecture, with time to appreciate the surroundings and take photographs.
Stop 3
Follow your guide through Florence’s medieval streets toward Piazza della Signoria, an open-air museum of Renaissance sculptures. Learn about Palazzo Vecchio, the city’s historic seat of power, and uncover the political and artistic events that shaped Florence during the Medici era.
Stop 4
Before heading to the Uffizi Gallery, stop along the Arno River to admire Ponte Vecchio. Take in the views of Florence’s historic bridge, famous for its traditional goldsmith shops.
Stop 5
Complete your experience with a guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery. Explore celebrated works by Renaissance masters, including Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo, as your guide reveals the stories, symbolism, and artistic innovations behind the collection.
What’s included
- Uffizi Gallery admission and guided tour
- Professional and licensed expert guide
- Guided walking tour of Duomo Square (outside)
- Headsets to hear the guide better
- Small-group tour for a more personalized experience
- Accademia Gallery admission and guided tour
Not included
- Transport to the meeting point
- Entry to the Duomo
Meeting and pickup
We meet in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco. Your guide will have a signboard that says “Walks In Europe.”
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
- Please kindly consider that unannounced renovation work may occur during the off-season, and crowds are expected during the high season.
- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. It is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
- Bring a physical, valid photo ID (passports are highly recommended for international visitors).
- We recommend wearing comfortable, closed-toe shoes for your comfort and safety.
- Trekking poles, selfie sticks, sticks, non-folding umbrellas, and other blunt or sharp objects must be deposited in the designated storage areas at the entrance, except walking sticks/crutches for people with mobility or sensory disabilities.
- Access to the museum is allowed with bottles and water flasks up to 0.5 liters.The water must be kept in your bag and cannot be consumed inside the exhibition rooms or galleries to safeguard the preservation of the artworks.
- All glass bottles, cans, and alcoholic beverages are strictly banned and cannot pass the security checkpoints.
- Firearms, bladed weapons or other dangerous objects, even if legally owned, and ammunition of any kind are not permitted.
- Tripods for professional photography or video recording and drones are not allowed in the museums.
- Please kindly consider that unannounced renovation work may occur during the off-season, and crowds are expected during the high season.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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