Florence in a Day: Skip-the-Line David, Uffizi, Duomo & City Walking Tour
by Walks Italy Spain
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€254Overview
This 5-hour walking tour of Florence includes skip-the-line timed tickets to the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Accademia Gallery where participants spend about 75 minutes viewing Michelangelo’s David and other works by the artist. The guide explains the significance of David and highlights details often overlooked. After the museum visit, the group walks through Florence’s historic center, stopping outside the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) for about 15 minutes. The guide shares the story of the dome’s construction and its architectural importance. Next is a 15-minute stop at the Baptistery of San Giovanni to see the bronze doors known as the “Gates of Paradise.” The tour continues with 15-minute visits to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air sculpture gallery, and the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Participants will also pass by the Mercato del Porcellino, where they will see the famous bronze boar statue believed to bring luck. The final stop is a 90-minute visit inside the Uffizi Gallery to view Renaissance paintings. Headsets are provided when needed to hear the guide clearly. This tour has a private option and does not include lunch or hotel pickup.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Galleria dell'Accademia
The tour begins with skip-the-line tickets to the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's David. Participants spend about 75 minutes here. The guide explains what makes David special and points out other Michelangelo works that might otherwise be missed.
75 min
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Next is a 15-minute stop outside the Florence Duomo. The guide discusses the cathedral’s dome, explaining how it was nearly a construction failure but became a major architectural achievement of its time.
15 min
Battistero Di San Giovanni
Visitors spend 15 minutes at the Baptistery of San Giovanni, where the guide highlights the bronze doors praised by Michelangelo as the “Gates of Paradise.”
15 min
Piazza della Signoria
The walking tour continues with a 15-minute visit to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air sculpture space where Michelangelo's David was originally intended to be placed.
15 min
Ponte Vecchio
The group then crosses the Ponte Vecchio, spending 15 minutes admiring this historic bridge known for its shops and views.
15 min
Mercato del Porcellino
From Piazza della Signoria, the tour passes by Mercato del Porcellino for 15 minutes. Here, participants see the bronze wild boar statue whose snout is said to bring good luck.
15 min
Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
The last stop is the Uffizi Gallery with timed tickets allowing entry without waiting. Visitors spend about 90 minutes inside viewing some of the most important Renaissance paintings.
90 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. Meet your guide with a green Walks sign in Piazza San Giovanni, by column of San Zanobi next to Baptistery of St. John. Piazza San Giovanni is a centrally located square in front of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Baptistery of St. John.
End point
This tour will end in Uffizi Gallery or Accademia Gallery, depending on the day
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Florence in a Day: Skip-the-Line David, Uffizi, Duomo & City Walking Tour
by Walks Italy Spain
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€254Overview
This 5-hour walking tour of Florence includes skip-the-line timed tickets to the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Accademia Gallery where participants spend about 75 minutes viewing Michelangelo’s David and other works by the artist. The guide explains the significance of David and highlights details often overlooked. After the museum visit, the group walks through Florence’s historic center, stopping outside the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) for about 15 minutes. The guide shares the story of the dome’s construction and its architectural importance. Next is a 15-minute stop at the Baptistery of San Giovanni to see the bronze doors known as the “Gates of Paradise.” The tour continues with 15-minute visits to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air sculpture gallery, and the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Participants will also pass by the Mercato del Porcellino, where they will see the famous bronze boar statue believed to bring luck. The final stop is a 90-minute visit inside the Uffizi Gallery to view Renaissance paintings. Headsets are provided when needed to hear the guide clearly. This tour has a private option and does not include lunch or hotel pickup.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Galleria dell'Accademia
The tour begins with skip-the-line tickets to the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's David. Participants spend about 75 minutes here. The guide explains what makes David special and points out other Michelangelo works that might otherwise be missed.
75 min
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Next is a 15-minute stop outside the Florence Duomo. The guide discusses the cathedral’s dome, explaining how it was nearly a construction failure but became a major architectural achievement of its time.
15 min
Battistero Di San Giovanni
Visitors spend 15 minutes at the Baptistery of San Giovanni, where the guide highlights the bronze doors praised by Michelangelo as the “Gates of Paradise.”
15 min
Piazza della Signoria
The walking tour continues with a 15-minute visit to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air sculpture space where Michelangelo's David was originally intended to be placed.
15 min
Ponte Vecchio
The group then crosses the Ponte Vecchio, spending 15 minutes admiring this historic bridge known for its shops and views.
15 min
Mercato del Porcellino
From Piazza della Signoria, the tour passes by Mercato del Porcellino for 15 minutes. Here, participants see the bronze wild boar statue whose snout is said to bring good luck.
15 min
Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
The last stop is the Uffizi Gallery with timed tickets allowing entry without waiting. Visitors spend about 90 minutes inside viewing some of the most important Renaissance paintings.
90 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. Meet your guide with a green Walks sign in Piazza San Giovanni, by column of San Zanobi next to Baptistery of St. John. Piazza San Giovanni is a centrally located square in front of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Baptistery of St. John.
End point
This tour will end in Uffizi Gallery or Accademia Gallery, depending on the day
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.