Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Uffizi and Guided City Walking Tour

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(1,030 reviews)
Florence, Italy

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

See the major historical sites of Florence in just one day with an expert local guide. With timed entry tickets, you'll spend more time admiring Michelangelo's David and taking in the works of art at the Uffizi Gallery. An expert art historian guide will help you get the most out of your visits. Discover what makes David so special and see how modern paintings bursting with colors and emotions developed from the flat, cold, compositions of the middle ages. Along the way, stroll through the charming streets of Florence as you pass the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Leather Market, and more. This tour will leave you with no doubt as to why Florence is one of the world’s most dazzling cities.

What's Included

This tour offers a Private option, take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests
Expert local guide
Timed entry ticket tickets for the Accademia Gallery
Timed entry ticket tickets for the Uffizi Gallery
Headsets when necessary
Gratuities
Lunch
Hotel Pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Piazza di San Giovanni, 6

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
Uffizi Galleries

This tour will end in Uffizi Gallery or Accademia Gallery, depending on the day

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Galleria dell'Accademia

    You'll start with skip-the-line tickets to the Florence Accademia, home to Michelangelo's David. Discover what makes David so special and introduce you to other Michelangelo works that you may not have noticed otherwise.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

    Your Florence In A Day Tour continues with a walking tour of the city. At the Cathedral, a.k.a. Florence Duomo, where you'll view the enormous dome from outside and your guide will tell you the story of how it went from a near catastrophe to the greatest building achievement of its age.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Battistero Di San Giovanni

    You'll also see the Florence Baptistery, home to the set of bronze doors that were thought so beautiful, Michelangelo called them the "Gates of Paradise"

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Piazza della Signoria

    Your guided walking tour continues to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Ponte Vecchio

    Experience the endless charm of Florence and the remarkable Ponte Vecchio.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Mercato del Porcellino

    From Piazza Signoria you'll pass by a handful of wonderful hidden sights, like Il Porcellino, the pig whose snout promises luck.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Gallerie Degli Uffizi

    Time entry ticket into the (incredibly busy) Uffizi Gallery to see some of the best paintings from the Renaissance.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
  • We are unable to accommodate guests with strollers on this tour.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
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