Florence in a Day: Skip the line David, Uffizi, Duomo & City Tour

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(1,054 reviews)
Florence, Italy

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Visiting Florence for the first time? This is the best way to see it all in one day. Skip the long lines and explore the city’s must-see highlights with an expert local guide, including priority access to Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery and the world-famous Uffizi Gallery.
With timed entry tickets, you’ll spend more time experiencing Florence’s greatest masterpieces and less time waiting. Your expert art historian guide brings the Renaissance to life — explaining why David is one of the most iconic sculptures in the world and how Italian art evolved into the vibrant works that changed Western culture.
Between museum visits, enjoy a guided walk through Florence’s historic centre, passing the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the bustling Leather Market. Ideal for first-time visitors who want a comprehensive, stress-free introduction to Florence’s art, history, and culture — all in one perfectly planned day.

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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