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Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Uffizi and Guided City Walking Tour
4.8
572 Ratings
Firenze
Immerse yourself in the history, art, and architecture of Florence with a guided tour that includes Michelangelo’s David, the Uffizi Gallery, and a city walking tour. Skip the lines and experience the endless charm of this dazzling city.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- 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.
- 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”
- 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.
- Ponte Vecchio - Experience the endless charm of Florence and the remarkable Ponte Vecchio.
- 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.
- Gallerie Degli Uffizi - You’ll skip the lines into the (incredibly busy) Uffizi Gallery to see some of the best paintings from the Renaissance.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line access to the Accademia Gallery
- Priority entry to the Uffizi Gallery
- Guidance from an expert local guide
- Headsets provided for clear listening
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Hotel Pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Delve into the realms of history, art, and architecture; bypass the extensive entry queues at both the Accademia and the Uffizi Gallery; subsequently, explore the captivating city of Florence with your guide. Visits to the Florence Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the open-air exhibition at Piazza Della Signoria are included. This tour will solidify why Florence is renowned as one of the most radiant cities in the world.
- This tour is wheelchair accessible with some difficulties. We advise clients to contact Walks Customer Service Team to make further arrangements.
- Only handbags and very small backpacks are permitted on this tour as there are no storage facilities at the Accademia Gallery; guests may be refused entry if they bring larger bags.
- All tour participants, including children must bring valid ID on the day of the visit.
- Important note: The order of the sites visited may change to enhance your visit and avoid the crowds.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Location
Colonna di San Zanobi, Florence
Piazza di San Giovanni
Column of San Zanobi in Piazza San Giovanni (in front of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Battistero di San Giovanni).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(572 Ratings)
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Goplaces55354780647
Jul 24, 2024
Recommend this tour. - A fantastic tour with a fantastic tour guide. We got to learn about this beautiful city and see some amazing art. Seeing and learning about David and the highlights in the Uffizi was amazing (loved skipping those lines). I recommend this tour.
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Kelly_h
Jul 22, 2024
Stephanie was an amazing... - Stephanie was an amazing guide. Her depth of knowledge and love for Florence is evident. The museum highlights were perfect and enabled us to explore more on our own. The walking tour included history and culture . It was a perfect introduction to Florence.
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Amy_d
Jul 21, 2024
Perfect Combination of Activities in Florence! - Our tour guide Stephanie was very knowledgeable about all the sites we got to see. It was a perfect combination of museums and walking tour. We had a small group which was nice. Also, I liked the break for lunch, which was a good time to unpack what we had learned to far.
Grazie!
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Pjrc1
Jul 19, 2024
Best Walking Tour - I have done walking tours in a lot of cities around the world and this is one of the best. Our guide, Pia, was a wealth of information. I would recommend doing this your first day in Florence because you will learn so much about the old town. The skip the line is a must or you will spend a lot of your vacation in lines - Florence is crowded and warm in the summer months.
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Summerj604
Jul 19, 2024
Daniella is a fantastic tour guide! - Daniella was a fantastic tour guide. It was hot but she kept a great attitude the whole time we walked with her. She was funny, friendly, and so knowledgeable. Ask her about anything in uffizi or accademia and she will tell you! This tour was well worth the time and money.
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Daniel_b
Jul 17, 2024
Loved the tour - The tour was informative and we covered so much of Florence. Our guide answered any question we had and it really was a great tour
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P1532pxjuliaa
Jul 15, 2024
A superb oversight of Florence in a Day. - We really were only in Florence for a day and saw / learned everything we wanted to know in such a short time. Our guide Gabriella was delightful, informative, interesting and personable. She kept everyone happy - i don't know how - but she did! This included a very mixed group of tourists, my knowledge-hungry husband was happy with the most interesting information and my least-attentive son was happy with a perfectly fast-paced tour that you really couldn't get bored on. Bravo!
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364aoifec
Jul 15, 2024
A Cultural Explosion - Our guide was unbelievable. It’s amazing that all guides who can take you on tours in the Florence museums must be licensed. He was so knowledgeable and a story teller. I was in awe of the beautiful art I saw, things I learned and of course the sculptures. ❤️ Florence is incredible.
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Danielle_f
Jul 15, 2024
Excellent tour - Angelo was an excellent guide. He is an easy storyteller who made the information relatable and interesting.
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Joseph
Jul 14, 2024
Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic - This was an excellent tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about works of art and the changes and impact of the Renaissance on art. A much more impactful experience than walking though the gallery without a tour.
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