Florence City Center Guided Walking Tour, David & Duomo

Relive the Italian Renaissance in Florence during this 2.5h city tour covering highlights including the David & the Duomo. This guided tour pairs you with your own personal guide to explore the history and secrets of Florence and its most famous citizens.

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Highlights

Join this guided tour led by a local professional guide
See the most important sights including Michelangelo's David
Get a first hand experience with the famous Duomo and Ponte Vecchio
Choose between Private or Semi-private tour options

Description

This tour includes a visit to the Academia, home to one of the world’s most iconic statues, David, by Michelangelo. Your guide will discuss the artistic mastermind behind this giant nude statue and his other 16th century works on display in the museum. You’ll also wander the streets of the city center, learning about Florence’s long history as it unfolded in public squares like Piazza della Signoria and Piazza della Repubblica. See the only bridge to survive World War II, the Ponte Vecchio while discussing the noble Medici family who put Florence on the map. Follow in the steps of artists like Leonardo da Vinci who would have marveled at the city’s stunning architecture including the imposing Duomo. Hear all about this magnificent church that towers over Florence, including the gleaming bronze Baptistery Doors. By the end, you’ll have experienced the most important sites that Florence has to offer.

Includes

Entrance fees
Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Semi-Private and Private guided tour options
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food and drinks
Special event access
Temporary exhibition access
Closed areas access

Important Information

This tour is offered as either a private tour or a small group tour with a maximum of 7 guests
For small group tours a minimum of 2 guests is required for the tour to run
If the minimum number is not met, an alternative date or full refund will be offered
The Academia Museum and Duomo may be subject to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. If this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases the supplier is unable to provide refunds or discounts
The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, you will be provided with an alternative route covering most of highlights on the tour. In these cases, the local operator is unable to provide refunds or discounts
Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour
No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum