Florence: Leonardo da Vinci Guided Walking Tour with Museum

Leonardo da Vinci Walking Tour and Museum Visit in Florence

This guided tour in Florence suits art and history enthusiasts interested in Leonardo da Vinci’s life, works, and Renaissance Florence.

Highlights

• Follow Leonardo da Vinci’s path in Florence with a 5-star expert guide
• Save time with skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum
• Visit places linked to Leonardo’s time in Florence and see the Duomo (4-hour option)
• Explore the largest interactive exhibit of Leonardo’s machines and devices
• Learn about the life and works of the Renaissance master

Description

Discover Leonardo da Vinci’s influence in Florence, visiting sites connected to his life, including the Riccardi Medici Palace and Palazzo del Bargello. Learn about his ties to the Medici family, his rivalry with Michelangelo, and his architectural plans for the Duomo’s exterior.

The main feature is a visit to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, the largest hands-on exhibition of his inventions. Skip-the-line tickets allow quick entry. Both adults and children can operate working reproductions of da Vinci’s machines such as the Tank, Catapult, and Vertical Ornithopter. Your expert guide shares insights into Leonardo’s designs, sketches, and paintings.

Choose the 4-hour option to extend the tour and include the Duomo interior, Palazzo Vecchio, Neptune’s Fountain, and a replica of Michelangelo’s David in Piazza della Signoria. The guide will point out statues of Leonardo, Lorenzo de’ Medici, Giotto, Galileo, and explain da Vinci’s plans for the Arno River along Ponte Vecchio.

Includes

• Renaissance walking tour of Florence’s Old Town, Leonardo da Vinci Museum, and Duomo (attractions vary by option)
• 5-star licensed guide fluent in your preferred language
• Skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (all options)
• Facts and anecdotes about Leonardo da Vinci’s life and work
• Free entry to the Duomo and extended Old Town tour (4-hour option only)

Excludes

• Free entry to the Duomo and extended Old Town tour in the 2-hour option

Important Information

• Check your email the day before the tour for final details
• The number of attractions depends on your chosen tour option
• Pre-booked Leonardo da Vinci Museum tickets skip the line at the ticket office but not the entrance
• The tickets cover entry to the interactive models museum at Via del Castellaccio, not the Leonardo Interactive Museum at Via de Servi
• Free entry to the Duomo includes only the main church, excluding the dome, baptistry, bell tower, museum, and ancient basilica
• The Cathedral is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM but admission is restricted during masses and events
• Lines for the Duomo may exceed one hour; the guide may omit this stop if time is limited
• Tour groups are limited to 20 people per licensed guide; additional guides and costs apply for larger groups

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

Book early to secure your preferred time slot and bring comfortable shoes for walking. The best time to visit is in the morning to avoid crowds at the Duomo and museum.