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Best of Florence Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line at Michelangelo’s ‘David’

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icon2 hours 30 minutes  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English

Overview

Led by an expert guide, experience world-famous artwork and the Renaissance city’s top attractions, including the Ponte Vecchio and the Florence Duomo (from its exterior). As you go, gain insight about Florentine art and architecture from your guide, with audio headsets provided so that you hear everything clearly. Followed by a Skip the Line Access and a pre-reserved entry time at the Accademia Gallery for you so you won’t waste precious time better spent inside, at your own pace. Numbers are limited to 25 during this tour to ensure a small-group experience.
  • Immerse yourself in the best of Florence on a comprehensive walking tour
  • Personalized small group (maximum 25 people)
  • Skip-the-line entry into Accademia Gallery included
  • Expert art history commentary from your guide, plus audio headsets so you're guaranteed to hear the guide clearly

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Breeze through the long lines to see Michelangelo's 'David' on this affordable, bestselling tour.
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Skip-the-Line Entrance ticket for Accademia Gallery for Michelangelo’s David (self-guided)
Small groups of up to 25 people
Guided Florence walking tour in English
Headsets to hear your guide's commentary
Visit of Florence Cathedral (the Duomo) from outside
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance to Florence Duomo is Free of Charge

Departure Point

Piazzale degli Uffizi, 418, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Meet you near the Uffizi gallery, at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi nearest the Arno River, just at the base of a statue of Galileo Galilei (if you are facing the Arno River, it is the statue in the right corner).

Departure Time

10:00 AM

Return Details

Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy

The service concludes at Accademia Gallery

Begin your walking tour with skip-the-line entrance inside the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s 'David.' Marvel at the lifelike contours of the 17-foot sculpture and see why this creation has become of the most iconic in the world.

Afterward, continue on a walking tour of the city. Your guide points out architecture from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, as well as provides historical commentary and local lore about the sites that you pass, such as the Florence Duomo (as seen from its exterior).

Delve deeper into Florence’s rich history with a visit to the medieval Palazzo Vecchio and the Church of Orsanmichele to witness statues by famed artists such as Donatello, Ghiberti, and Verrocchio. You also pass the grand exterior of the Uffizi Gallery, filled with Renaissance masterpieces from Botticelli, da Vinci, and other greats.

Your tour concludes in central Florence.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Ponte Vecchio
Admire the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge where colorful jewelry stores line the cobbled street.
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Stop At:  
Piazza del Duomo
Delve deeper into Florence’s rich history with a visit to all the most important sights of the city, starting off from the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge, the Uffizi Courtyard, the sculptures at Piazza Signoria and the gold doors of the Baptistery.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Piazza della Repubblica
Passing by
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Gallerie Degli Uffizi
With your guide leading the way you’ll visit all the most important sights, including the iconic Uffizi Courtyard (from the outside).
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Stop At:  
Piazza della Signoria
With your guide leading the way you’ll visit all the most important sights, including the sculptures at Piazza Signoria.
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Galleria dell'Accademia
End your guided tour with a skip-the-line entrance to the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s 'David.' With the help of an expert, English-speaking guide on hand during your tour and his full explanation from outside, you’ll be able visit the Gallery at your own pace and spot the sculptures emerging from the rock and learn about Michelangelo’s technique in sculpting – an art form he considered far above painting.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Visitors with body temperatures above 37.5° C (= 99.5° F) are prohibited from entering (visitors' temperature needs to be taken at the entrance)
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The use of a mask covering mouth and nose is mandatory during the stay in the museums
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • OPERATED BY City Wonders Ltd
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Best of Florence Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line at Michelangelo’s ‘David’?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Best of Florence Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line at Michelangelo’s ‘David’.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Best of Florence Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line at Michelangelo’s ‘David’?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Best of Florence Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line at Michelangelo’s ‘David’.

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Traveler Tips

  • "The gallery is not airconditioned so take a fan or something to keep cool on a hot day." See review
  • "Worth the time and cost of a well guided tour." See review
  • "It is worth it to get an appreciation of attractions that you would otherwise walk past and not understand the history." See review

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star-2
I’ve had better. Listen to a recording by Rick Steve and do it solo. Don’t pay for this
Brisa_V
, Oct 2021
The walking tour was subpar. I have had way better experiences with this company. One thing I really didn’t like was when we stopped in front of a vendor with local street food called Lampredotto. The tour guide lead with a disgusted kind of put off intro into the food right in front of the vendor. The other tourist followed. I get bad for the vendor as people made faces at his food, and personally In my culture we eat this type of food so I also felt insulted. I think that put me off in the tour a lot. You are better off listening to a recording of a walking tour with Rick Steves. He gives more details in regards to the art and culture. Don’t waste your money.
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star-5
Thumbs up for Annette!
DAVID_J
, Sep 2021
Michelangelo's "David" was the highlight. Annette's filling in the background information about the sculptor and his era definitely enhanced the experience. Her anecdotes, knowledge, and sense of humour brought each place we visited to life.
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star-4
Good Choice for a Morning Walk
Nancy_T
, Sep 2021
Costanza, our guide, truly loves her city of Florence, and was able to give us great history and stories. The walk was very comfortable, not a race, and that was appreciated. I would only have liked a few more entries into the sights, such as the Basilica or another museum, to make it a three hour tour instead of two. But Costanza gets 5 stars!
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star-5
Great tour
Maria_K
, Sep 2021
The walking tour was amazing. Mel, our guide, was very knowledgeable and very new ce! We would definitely use the same vendor in the future.
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star-4
Great introduction to Florence
Vicki_G
, Aug 2021
Great introduction to Florence. Knowledge guide. The only misleading thing was “Skip the Line” part. The guide went and bought the tickets for a certain time, and then we stood in line until our assigned time arrived. However, our guide took us exactly where we needed to be. We did the Uffizi Gallery on our own and booked our tickets for an assigned time online. We wound up going in circles.
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star-5
Fabulous informative guide
Laura_B
, Aug 2021
Mel, our tour guide, was amazing. She was very well informed and full of entertaining information including the myths and historical background of Florence. You walk for about 2 hours and she gives you info and also I do about the best sights to go back to and spend more time at. At the end she explained what there was to see in the Museum where Statue of David is then gives you the skip the line tickets and you go on your own for the museum. Very reasonable price as well.
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Buyer beware!
Shlomo_H
, Aug 2021
the departure point for this tour was inaccurately listed as Piazza San Marco and as a result my wife and I missed the tour - the tour operator claims it was Viator's mistake not theirs. In any event I would be careful using this tour company because they refused to take responsibility for the inaccurate departure point and took my money and refused to issue me a credit.
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star-5
Good tour
Ben_V
, Aug 2021
Great telling of the history of Florence from the point of view of a local. Much of the time is spent on the Medici family, as it should be, and the role of the church. Chris, our guide, has a passion for art as well.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Amazing
Jesus_A
, Jun 2021
Cristiano our tour guide, was amazing. Very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Highly recommended.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Florence walking tour
Carolyn_A
, May 2021
Angelo was a fabulous tour guide in Florence- very knowledgeable and fun. He was so patient with our 2 smaller children as well. Would highly recommend him!
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1 traveler found this review helpful

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