The Best Florence Tours To Take and Why With Map

Planning to visit Florence? Good choice. Florence is home to countless classic artworks, beautiful architecture, and delicious local cuisine. With so many to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which Florence tours to experience during your visit. In this guide, discover our best Florence tours and pick the best one for you.

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The Top Florence Tours To Take and Why

The best Florence tours for you will depend on what you’d like to experience while you’re in this incredible city. Are you looking to see Michelangelo’s David? Do you want to see why Florence is called the City of the Renaissance? How would you like to experience the Tuscan region’s famous wine and cuisine? Of course, you do! Here are our best Florence tours:

• Florence City Walking Tour with Statue of David
• Statue of David Evening Tour
• Florence in a Day Combo Tour with David and Uffizi
• Skip-The-Line Uffizi Gallery Tour
• Tuscany Wine Tour from Florence with Farm To Table Lunch
• Florence Local Food Tour with Wine and Florentine Steak

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Statue of David Tours

Florence City Walking Tour with Statue of David

As one of our top sellers, this experience is definitely one of our best Florence tours. You’ll explore the heart of Florence with your expert local guide who will share the city’s interesting stories and local folklore with you.

You’ll start by discovering what is probably the most famous statue on the planet—Michelangelo’s David. Skipping the long lines of the Accademia Museum, nothing will prepare you for the size and beauty of one of the most renowned statues of the Renaissance.

After the David, a quick stroll will take you to the very center of the city where you’ll be struck by a church of imposing Gothic beauty—the Duomo. This is the main church of Florence, crowned with the famous dome of Brunelleschi.

The tour continues through the famous leather market, charming squares, and the part of the city where Dante grew up. We leave you at the unique Ponte Vecchio, which is famous for its great views of the river Arno and jewelry shops.

Our Florence City Walking Tour with Statue of David is best for travelers looking to see the main highlights of the city (with the exception of the Uffizi Gallery) all in a morning.

Highlights:

• 3 hours long
• Maximum group size of 18
• Includes skip-the-line guided visit to the Accademia Gallery
• Accademia Gallery tickets included

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Florence in a Day Combo Tour with David and Uffizi

Looking to experience Florence in a Day? This tour is fine-tuned for anyone who doesn’t have much time to spend in Florence but wants to hit all the main stops. Your one-day adventure begins in the morning. You’ll skip the line at the Accademia Gallery and discover the life of Michelangelo and one of his most famous statues, the David.

After the Accademia, you’ll take a stroll down Florence’s streets to visit the city’s main church, the Duomo. Its over-the-top Gothic exterior and imposing red dome by Brunelleschi will make for an unforgettable sight. You’ll also see the Baptistery in this square with its world-famous golden doors by Ghiberti.

The adventure continues with a stroll through the leather market and the various little piazzas that make Florence so charming, taking a break for lunch at the Ponte Vecchio. At this point, you’ll have about an hour of free time to sit down in a restaurant or grab a panino and people-watch.

After lunch, rejoin your expert guide to skip the lines and head into the Uffizi Gallery. If you love Renaissance art or really beautiful things in general, you won’t be disappointed. As you walk through the pinnacle of Renaissance art history, you’ll encounter paintings by Raphael, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Caravaggio. When this tour is over, you can say with confidence that you hit all the main sights of Florence in one day!

Highlights:

• 6.5 hours long
• Break in the middle for lunch
• Maximum group size of 16
• Includes skip-the-line guided visit to both the Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery
• Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery tickets included

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Statue of David Evening Tour

If you’re looking to see the David with almost no crowds at all, our Statue of David Evening Tour is a great option. This tour focuses solely on the Accademia Gallery, home of Michelangelo’s 17-foot tall masterpiece—the David.

However, that’s not all you’ll see without the crowds. Michelangelo fans will be glad to know there are at least four more lesser-known statues to see by the master, which were never completed. This will give you a true appreciation for the work that goes into making something this beautiful with just a hammer and chisel.

Your expert guide will describe Michelangelo’s life and upbringing as well as carving techniques. But don’t worry, it won’t be too technical—just the fun stuff. Because most visitors go to the Accademia in the morning, this tour gives you an exclusive experience by entering the museum after closing time.

Highlights:

• 1.5 hours long
• Maximum group size of 10
• Includes skip-the-line guided visit to the Accademia Gallery
• Accademia Gallery tickets included

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Uffizi Gallery Tours

Skip-The-Line Uffizi Gallery Tour

Discover the very thing that gives Florence the nickname “City of the Renaissance”—the artwork! This Uffizi Gallery Tour will give you a great scope and appreciation of the renowned artwork produced by the Renaissance era’s superstars like Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, and more.

Your expert guide is not here to give you a boring art history lesson. Instead, they will share fascinating stories of the people behind the paintings. Time will fly by as you learn why Michelangelo was so stubborn or how Caravaggio was a rebel without a cause. We offer many tours that visit the Uffizi Gallery. This one, however, is specifically focused on the Uffizi and does not visit other areas of Florence.

Highlights:

• 2 hours long
• Maximum group size of 16
• Uffizi Gallery tickets included

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Florence Food and Wine Tours

Tuscany Wine Tour from Florence To Siena and Chianti

On this day trip, venture from the city of Florence to the rolling hills of Chianti and Siena in a climate-controlled luxury bus. Your day starts with your expert guide and your driver, who will be waiting to take you on an awesome day of wine and culture.

Your first stop is the medieval town of Siena. Historically always at war with Florence, you’ll fall in love with the town’s small alleys and rich history. We take care of your tickets to the beautiful Siena Cathedral, so you can enjoy this gigantic work of art.

After Siena, we’ll head to a small, family-owned organic farm and winery for lunch where you’ll taste not only a selection of their best wines but also their kitchen’s homemade dishes made with many ingredients grown directly on the farm. After lunch, you’ll tour the winery and have the opportunity to buy some wine to bring home to your friends and family.

Once you’ve had your fill of Tuscan wine and food, our final stop will be San Gimignano. This picturesque town is known as the Manhattan of Italy due to all the medieval towers found throughout the town. You’ll have some free time to wander around, do some shopping, or enjoy gelato and people-watching in the little square.

Highlights:

• 9 hours long
• Maximum group size of 15
• Delicious Tuscan wine and lunch included

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Florence Local Food Tour in Santo Spirito

There is no country that takes food more seriously than Italy. Taste Florence’s authentic flavors on this evening food tour through Santo Spirito. We’ve carefully handpicked each site to make sure your taste buds are delighted with the local meats, cheeses, pasta, wine, and, of course, the famous Bistecca Fiorentina or Florentine steak!

Your tour guide is a local foodie who will explain the intricate rules to follow when eating in Italy and tell you many funny anecdotes about food for a fun cultural experience. This is a great option for anyone looking to explore the local cuisine or have a structured evening activity with great food and wine guaranteed.

Highlights:

• 3 hours long
• Maximum group size of 14
• Sit-down dinner included

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