Florence Highlights Tour with David and Duomo Entry

See Michelangelo’s David, visit the Florence Duomo, and walk the city’s historic heart

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· 2.50h · Florence, Italy

Florence is walkable, but its best sites are scattered and easy to miss without a plan. Our guided tour connects the dots with skip-the-line entry to the Accademia and Duomo. In just a few hours, you’ll see Michelangelo’s David, step inside the cathedral, and still have time for a spritz after.

Florence Highlights Tour with David and Duomo Entry

Meet your guide at Piazza Santissima
Accademia Gallery
Giotto's Bell Tower
Brunelleschi's Dome

Baptistry Doors
City of the Italian Renaissance
The Florence Cathedral

Florence Highlights with David and Duomo Description

Your 3-hour tour includes:

Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line Accademia Gallery tickets
Guided tour of the Accademia and Michelangelo’s David
Walking tour of Florence’s historic center
Entry and guided tour of the Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
Small group of 15 guests max

Start your morning with Michelangelo’s masterpiece

Step inside the Accademia Gallery with pre-reserved tickets and head straight to David—Michelangelo’s 14-foot sculpture of biblical defiance. Your guide will share stories behind the statue, as well as lesser-known works in the gallery that help explain how Florence became the cradle of the Renaissance.

Walk the city’s heart with a local expert

From Piazza della Repubblica to Ponte Vecchio, each stop on this walking tour reveals another layer of Florence’s past. Hear why a bronze boar brings good luck, where political power once shifted hands in Piazza della Signoria, and how medieval bridges still connect daily life. The route is compact, but the stories go deep.

Go inside the Florence Duomo with an official guide

Your final stop is inside the Florence Cathedral, where one of the Duomo’s own certified guides takes over. You’ll learn how Brunelleschi’s dome defied 15th-century engineering and discover the symbolism behind the cathedral’s mosaic floors, side chapels, and soaring arches. It’s a rare chance to get beyond the facade—and skip the confusing ticketing process.

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What you get with this tour

Expert English-speaking guide
Skip the line tickets
Accademia Gallery
Statue of David
Florence Duomo
Max group of 15
Hotel pick up
Meals
Guide gratuity

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Absolutely Perfect

16 September 2025

Reviewed by
Theresa Blair

Loved every moment of this tour. Florence’s highlights were stunning the Duomo magnificent and David absolutely inspiring.

Absolutely Perfect

16 September 2025

Reviewed by
Theresa Blair

Loved every moment of this tour. Florence’s highlights were stunning the Duomo magnificent and David absolutely inspiring.

Artistic Adventure

15 September 2025

Reviewed by
Allen Townsend

Walking through Florence while exploring David and Duomo was magical. Our guide explained everything in depth, making it more special. I couldn’t recommend this enough.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

This is a walking tour so you'll need comfortable shoes, especially if you're planning to climb the dome. Avoid bringing large bags as they are not permitted in the gallery and there is nowhere to leave them.

I have limited mobility. Is this tour appropriate for me?

We suggest booking a private tour of Florence if you have limited mobility. Private tours of Florence have much more flexibility and opportunity for individual accommodations.

Will the tour run if it rains?

Yes! We run tours rain or shine.

What should I bring with me?

Since this is a walking tour, you'll need comfortable shoes. Large bags, backpacks, luggage and tripods cannot be brought into the Accademia Gallery. There is no coat check or space on-site to leave your belongings, therefore, please leave such items at your hotel.