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Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour

By Walks In Europe
9.4 out of 10
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Free cancellation available
Price is RM 517 per adult
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Overview

Experience Florence in a Day on a guided small-group tour that brings together the city’s greatest highlights. Skip the line to see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, then discover the heart of Cathedral Square with access to the Baptistery, Duomo Museum, and Santa Reparata. Afternoon tours include entry to the Cathedral interior, while morning tours admire it from the outside. Continue through Florence’s historic center to see landmarks like Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi area, and Ponte Vecchio. Choose to add a self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower for unforgettable views.

  • Florence in a Day experience covering top highlights in one tour.
  • Skip-the-line entry to see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia.
  • Visit Cathedral Square with access to the Baptistery, Duomo Museum & Santa Reparata
  • Optional self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower for panoramic city views.
Activity location
  • Galleria dell'Accademia
    • Via Ricasoli, 58/60,
    • 50122, Florence, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Statua di Manfredo Fanti
    • Piazza di San Marco
    • 50121, Firenze, Toscana, Italy

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Tour Without Bell Tower Climb
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Choose this option if you don’t wish to include Giotto’s Bell Tower in your tour.
Duration: 3 hours

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:30
Price details
RM 517.01 x 1 AdultRM 517.01
Total
Price is RM 517.01
Until Sat, 24 Jan
Tour With Bell Tower Climb
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Choose this option to enjoy a self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower as part of your tour.
Duration: 3 hours

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:30
Price details
RM 564.44 x 1 AdultRM 564.44
Total
Price is RM 564.44
Until Sat, 24 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional and licensed expert guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Duomo Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headsets to hear the guide better
  • What's includedWhat's included
    3-hour walking tour in the Historic Centre
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pre-reserved tickets for Giotto Bell Tower Climb (at your leisure)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Baptistery
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cathedral Visit (only afternoon tours include entry)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to the meeting spot

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The interior visit of the Cathedral is only available on afternoon tours; morning tours only see from the outside.
  • Low season (generally November to March) is often seen as an opportunity for renovation and maintenance. Therefore, sites may be closed during this period, often without warning.
  • Giotto’s Bell Tower has no lift available.
  • Individuals wearing sleeveless shirts and shorts above knees are not allowed inside the cathedral
  • Backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
  • This tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
  • Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
  • It is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
  • The baptistery is currently undergoing restoration of the vault's mosaics.

Activity itinerary

Piazza San Marco (Pass by)
Meet your expert guide and join your group in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco.
Galleria dell'Accademia
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Begin your journey at the Accademia Gallery with your pre-reserved tickets, where your expert guide will showcase Michelangelo’s world-famous Statue of David, unraveling its history and artistic brilliance along with other remarkable works housed in the museum. Learn the story of the famous David statue and its creator Michelangelo.
Piazza del Duomo
  • 15m
Continue your tour in Duomo Square and follow your expert guide to discover the most famous monument in the heart of Florence. Benefit from their local knowledge in this intimate small group tour.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Depending on the tour time you select, afternoon tours include entry to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore to admire its stunning frescoes and the remarkable details beneath Brunelleschi’s dome. Morning tours enjoy an exterior visit, offering beautiful views of the Cathedral from Piazza del Duomo.
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the Duomo Museum and see original statues, reliefs, and artworks from the Cathedral complex. Look for important pieces by Michelangelo and Donatello that show the story of Florence’s art.
Baptistery of St. John
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Next, step inside the Baptistery, known for its golden mosaics and the famous Gates of Paradise. Hear how artists created these works and why this building is one of the oldest in Florence.
Piazza della Signoria (Pass by)
Then, continue your walk to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air museum filled with Renaissance sculptures and dominated by the historic Palazzo Vecchio.
Gallerie Degli Uffizi (Pass by)
Pass the Uffizi Gallery from the outside and hear stories about the Medici family and the artists they supported.
Ponte Vecchio (Pass by)
End your tour at the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, lined with traditional goldsmith shops.
Giotto's Bell Tower
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Upgrade your experience by selecting the Giotto Bell Tower climb, which lets you ascend at your own pace for panoramic views across Florence’s timeless skyline.

Location

Activity location
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    Galleria dell'Accademia
    • Via Ricasoli, 58/60,
    • 50122, Florence, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Statua di Manfredo Fanti
    • Piazza di San Marco
    • 50121, Firenze, Toscana, Italy

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