Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Uffizi and Guided City Walking Tour

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Immerse yourself in history, art, and architecture; skip long entry lines at the Accademia and also the Uffizi Gallery; then take to the streets with your guide to experience the endless charm of Florence. See the Florence Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the outdoor gallery of Piazza Della Signoria. This...

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Overview

Enjoy the charm of Florence in a mesmerizing day full of history, art, and architecture.

Skip the long lines at the Accademia and the Uffizi Gallery entrance and walk the streets with your guide to discover the histories of Florence.

View landmarks including the Florence Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the open-air gallery at Piazza Della Signoria.

Have a more personal interaction with the romance, resiliency, and real beauty that is extended by Florence.

Why Travelers Chose This Tour

What's Included

Skip the line access tickets for the Accademia Gallery
Skip the line tickets for the Uffizi Gallery

Expert local guide
Headsets when necessary

What's Excluded

Gratuities
Lunch

Hotel Pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Colonna di San Zanobi
Piazza di San Giovanni, Firenze FI, Italy

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Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets in Piazza San Giovanni, by the column of San Zanobi next to the Baptistery of St. John.

Point of arrival

Uffizi Galleries
Piazzale degli Uffizi, Firenze FI, Italy

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This tour will end in Uffizi Gallery or Accademia Gallery, depending on the day

What To Expect

Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo)

You will start your experience with skip-the-line tickets to the Florence Accademia, which hosts Michelangelo's David. This occasion will let you assess the unique qualities that render David exceptional, and also acquainted with other works by Michelangelo that you may not have previously observed.

1 hour 15 minutes - Entrance ticket included

Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore)

The rest of your Florence In A Day Tour will see you walk around the city. At the Cathedral or Florence Duomo, you will externally see the great dome, as your guide tells you how it nearly turned out to be a disaster but ended up as the greatest architectural achievement of its time.

15 minutes - Entrance ticket NOT included

Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni)

You will be able to see the Florence Baptistery, and inside, there is this very famous group of bronze doors which were called by Michelangelo ‘Gates of Paradise’ because of their stunning beauty.

15 minutes - Free entrance

Piazza della Signoria

We walk to Piazza della Signoria, letting visitors appreciate open-air art, supposedly the first home planned for Michelangelo’s David.

15 minutes - Free entrance

Ponte Vecchio

10 minutes - Free entrance

Palazzo Vecchio (Pass By)

Touring and Photography Opportunity

Free entrance

Mercato del Porcellino

Leaving Piazza Signoria, you will see a few of these great hidden gems, like Il Porcellino, the pig that brings good fortune with a touch on its snout.

10 minutes - Free entrance

Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi)

You will bypass the queues at the exceptionally crowded Uffizi Gallery to view some of the finest paintings from the Renaissance period.

2 hours 15 minutes - Entrance ticket included

Itinerary Map

Additional Info

Wheelchair user accessible.
Public transport options available nearby.
It is advised that visitors have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
English tour.
Yes, we can accommodate guests with mobility issues or those who use wheelchairs; just make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

Please be advised that this tour does not cater to guests with strollers.
This is a walking tour.
The participants should be able to walk at a moderate pace and should not have any difficulty in doing so.
Walks and Devour follow all rules given by local govern bodies.
For the latest info, check the guidelines from the local government.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, make sure you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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