Florence in a Day: Skip the line David, Uffizi, Duomo & City Tour Discount Tickets

Florence in a Day: Skip the line David, Uffizi, Duomo & City Tour image
Florence in a Day: Skip the line David, Uffizi, Duomo & City Tour image
Florence in a Day: Skip the line David, Uffizi, Duomo & City Tour image
Florence in a Day: Skip the line David, Uffizi, Duomo & City Tour image
Florence in a Day: Skip the line David, Uffizi, Duomo & City Tour image

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Overview

Visiting Florence for the first time? This is the best way to see it all in one day. Skip the long lines and explore the city’s must-see highlights with an expert local guide, including priority access to Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery and the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. With timed entry tickets, you’ll spend more time experiencing Florence’s greatest masterpieces and less time waiting. Your expert art historian guide brings the Renaissance to life — explaining why David is one of the most iconic sculptures in the world and how Italian art evolved into the vibrant works that changed Western culture. Between museum visits, enjoy a guided walk through Florence’s historic centre, passing the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the bustling Leather Market. Ideal for first-time visitors who want a comprehensive, stress-free introduction to Florence’s art, history, and culture — all in one perfectly planned day.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. Meet your guide with a green Walks sign in Piazza San Giovanni, by column of San Zanobi next to Baptistery of St. John. Piazza San Giovanni is a centrally located square in front of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Baptistery of St. John.

End Point

End point

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

Redemption Instructions

- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. - We are able to accommodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelchairs, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com at the time of your booking for proper arrangements. - We are unable to accommodate guests with strollers on this tour. - The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted. Failure to provide this information may result in the cancellation of your reservation. - All guests including children MUST bring ID on the day of their tour. - This full-day Florence tour builds in a 1-hour break for lunch (9:45am tour) or 30-minute stop for coffee (8:15am & 1:30pm tours) to relax between sightseeing. Food is not included, your guide will share recommendations. - We would like to inform that starting from December 2, 2024, the two elevators located in the east wing of the Uffizi, near the main staircase, will be unavailable to the public due to maintenance work. The main staircase consists of 4 flights, totaling 126 steps. Guests who are unable to climb the stairs and require the elevator to access the main floor of the Gallery should proceed to the hall in front of the main staircase once inside the museum. There, museum staff will assist them in reaching the elevators located in the west wing. - All guests must pass through security. No weapons or large items are allowed inside. - Only small handbags are allowed inside the Accademia Museum. There is no bag check or storage available. - Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. You'll start with skip-the-line tickets to the Florence Accademia, home to Michelangelo's David. Discover what makes David so special and introduce you to other Michelangelo works that you may not have noticed otherwise.
Duration: 75 mins
2. Your Florence In A Day Tour continues with a walking tour of the city. At the Cathedral, a.k.a. Florence Duomo, where you'll view the enormous dome from outside and your guide will tell you the story of how it went from a near catastrophe to the greatest building achievement of its age.
Duration: 15 mins
3. You'll also see the Florence Baptistery, home to the set of bronze doors that were thought so beautiful, Michelangelo called them the "Gates of Paradise"
Duration: 15 mins
4. Your guided walking tour continues to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Experience the endless charm of Florence and the remarkable Ponte Vecchio.
Duration: 15 mins
6. From Piazza Signoria you'll pass by a handful of wonderful hidden sights, like Il Porcellino, the pig whose snout promises luck.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Time entry ticket into the (incredibly busy) Uffizi Gallery to see some of the best paintings from the Renaissance.
Duration: 90 mins

Inclusion

This tour offers a Private option, take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests

Expert local guide

Timed entry ticket tickets for the Accademia Gallery

Timed entry ticket tickets for the Uffizi Gallery

Headsets when necessary

Exclusion

Gratuities

Lunch

Hotel Pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.

We are unable to accommodate guests with strollers on this tour.

This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted. Failure to provide this information may result in the cancellation of your reservation.

Please note that tour durations and schedules may vary slightly depending on the chosen departure time. The 09:45 a.m. departure of this tour includes a 1-hour lunch break/free time. The 08:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. departures include a 30-minute coffee break.

This tour offers a Private option, take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests

Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Uffizi Gallery

Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.

Entrance in Uffizi Gallery is €29

Supplied by Walks - Italy & Spain

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