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Overview
Experience Florence in a Day on a guided small-group tour that brings together the city’s greatest highlights. Use timed entry tickets 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. - Timed entry tickets 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.
Meeting and Pickup
We will meet in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco. Your guide will have a signboard that says “Walks In Europe.”
End Point
End your tour at the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, lined with traditional goldsmith shops.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Piazza San Marco
2. Galleria dell'Accademia
3. Piazza Del Duomo
4. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
5. Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo
6. Piazza della Signoria
7. Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
8. Ponte Vecchio
9. Giotto's Bell Tower
Inclusion
Professional and licensed expert guide
Timed entry tickets to the Accademia Gallery
Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Duomo Museum
Headsets to hear the guide better
3-hour walking tour in the Historic Centre
Pre-reserved tickets for Giotto Bell Tower Climb (at your leisure)
Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Baptistery
Cathedral Visit (guided entry in the afternoon or independent entry after morning tours)
Exclusion
Transport to the meeting spot
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
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
Guided Cathedral visits take place on afternoon tours; morning tours include independent entry after the tour with your pre-reserved tickets.
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.
Please note that Cathedral entry is not available on Sundays.
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.
Giotto’s Bell Tower has no lift available.
Both the Duomo Museum and the Florence Baptistery are scheduled to be visited; however, depending on timing and availability, the tour may include only one of the two sites.
You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with the cathedral’s dress requirements.
The Cathedral is an active place of worship and may be closed to visitors at any time for liturgical services or religious ceremonies, sometimes without prior notice.
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 Accademia 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.
Accademia Gallery admission ticket: €24
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