Skip-the-Line Florence Highlights and David Walking Tour
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Florence, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
Overview
See the highlights of Florence without worrying about getting lost on this comprehensive walking tour. Stroll around the historic monuments of Piazza della Republica and Piazza della Signoria, cross the landmark Ponte Vecchio bridge, then admire the opulent Pitti Palace and the legendary Duomo. After browsing the designer boutiques of Via Tornabuoni and the artist’s workshops of lively Oltrarno before heading to the Accademia to view Michelangelo's world-famous David sculpture.
- Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance to view Michelangelo's original David
- Learn more about Florence’s rich history and heritage from an expert guide
- Choice of morning or afternoon departure
- Upgrade for a completely private tour
What's Included
- Licensed professional guide with engaging storytelling
- Skip the line ticket to the Accademia
- Headsets for group with more than 7 persons
- Ideal introduction for first-time visitors
- Carefully planned itinerary to maximize your time
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance in the Cathedral/Dome
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazza della Repubblica, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
by the central column (Colonna dell'Abbondanza) near the Carousel
End point
- Galleria dell’Accademia di FirenzeVia Ricasoli, 58/60, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the Colonna dell'Abbondanza in the heart of central Florence. Head straight for Piazza della Repubblica with your guide and group—or, just your guide if you have upgraded to a private tour.
Stop at the Palazzo Strozzi, a typical Renaissance-era Florentine palace, and browse the designer shops along Via Tornabuoni.
Cross the Ponte Santa Trinita, where you can stop to snap photos over the Arno River, and head to Oltrarno, a bohemian area filled with artist workshops. Continue along the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and the Palazzo Vecchio, where you stop to learn about the building’s architecture.
After stopping to admire the golden doors of the Baptistery of St. John depicting the gates of heaven, skip the lines and crowds struggling to get into the Accademia Gallery, famous for its statue of David.
Stop at the Palazzo Strozzi, a typical Renaissance-era Florentine palace, and browse the designer shops along Via Tornabuoni.
Cross the Ponte Santa Trinita, where you can stop to snap photos over the Arno River, and head to Oltrarno, a bohemian area filled with artist workshops. Continue along the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and the Palazzo Vecchio, where you stop to learn about the building’s architecture.
After stopping to admire the golden doors of the Baptistery of St. John depicting the gates of heaven, skip the lines and crowds struggling to get into the Accademia Gallery, famous for its statue of David.
1
Piazza Della Repubblica
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Palazzo Strozzi
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Via de' Tornabuoni
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Ponte Santa Trinita
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Oltrarno
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Ponte Vecchio
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Piazza della Signoria
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Palazzo Vecchio
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Battistero Di San Giovanni
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Galleria dell'Accademia
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered the alternative of a private tour upgrade, or an alternative date or full refund
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Kids under 18yrs old are required to show their passport in order to have reduced tickets. In case they do not any documents showing their age, they must pay the difference for the adult's fee of 12€ on the spot
- Entrance inside the Cathedral /Dome is not included in the itinerary. The tour will only involve the Cathedral complex from outdoor and the surrounding area
- NO REFUND IS DUE FOR Illness, strikes, flight delays, mechanical issues, trains delays, train or ferry cancellations and all the other events that go beyond our company's control. For all the above mentioned case, we strongly recommend customers to purchase a travel insurance and thoroughly review its inclusions and conditions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 1,140 reviews
Kimberly_C, Apr 2026
Laura was a great tour guide and the kind of tour I like. She had a lot of knowledge. I would highly recommend.
Silvia_C, Apr 2026
Very profesional, she has the best spots, we walk around many interesting places, i highly recommended this tour.
julius, Apr 2026
Excellent tour. Saw all the major sights and guide was knowledgeable and experienced. Great tour and recommend as Florence is super busy.
Brett_B, Apr 2026
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for our tour guide, who did an outstanding job. Her knowledge, professionalism, and enthusiasm truly enhanced our experience. She provided insightful information, answered all questions with patience, and ensured everyone felt comfortable and engaged throughout the tour.
Thanks to their excellent guidance, the entire experience was both enjoyable and memorable. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a well-organized and enriching tour.
Thank you again for such a wonderful experience.
Darcey_W, Apr 2026
Great personalized tour. We appreciated the interesting tidbits of Florence’s history. There was something for my two preteen kids, my husband and myself.
Richard_R, Mar 2026
Katerina was an engaging and knowledgeable guide. We only had a day to spend in Florence--we did the Duomo on our own, then had a great walk through the squares, over the Arno, back across the Ponte Vecchio and ending with David at the Accademie. With limited time-- a great guide is a must, and Katerina was the best.
Arthur_F, Mar 2026
This was a great tour. Barbara is spectacular. She was so knowledgeable and made us feel like family. Great tour!!!!
MARY_H, Mar 2026
The tour guide is very knowledgeable and is a true citizen of beautiful Florence. Skipping lines allows for more time to view the most important sites.
Gabriela_R, Feb 2026
Enjoyable tour, small group of people which makes it tailored and possible to ask questions. The guide made the experience unique and gave an extra perk by mentioning also places where to eat and have a good time.
Carolyn_T, Feb 2026
Great experience! We had a personal tour since others didn't show up with a fantastic and knowledgable guide. We walked for 3 hrs and felt like we learned about all the main parts of the city. Plus she gave us tips about authentic Florence places to shop and eat.
Tong_D, Jan 2026
Great tour. Our guide Elise(?) is very knowledgeable, give us the history of Florence and many hidden gems of the town.
Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Most of the tour is outdoor.
Skye_B, Jan 2026
This is a wonderful introduction to Florence. Our guide Barbara was knowledgeable, informative, friendly and had a great sense of humour. We learnt a lot about Florence and enjoyed our tour very much.
Marne_M, Dec 2025
Our tour guide was Jessica and she was great. So knowledgeable and truly interested in sharing her city with us. Her ability to navigate the streets, our group, the crowds made the tour seamless. Her insight and knowledge into Michelangelo’s David brought the tour to a fitting conclusion. We had five tours during our trip to Italy and Jessica was the best, by far. What a professional.
Gail_M, Dec 2025
Great way to get an overview and highlights of Florence. Gave us an idea of what we wanted to go back to see and we got to see David without lines.
Hannah_R, Dec 2025
This was an amazing tour and well worth the money. We were able to see much of Florence, finishing with David as advertised. Our guide was friendly and immensely knowledgeable and talked to us like humans, successfully avoiding too much of a “performance”. It was an incredible use of time and money, highly recommend.
maria_v, Nov 2025
Francesca was wonderful! She was very informative and gave a unique insight to the city and the history. Would highly recommend
Caroline_I, Nov 2025
Totally wonderful walking tour of the city with Elena. She was so knowledgeable, but also fun and flexible - we popped in and out of cafes and shops during out tour. Though she knew so much, the 3 hours we spent together seemed much more like hanging out with friend than having an intense history lesson! We would love to do another tour with Elena - either in Florence or somewhere else in Italy, since she does this all over her country.
David_W, Nov 2025
Very informative and worthwhile your. While we have visited Florence numerous times and have seen these highlights, this tour provides interesting insights, history, and visits to unknown places. Our guide, Catalina, was excellent.
Marcia_C, Nov 2025
Great way to see the highlights of Florence and then access viewing of the David - which was amazing. Our guide Francesca was very knowledgeable and made the tour even more enjoyable.
Janice_P, Nov 2025
We’re comfortable shoes you’ll be doing a lot of walking; Florence can be crowded so play close attention not to lose your guide, very interesting would highly recommend. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. Also recommend doing this on your first day in Florence to learn the city.
Laura_B, Oct 2025
Very informative and fun tour. Francesca was an awesome tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and kept things interesting. She has a great personality that keeps everyone engaged. Fun, interesting and informative tour. Would highly recommend!
Annelle_G, Oct 2025
Francesca did a great job taking us around and showing us the highlights of Florence. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about the art and history of the city.
Phyllis_C, Oct 2025
This is a walking tour thru Old Florence so good mobility is a must. Also, toilet access is limited in this 2.5 hr tour.
Georgia_H, Oct 2025
It was excellent! Brenda, our guide, was super knowledgeable and it was obvious that she loved her city!
Kent_C, Oct 2025
Our tour guide Brian gave us great information about the David that we never got our first visit. Well worth the money we spent!
Sally_H, Oct 2025
The tour with our guide Jessica was outstanding! She was relaxed in her role which suits us better than the over-excited delivery style. The group size was perfect where we didn't have to jostle into position to be able to see and hear about the exhibits and locations. The only issue my husband had was with the technology. He is partially deaf and only had 1 ear phone where, while I could hear perfectly, he did struggle somewhat. I think Bluetooth that streams to hearing aids would fix that issue. Bravo Jessica and Viator.
Annette_P, Oct 2025
Amazing guide who was fascinating. She described the history of each of the highlights in an engaging and insightful way. The David was the highlight and we had plenty of time to admire this masterpiece.
Samyutha_B, Oct 2025
Brenda was so knowledgeable about Florence and her passion for the city really came through. It was a lovely small group, we got to see and learn so much, and the skip the line for entry to see David was totally worth it.
Robert_D, Oct 2025
Great guide Cristina... Very knowledgeable. Patient and able to answer all questions and brought us to places with little to no wait.
Jill_S, Oct 2025
Giacomo was a wonderful tour guide. Very knowledgeable about all the art we saw while walking the streets of Firenze. A perfect introduction to the city.
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