Florence: Skip-the-line David at the Accademia & Duomo Tour
ID: GYG49082-66017
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a guided tour and skip-the-line access to both Michelangelo's David at the Accademia and the spectacular Duomo. Explore the streets of Florence including Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio.
This Best of Florence Tour offers visitors the opportunity to see the city’s top sights in just a few hours. Your guided tour begins with a visit to see Michelangelo's David – the most popular man in Florence. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance and avoid the long queues. Once inside the Galleria, your guide will lead you by the Slaves, lining the corridor leading to David.
Hear the story behind this iconic work of art and spot the details that make David one of the world's most captivating sculptures. With an expert art historian on hand and with a maximum of 18 people in your group, you'll be able to have all your questions answered.
Next, you’ll feast your eyes on one of the city's architectural gems, the Florence Cathedral. Enter with skip-the-line tickets and hear the story of how its architect Brunelleschi recovered lost knowledge and expanded the realm of what was deemed humanly possible all in his pursuit of building it.
The beauty of Florence isn't confined to its galleries and churches, as you’ll see in the streets and piazzas of the Renaissance city. Enjoy a guided walk to see the best of the rest for a fuller understanding of the history and culture of Florence. At Piazza della Signoria, you’ll admire magnificent sculptures in the open air.
Hear about the notorious and influential Medici family at Palazzo Vecchio. Visit the Ponte Vecchio and enjoy the quirky architecture of the bridge. Before the end of your visit be sure to rub the nose of Il Porcellino to guarantee your safe return to Florence.
Highlights
- Take in the top sights of Florence in just a few hours
- Skip the long lines to the Accademia and see Michelangelo's David
- Skip the long lines for quick access to enter The Florence Duomo
- Discover the Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio on a guided walking tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Only small handbags are permitted inside the Accademia. Large backpacks and large pointy umbrellas are not allowed. There is also no cloakroom inside the Accademia Gallery.
• The walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Meet you guide at Piazza San Marco, by the statue in the middle of the square.
This is a centrally located square just one minute away from the Accademia Gallery in Via Ricasoli. Walk through Via Ricasoli and you will find Piazza San Marco. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.
INCLUDED
- Skip-the-line admission to the Accademia Gallery
- Walking tour of Florence
- English-speaking guide
- Headsets
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
