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Florence Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line to Accademia & Michelangelo’s ‘David’

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Overview

Led by an expert guide, experience world-famous artwork and the Renaissance city’s top attractions, including the Ponte Vecchio and the Florence Duomo (from its exterior). As you go, gain insight about Florentine art and architecture from your guide, with audio headsets provided so that you hear everything clearly. Followed by a Skip the Line Access and a pre-reserved entry time at the Accademia Gallery for you so you won’t waste precious time better spent inside, at your own pace. Numbers are limited to 25 during this tour to ensure a small-group experience.
  • Immerse yourself in the best of Florence on a comprehensive walking tour
  • Personalized small group (maximum 25 people)
  • Skip-the-line entry into Accademia Gallery included
  • Expert art history commentary from your guide, plus audio headsets so you're guaranteed to hear the guide clearly

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Breeze through the long lines to see Michelangelo's 'David' on this affordable, bestselling tour.
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Skip-the-Line Entrance ticket for Accademia Gallery for Michelangelo’s David (self-guided)
Small groups of up to 25 people
Guided Florence walking tour in English
Headsets to hear your guide's commentary
Visit of Florence Cathedral (the Duomo) from outside
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance to Florence Duomo is Free of Charge

Departure Point

Piazzale degli Uffizi, 418, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Meet you near the Uffizi gallery, at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi nearest the Arno River, just at the base of a statue of Galileo Galilei (if you are facing the Arno River, it is the statue in the right corner).

Departure Time

10:00 AM

Return Details

Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy

The service concludes at Accademia Gallery

Begin your walking tour with skip-the-line entrance inside the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s 'David.' Marvel at the lifelike contours of the 17-foot sculpture and see why this creation has become of the most iconic in the world.

Afterward, continue on a walking tour of the city. Your guide points out architecture from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, as well as provides historical commentary and local lore about the sites that you pass, such as the Florence Duomo (as seen from its exterior).

Delve deeper into Florence’s rich history with a visit to the medieval Palazzo Vecchio and the Church of Orsanmichele to witness statues by famed artists such as Donatello, Ghiberti, and Verrocchio. You also pass the grand exterior of the Uffizi Gallery, filled with Renaissance masterpieces from Botticelli, da Vinci, and other greats.

Your tour concludes in central Florence.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Ponte Vecchio
Admire the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge where colorful jewelry stores line the cobbled street.
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Stop At:  
Piazza del Duomo
Delve deeper into Florence’s rich history with a visit to all the most important sights of the city, starting off from the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge, the Uffizi Courtyard, the sculptures at Piazza Signoria and the gold doors of the Baptistery.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Piazza della Repubblica
Passing by
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Gallerie Degli Uffizi
With your guide leading the way you’ll visit all the most important sights, including the iconic Uffizi Courtyard (from the outside).
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Stop At:  
Piazza della Signoria
With your guide leading the way you’ll visit all the most important sights, including the sculptures at Piazza Signoria.
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Galleria dell'Accademia
End your guided tour with a skip-the-line entrance to the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s 'David.' With the help of an expert, English-speaking guide on hand during your tour and his full explanation from outside, you’ll be able visit the Gallery at your own pace and spot the sculptures emerging from the rock and learn about Michelangelo’s technique in sculpting – an art form he considered far above painting.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Visitors with body temperatures above 37.5° C (= 99.5° F) are prohibited from entering (visitors' temperature needs to be taken at the entrance)
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The use of a mask covering mouth and nose is mandatory during the stay in the museums
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • OPERATED BY City Wonders Ltd
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Florence Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line to Accademia & Michelangelo’s ‘David’?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Florence Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line to Accademia & Michelangelo’s ‘David’.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Florence Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line to Accademia & Michelangelo’s ‘David’?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Florence Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line to Accademia & Michelangelo’s ‘David’.

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Traveler Tips

  • "The gallery is not airconditioned so take a fan or something to keep cool on a hot day." See review
  • "Worth the time and cost of a well guided tour." See review
  • "It is worth it to get an appreciation of attractions that you would otherwise walk past and not understand the history." See review

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GREAT trip
linda_s
, Jan 2022
Angelo our guide was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and very fun to be with! He made everything understandable and relatavle
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Engaging informative tour!
Patricia_O
, Dec 2021
Amazing tour, our guide was very engaging, he kept our family of teenagers enthralled! I would book again!!
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Best statue
Mona_G
, Nov 2021
The whole tour was good but the best part was seeing Michaelangelo’s David. Too bad the tour guide couldn’t continue with us.
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Fabulous history lesson on Florence!
melissanelson3
, Nov 2021
Angelo was our guide and was absolutely fantastic! This is a walking tour through Florence to lean about the history of the city, who ruled it and the figures who impacted Florence and Italy. We learned so much about the Medici family, Dante and of course Michelangelo. The tour ended with tickets to see the David. After the tour, Angelo shared some great restaurants with us that we tried and were very happy with! Would definitely recommend taking the tour and learning some Florence history!
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Walking tour
Mary_R
, Nov 2021
Angelo was fantastic! This was probably the best walking tour and guide I have ever attended. He was so knowledgeable but in a easy to understand way. He added facts with stories that I will remember. Again, he was outstanding!
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Must-see statue of David!
Kay_G
, Nov 2021
Informative and interesting tour. David is a must-see! I would have liked more time in the Accademia museum, but we had another tour scheduled that afternoon and had to cut our time at Accademia short. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour.
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Great Florence walking tour
Thomas_D
, Nov 2021
Our guide was very knowledgeable and very personable!!!! My family and I had a great experience. Highly recommend it
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Skip-the-Tour and explore on your own
MollySayers
, Nov 2021
This tour begins at the Uffezi gallery, about a 25 min walk from where the Gallery Accademia is located. I arrived early, had trouble finding the guide - there were several in the area and my group was nowhere to be found. I messaged the tour guide company - no response. The time to leave came and went. I messaged the tour company again asking for a refund, but again, no luck there. In the end I ended up buying tickets to both the Uffezi Gallery and the Gallery Accademia just by lining up and wandered around Florence on my own. It was a lot cheaper than purchasing a tour and honestly a lot more enjoyable since I could take my time with both galleries.
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I’ve had better. Listen to a recording by Rick Steve and do it solo. Don’t pay for this
Brisa_V
, Oct 2021
The walking tour was subpar. I have had way better experiences with this company. One thing I really didn’t like was when we stopped in front of a vendor with local street food called Lampredotto. The tour guide lead with a disgusted kind of put off intro into the food right in front of the vendor. The other tourist followed. I get bad for the vendor as people made faces at his food, and personally In my culture we eat this type of food so I also felt insulted. I think that put me off in the tour a lot. You are better off listening to a recording of a walking tour with Rick Steves. He gives more details in regards to the art and culture. Don’t waste your money.
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star-5
Thumbs up for Annette!
DAVID_J
, Sep 2021
Michelangelo's "David" was the highlight. Annette's filling in the background information about the sculptor and his era definitely enhanced the experience. Her anecdotes, knowledge, and sense of humour brought each place we visited to life.
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