Best of Florence: Small Group Tour Skip-the-Line David & Accademia with Duomo

Name: Best of Florence: Small Group Tour Skip-the-Line David & Accademia with Duomo
Brand: Walks - Italy & Spain
SKU: 15693P12
Price: 64.76 USD
Rating: 4.5 (1383 reviews)

Recommended by 94% of travellers

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Florence, Italy

High interest

Booked 10+ times today.

3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

Why travellers loved this

4.7

· Lori_P ·

Oct 2025

Our guide (sorry, I don’t know her name) was amazing! The pace of the tour was perfect., she shared lots of interesting history and she also made recommendations of places to shop and gelato to eat. Seeing the statue of David was definitely a highlight. Highly recommend this tour!

· Kim_C ·

Aug 2025

Our guide was excellent. Her English was very clear and she also gave great suggestions the timing of the tour was perfect. We had plenty of time to take pictures. I would recommend.

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Overview

Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on this walking tour through Florence. Begin with skip-the-line access to view Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery, and learn how the House of Medici shaped Florence into a helm of arts and humanities. You'll also skip the lines at the Duomo, the city's iconic, Gothic-style cathedral. Afterward, stroll the local streets, taking in landmarks like the Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio bridge.

A half-day walking tour of "the best" of Florence
Visit iconic sights and learn the stories behind them
Skip the lines at the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo
Take in sights like Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio

What's Included

Skip-the-Line ticket to Accademia Gallery
Skip-the-Line ticket to the Florence Duomo
Exclusive access to Duomo North Terrace (if option selected)
Skip-the-line Florence Duomo climb (if option selected)
Expertly guided walking tour of Florence (Best of Florence tour only)
Small group of 18 people or fewer
Local English-speaking guide

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza San Marco, Firenze FI, Italy
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets in Piazza di San Marco at the Monument to General Manfredo Fanti statue in the center of the square.

End point

Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Ponte Vecchio

Itinerary

Galleria dell'Accademia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza della Signoria

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Vecchio (Pass By)

Mercato del Porcellino

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Repubblica (Pass By)

Ponte Vecchio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travellers can participate
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.
We ask all guests (including children) bring ID on the day of their tour.

Please Note: This tour includes a VIP David & Duomo option, featuring a visit to the North Terrace and a Dome Climb. The Dome Climb is only available to guests aged 7 and older. Please take a moment to choose the option that best suits your interests.
Due to the religious nature of the Cathedral, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
Flip-flops, slippers, clogs and shoes with heels are prohibited inside the Cathedral.
On Sundays, we will not enter the Cathedral of Florence due to Sunday mass. The guide will provide an explanation of the Duomo from the outside.
During the Christmas and Easter periods, due to increased visitor traffic, the Duomo skip-the-line option is not guaranteed. As a result, you may encounter a wait before entering the Duomo.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Questions?

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Product code: 15693P12

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Reviews

4.7

based on 1,383 reviews

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It does not explain that...

Kelli_E, Nov 2025

It does not explain that if your tour falls on a Sunday and is before 1 pm, you will not be entering Domo and there is no access to the climb. This was the sole reason I booked this particular tour, I have experienced Domo with my husband years ago and was excited to see it through the eyes of my now older children. Complete disappointment to be told after the tour had started and there was no way to cancel. Left the tour early after 1 hour.

Elena - our guide - was...

Megan_Q, Nov 2025

Elena - our guide - was absolutely phenomenal. She gave so much history and told it in a way that made you feel like you were re-living a story in history - she made this whole experience totally worth it!!!!

Not worth the money!

Debra_R, Nov 2025

Skipping the line for David and the info given was great by our tour guide who was very enthsiastic. However, I was under the impression, for this price, a climb to the stop of the Duomo was included. Never offered or explained .. and then we were out! 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Great guide

James_P, Nov 2025

Guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly gave excellent insight to many of the art and sculptures

Informative and spectacular

Debra_B, Nov 2025

Fantastic and informative tour with genuine skip the line access and panoramic views of Florence from the terrace and top of the dome

Our tour guide Nebo was...

frances_s, Nov 2025

Our tour guide Nebo was fantastic, so full of details . We got a wonderful overview of the town and lots of options of other items to do. Highly recommend it if you can get Nebo

Perfect First Day tour

JULIE_T, Nov 2025

Our guide Guilia provided wondeful details about the life and character of Michelangelo and the importance of his sculptures. The academia was the best part of the tour. The Duomo felt a little bit rushed, but it could be because we started late because we’re waiting for two people to join the tour. Please be considerate of other tour guests and arrive on time. Guilia patiently answered all questions and sparked good conversations about all aspects of Florentine living. This is a great tour for the beginning of your stay in Florence to get a good overview of the historic part of the city.

Perfect tour of Florence

Anita_C, Nov 2025

The tour was great. We got plenty of time in the museum and we saw all of the main sights in Florence. We learned so much about the history of Florence and the artists who lived here. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable.

Absolutely worth it!

Lindsay_C, Nov 2025

Greta was a fantastic tour guide! This tour is so worth it and I highly recommend doing it! Skipping all the lines is fantastic by itself but the addition of having such a knowledgeable guide made our tour so perfect!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Greta made your experience even more memorable. Skipping the lines is definitely a game-changer, and we're glad you enjoyed the added value of having such a knowledgeable guide. Your recommendation means a lot—thank you! Kind Regards Walks and Devour Feedback Team

Our tour guide was very...

Brian_O, Nov 2025

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Walking through Florence and seeing the Statue of David was awe inspiring. I loved how easy Viator made the tour experience!

The Perfect Way to begin your visit to Florence!

Linda_P, Nov 2025

Our guide, Elena, was fantastic! She was so knowledgeable and purchasing a skip the line small group tour couldn't have been a better way to begin our visit to Florence!! We loves Elena! Such a great guide!

Great way to see the highlights of Florence

Gary_C, Nov 2025

What a beautiful city! Every where you look, there are beautiful sites to see. The only downside was the crowds. Apparently, everyone has the same idea about visiting this wonderful city with its breathtaking art and fantastic food. This tour is a great introduction to the highlights of the city and allows you to bypass the lines to see the statue of David and the inside of the city’s awesome cathedral. Don’t miss it.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the beauty and highlights of the city, despite the crowds. It’s great that the tour helped you skip the lines and made it easier to experience some of the best sites, like the statue of David and the cathedral. We’re so happy you had a great introduction to this stunning city—hope you’ll come back for more soon! Kind Regards Walks and Devour Feedback Team

Excellent tour

Amy_W, Nov 2025

We had been in Florence for a couple of days but wanted to learn more about the city so we took this tour and glad we did! Eleanor was our tour guide and she was BEYOND EXCELLENT! She was very knowledgeable, personable and engaging with us. We could have done the museum and Duomo tour on our own but would have never learned as much as we learned from her. She also took us on a tour of the highlights of the city and ended the tour down by the River. Overall a 10/10 and would highly recommend Eleanor.

Yes to Elena

Clark_H, Nov 2025

Elena was absolutely the best. Very knowledgeable and articulate. She made the experience worth the trip.

This was a good tour with...

Amy_C, Oct 2025

This was a good tour with a lot of historical information. Our tour guide was excellent. It was a little slower paced than we would have liked, but we would still recommend!

Best way to see the major sites in Florence

Nicole_V, Oct 2025

The best way to see all the major sites in Florence. We had a lovely tour guide who was very knowledgeable about both art and history. It is a long walking tour, so if you can’t walk long distances this is not for you. Wear comfortable shoes!

What a Magnificent Beginning to our Vacation!

Darlene_H, Oct 2025

Sabrina was the best! Meeting up was a bit tricky, as we did not understand how to find the #5. Google Maps sent us to the Vatican back entrance. The Vatican sent us back to the main entrance. In between we found Sabrina - who was delightful, knowledgeable and fun! Tour is longer than listed. We thought we would be done by 9:30, but she told us she couldn't even do the headphones in the Basilica until 9:30, so we had to cut it short. We did have to wait in the security line, but after that we whizzed right to where she wanted to go. The climb up the dome and all the visuals were wonderful. Breakfast was nice, but we ate inside a little coffee shop. It was a hot drink and a pastry. Sabrina was kind and helpful in getting us through, giving us an overview of the Basilica from outside, sending us in and then getting us off to the Vatican. And seeing everything at that hour in the morning - PERFECT! No crowds as we wandered from place to place.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour with Sabrina— she truly is a wonderful guide who loves sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm. We’re sorry to hear there was some confusion finding the meeting point and will review the directions to make them clearer for future guests. It’s great to know you still had such a memorable experience exploring the Basilica and Vatican in the calm of the early morning. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again! Kind Regards Walks and Devour Feedback Team

Great intro to some of Florence's iconic sites!

Maya_F, Oct 2025

Valentina was excellent - a great balance of fun and informative. It was our first time in Florence (9 adults, 2 children) and this was a good introduction to some of the cities iconic sights. Paying to skip the line is totally worth it. We did not visit Ponte Vecchio as described (went ourselves afterwards) and we had a last minute issue with Viator (since resolved), that's why I'm deducting one star.

Prepare to walk and stand a lot.

danell_b, Oct 2025

Too much standing and too much talking but grateful for the info. Duomo was closed for mass. Too much talking.

Angelo was the best tour...

Sandra_W, Oct 2025

Angelo was the best tour guide we have ever had! His information was amazing and he made everything fun! He was sensitive to the older guests in the group. We would love to tour with him again!

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