Florence City Tour: David & Uffizi Gallery, Small Group
Michelangelo's David, the Uffizi's masterworks, and Florence's squares in one morning and afternoon
A 5.5-hour guided tour of Florence combining the Accademia Gallery (home to Michelangelo's David), the city's historic center, and the Uffizi Gallery: Italy's most visited museum. Groups stay under 8 people, entrance fees are included, and a professional English-speaking guide leads you through Renaissance art and architecture. Museum closures occasionally occur without warning. The operator provides alternatives when delays exceed one hour from the start time.
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Florence city and museum tour
- Explore Accademia and see David
- Visit Piazza del Duomo
- Learn about Florence Cathedral Dome
- See the Baptistery and nearby landmarks
- Walk along Via dei Calzaiuoli street
- Visit Piazza della Repubblica
- Explore Piazza della Signoria and statues
- See Palazzo Vecchio townhall
- Touch the Porcellino fountain nose
- End tour at Ponte Vecchio bridge
- Break for lunch
- Tour Uffizi Gallery and see Renaissance art
- Michelangelo's Statue of David Entry included 1h
- Piazza del Duomo 10m
- Florence Duomo 10m
- Florence Baptistery 10m
- Via dei Calzaiuoli 10m
- Piazza della Repubblica 10m
- Piazza della Signoria 10m
- Palazzo Vecchio 10m
- Fontana del Porcellino 10m
- Ponte Vecchio 10m
- Arno River 10m
- Uffizi Galleries Entry included 2h 30m
What’s included
- Semi-private walking tour and museum access.
- all entrance fees to the Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery.
- professional English-speaking guide.
- the tour runs rain or shine.
- Tuesday 09:00 10:30
- Wednesday to Sunday 10:30
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Small-group Florence tour visiting Michelangelo's David at the Accademia and the Uffizi Gallery with a professional guide and museum access for up to 8 guests.
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The experience
The tour starts at the Accademia Gallery, where you'll stand in front of Michelangelo's David: the 17-foot marble statue that defined Renaissance sculpture. Your guide walks you through the artist's vision and the other 16th-century works displayed in the same space. From there, the route moves into Florence's center: Piazza del Duomo, where Brunelleschi's dome rises above the cathedral (you view it from outside and learn its history); the Baptistery with its three sets of bronze doors; and the pedestrian street Via dei Calzaiuoli connecting the major squares.
You'll pass through Piazza della Repubblica, redesigned in the 19th century, then reach Piazza della Signoria: Florence's political heart, lined with original statues including Neptune and a replica of David marking where the real one once stood. Palazzo Vecchio, the city's town hall since 1299, anchors the square. Before the lunch break, you touch the nose of the Porcellino fountain (a wild boar statue said to bring good luck) and finish the walking portion at Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge to survive World War II.
After lunch, you enter the Uffizi Gallery, housed in a former magistrates' office that the Medici family transformed into a repository of Italian art. The guide leads you through more than 100 rooms of Renaissance works: Botticelli's "Primavera" and "Birth of Venus," Raphael's "Self Portrait," paintings by Titian and Caravaggio. The museum overlooks the Arno River and carries its own turbulent history, including a mafia car bomb and severe flooding. No large bags or suitcases are permitted inside. Only handbags or small backpacks pass security. Some rooms enforce quiet or restricted speech, which your guide will explain before entering them.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 17 years); Child (under 7).
What exactly is Michelangelo's David, and why does it matter?
Michelangelo's David is a 17-foot marble statue carved in the early 1500s and one of the most iconic works of Renaissance sculpture. Your guide discusses the artistic vision behind it and its place among the artist's other works on display in the Accademia Gallery.
Do I need to buy museum tickets separately, or are they included?
All entrance fees to both the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery are included in the tour price. The Accademia admission is €24 total (€20 ticket plus €4 reservation fee), and entry to the Uffizi is covered as well.
How many people will be on this tour?
The group size is capped at 8 guests maximum, which keeps the experience semi-private and allows the guide to move at a manageable pace through the museums and city squares.
What happens if one of the museums is closed on the day of my tour?
Occasional closures occur without advance warning from the museum management. If a museum opening is delayed more than one hour from the tour start time, the operator provides an appropriate alternative site. Refunds or discounts are not available in these cases.
Can I bring a large suitcase or backpack into the museums?
No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museums. Only handbags or small thin backpacks pass through security. Plan accordingly if you're carrying luggage.
Is the tour available if I use a wheelchair or have walking difficulties?
The tour is not available for travelers with walking disabilities or those using a wheelchair, as it involves extensive walking through city streets and museums with stairs and uneven terrain.
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Florence City Tour: David & Uffizi Gallery, Small Group
5h 30m · EN
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