Private Florence tour: David timed entry and city highlights
See the David and ten landmarks in three hours with a guide who adjusts the pace to your group
A private guided tour of Florence's highlights with timed entry to the Accademia Gallery, where you see Michelangelo's original David. The guide is a licensed art historian who shapes the route and storytelling to your interests over three full hours. Hotel pickup is included when centrally located. Timed entry tickets to the Accademia are built into the price, so you bypass the queue at the door.
Step-by-step itinerary
Florence highlights with expert guide
- Visit Piazza della Repubblica
- Pass Ponte Vecchio and admire windows
- See Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria
- Admire Florence Cathedral from outside
- Visit Michelangelo's Statue of David
- Explore Piazza della Signoria statues and Loggia
- Pass Florence Baptistery
- Photo stop at Ponte Santa Trinita
- Pass Palazzo Strozzi courtyard
- Walk along Florence fashion street
- Pass Pitti Palace museums
- Explore Oltrarno artisan neighborhood
- Piazza della Repubblica passing by
- Ponte Vecchio passing by
- Palazzo Vecchio passing by
- Florence Duomo passing by
- Michelangelo's Statue of David Entry included 1h
- Piazza della Signoria 30m
- Florence Baptistery passing by
- Ponte Santa Trinita passing by
- Palazzo Strozzi passing by
- Via de' Tornabuoni passing by
- Pitti Palace passing by
- Oltrarno passing by
What’s included
- Three hours with a licensed art historian guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of five other languages.
- timed entry tickets to the Accademia Gallery.
- hotel pickup when centrally located.
- access to ten landmarks including Michelangelo's David, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Florence Baptistery, Ponte Santa Trinita, Palazzo Strozzi, Pitti Palace and the Oltrarno neighborhood.
- Tuesday to Sunday 09:00 09:30 10:00 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30
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Three hours with a licensed guide covering Michelangelo's David, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria.
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The experience
Three hours is enough to move through Florence's core without rushing. The guide meets you at your hotel (if it's central) and walks you through Piazza della Repubblica, the oldest part of the city, then across Ponte Vecchio, where you'll hear the history of the bridge and spot the Vasari corridor running above it and the jeweler windows lining the sides. From there the route flows to Palazzo Vecchio, the city hall anchoring Piazza della Signoria, and the Florence Duomo, which you see from outside. The guide controls the pace, so if a stop holds your attention, there's room to linger.
The Accademia Gallery is the centerpiece. Your timed entry ticket gets you past the line at the door and straight to Michelangelo's David: the original marble statue, not a replica. The guide walks you through the sculpture and the room around it, then you move through the rest of the gallery at the pace that suits your group. This is where the private format matters: a shared tour moves everyone through on a fixed schedule, but here the guide adjusts to what you want to see and how long you want to spend.
After the Accademia, the route takes in Piazza della Signoria again (the political heart, ringed with statues and the Loggia della Signoria), the Florence Baptistery with its Romanesque detail, Ponte Santa Trinita (a photography spot), Palazzo Strozzi (a Renaissance palace you can walk through), the fashion street, Pitti Palace (the former Medici residence, now museums), and the Oltrarno neighborhood across the river, known for artisan workshops and cafés. The guide is an art historian, so the landmarks carry context instead of just names.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese and Dutch.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years); Infant (under 6): free.
What exactly is Michelangelo's David, and why is it in the Accademia Gallery?
Michelangelo's David is the original marble statue carved in the early 1500s, one of the most famous sculptures in the world. It lives in the Accademia Gallery in Florence, where the timed entry ticket gets you inside to stand in front of it without waiting in a queue at the door.
Can I choose what we see on this tour, or is the route fixed?
The guide is a licensed art historian who shapes the route and the focus to your interests. The itinerary covers ten landmarks (from the Duomo to Ponte Vecchio to Piazza della Signoria), but the guide adjusts the pace and storytelling to your group, so if something holds your attention, you have time to stay.
Does the tour include hotel pickup?
Hotel pickup is included when your accommodation is centrally located in Florence. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the guide at a landmark instead.
What's included in the price, and what costs extra?
The price includes the three-hour private tour with a licensed guide, timed entry tickets to the Accademia Gallery (worth €24), and hotel pickup if central. Lunch and bottled water are not included.
How many people can join this tour?
This is a private tour, so it's just your group, no strangers added. The guide tailors the experience to the size and interests of your party.
What do I need to bring to get into the Accademia Gallery?
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at booking. The voucher with all travelers' full names must also be presented at the ticket office before entry.
Operated by Italian Vista Travel. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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