Florence Uffizi & Accademia Small Group Walking Tour

Michelangelo's David and the Uffizi's Renaissance collection in one morning, with a guide who knows where to stand.

A 4-hour guided walking tour in Florence covering the Accademia Gallery, Uffizi Galleries, and the city's landmark squares (Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria) with timed entry tickets included and groups kept to 10–15 people. You meet at the office 15 minutes before departure, walk with a live guide in your chosen language, and move through the galleries and streets without arranging entry or navigating crowds alone. The small group size means you hear the guide clearly and move at a pace that lets the art land.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each8 stops

1. Michelangelo's Statue of DavidEntry included1h 15m
2. Piazza del Duomo15m
3. Orsanmichele Church and Museumpassing by
4. Piazza della Repubblicapassing by
5. Piazza della Signoria5m
6. Vasari Corridorpassing by
7. Ponte Vecchiopassing by
8. Uffizi GalleriesEntry included1h 40m

Florence art and walking tour

• Arrive at air-conditioned office
• Check in and gather group
• Visit Accademia Gallery
• See Michelangelo's David statue
• Walk through Piazza del Duomo
• Pass by Orsanmichele Church and Museum
• Pass by Piazza della Repubblica
• Stop at Fontana del Porcellino
• Visit Piazza della Signoria
• View Vasari Corridor from Uffizi
• View Ponte Vecchio from Uffizi
• Tour Uffizi Galleries

The experience

You arrive at the office 15 minutes before the tour starts, check in with your group, and head straight to the Accademia Gallery. There you stand in front of Michelangelo's original David (the statue itself, not a replica) along with paintings and musical instruments that anchor the Renaissance. The guide explains what you're looking at. You're not reading a placard alone or squinting from the back of a crowd of fifty. Groups stay under 16 people, which means the galleries don't feel like a cattle run.

From there the tour moves through Florence's center on foot. You walk to Piazza del Duomo, where the cathedral's dome (the largest masonry dome ever built when it finished in the 1400s) rises above the baptistery's bronze "Gate of Paradise" doors. You stop at Orsanmichele, a former grain market turned gallery of Renaissance statues on its exterior walls. Piazza della Repubblica marks the old Roman Forum and the city's original heart. At Fontana del Porcellino in Mercato Nuovo, you'll see the wild boar statue where visitors rub its snout and drop coins through the grate for luck. Piazza della Signoria comes next: the civic center, with a replica of David, the massive Palazzo Vecchio, and the Loggia dei Lanzi holding Cellini's Perseus and other sculptures that were political statements carved in stone.

The tour ends at the Uffizi Galleries, where timed entry means you skip the queue at the door. From the second-floor corridor, you look out at the Vasari Corridor (the private walkway Duke Cosimo I built to move unseen between his offices and his home across the Arno), and at Ponte Vecchio itself, the medieval stone bridge lined with goldsmiths' shops since the 1590s. Inside the Uffizi, you see the Medici collection: ancient sculptures and masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo, preserved because one powerful family decided to keep them. Radios and headsets let you hear the guide clearly even when the gallery is full. The whole day is built so the art stays the focus, not the logistics.

What’s included

• Timed entry tickets to both the Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Galleries.
• a 4-hour guided tour with a live guide in your chosen language.
• radios and headsets so you hear the guide clearly.
• walking access to Piazza del Duomo, Orsanmichele, Piazza della Repubblica, Fontana del Porcellino, Piazza della Signoria, and views of the Vasari Corridor and Ponte Vecchio from the Uffizi.

Options for this experience

10 options

David tour (Accademia only)Guide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:30One-hour David tour (Accademia only): the perfect tour for guests short on time who want a guaranteed, in-depth encounter with Michelangelo's David

Tour of David and hidden highlightsGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:15Two-hour David and city highlights tour: timed entry to the Accademia (David), followed by a guided walk through Florence's essential, hidden spots, without the Uffizi Gallery

Exclusive express three-hour tourGuide in English · 14:30Three-hour duration

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Italian10:15

Spanish Tour10:15Spanish walking tour

Walking tour of the Uffizi and AccademiaGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 13:30

Portuguese10:30

FrenchUp to 10 people · 10:15

GermanUp to 10 people · 09:00

Private tour of the Accademia and UffiziUp to 12 people · Guide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 13:30Private guided tour of the Vasari Corridor: access to the Vasari Corridor is strictly regulated by the museum's governing directorate and remains subject to change

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Before you book

Lasts 4h, runs Tuesday to Sunday, 14 start times, from € 48.99 per person, with live guides in 6 languages, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 72 h before.

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday14 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:30

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AgesAdult (25 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Youth (16 to 24 years) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 72 h before the start.Between 1 and 3 days before the start, 50% refund.After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Florence and Global Small group tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guide to lead you through the Accademia and Uffizi in one morning with a small group (max 10-15 people). Choose the self-guided ticket option if you prefer to linger in galleries at your own pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, with 14 departure times. In Spanish, French and Italian, at 10:15. In Portuguese, at 10:30. In German, at 09:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 24 years); Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 72 h before the start.

What's actually inside the Accademia Gallery besides the David?

The Accademia holds Michelangelo's original David sculpture, along with Renaissance paintings and a collection of musical instruments. You see these with the group before moving into the city walking portion of the tour.

Do I have to wait in line at the Uffizi or Accademia?

No. Timed entry tickets are included, so you enter at your scheduled time without queuing at the door. The tour is built around these reserved slots.

How many people will be in my group?

Groups are kept to 10–15 people maximum, which is small enough to hear the guide clearly and move through galleries without feeling crowded, but large enough to keep the cost down compared to a private tour.

Will we actually walk the whole city, or is it mostly galleries?

The tour is split between the two galleries and walking stops through Florence's center: Duomo Square, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio viewpoint from the Uffizi. You're on your feet for the full 4 hours, moving between indoor galleries and outdoor squares.

What do I need to bring or know before I arrive?

Bring a valid passport or ID document that matches the name on your booking. You'll need it for entry to both galleries. Arrive at the office 15 minutes early. Comfortable walking shoes are a good idea, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels.