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Florence: Statue of David & Duomo Guided Tour with Tickets
About This Tour
Discover the artistic and architectural treasures that define Florence — the Statue of David and its legendary Cathedral.
Skip the line to see Michelangelo’s David, then explore the Duomo Square. Add an optional self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower.
- Skip-the-line access to the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David.
- Guided visit of the Duomo square and historic center.
- Afternoon tours enter the Cathedral; morning tours view from outside.
- Optional self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower for panoramic views.
Skip the line to see Michelangelo’s David, then explore the Duomo Square. Add an optional self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower.
- Skip-the-line access to the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David.
- Guided visit of the Duomo square and historic center.
- Afternoon tours enter the Cathedral; morning tours view from outside.
- Optional self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower for panoramic views.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Professional and licensed expert guide
- 2-hour guided tour & Optional Bell Tower Climb
- Headsets to hear the guide better
- Skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery
- Pre-reserved tickets for the Duomo Museum, Baptistery, Basilica of Santa Reparata
- Cathedral Visit (guided entry in the afternoon or independent entry after morning tours)
✗ Not Included
- Transport to the meeting spot
Itinerary
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Start with the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s world-famous Statue of David. Skip the line with pre-reserved tickets and step inside to admire David up close, along with other important works that shaped Renaissance art. Hear the stories behind Michelangelo’s genius and the significance of his sculptures.
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Continue into the heart of Florence to Piazza del Duomo, home to the city’s most iconic monuments. Uncover the history, engineering triumphs, and spiritual meaning behind these extraordinary landmarks as the square’s architectural beauty comes to life.
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Depending on your chosen departure, step inside the Cathedral with your guide on afternoon tours or enter independently after morning visits. Admire Brunelleschi’s design and the iconic details of this Gothic masterpiece.
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The tour continues with a visit to either the Duomo Museum or the Florence Baptistery, depending on availability. At the Duomo Museum, see original sculptures and works by Michelangelo and Donatello that shaped the cathedral complex.
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At the Baptistery, admire the glowing golden mosaics and learn why its bronze doors are known as the “Gates of Paradise.”
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Conclude your journey with the optional self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower, a rewarding ascent offering panoramic views over Florence’s rooftops, the rolling Tuscan hills, and the Arno River.
Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guided Cathedral visits take place on afternoon tours; morning tours include independent entry after the tour with your pre-reserved tickets.
- Sandals, shoes with heels and flip-flops, slippers, and clogs, as well as shorts or skirts above the knees are not allowed inside the Cathedral. Please bring a scarf to cover up before entering.
- The Baptistery is currently undergoing restoration of the vault's mosaics.
- Please note that backpacks of any size, as well as luggage or large bags, are not allowed.
- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
- It is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Please note that Cathedral visits are not available on Sundays.
- Both the Duomo Museum and the Florence Baptistery are scheduled to be visited; however, depending on timing and availability, the tour may include only one of the two sites.
- The Cathedral is an active place of worship and may be closed to visitors at any time for liturgical services or religious ceremonies, sometimes without prior notice.
- You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with the cathedral’s dress requirements.