Explore the marvels that Florence has to offer on this comfortable guided tour. Not only will you be able to see Florence like a native, you will also get priority access that lets you bypass hours-long lines to the crown jewels of the city, the Uffizi and Accademia galleries that draw huge crowds on the slowest of days so you can gaze in awe at some of the best art collections in Europe!
Highlights
Highlights
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Spend the day discovering the wonders of the ancient city of Florence and see some of its prized possessions as you explore the depths of the city on this 6.5-hour tour.
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Get a 1 hour 30 min break in between, as you soak in the history and culture present in the air of Florence.
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Enjoy a walking tour of Florence's historical city center, see the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge, and more.
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Your tour will be lead by a professional guide who will conduct an immersive tour in English.
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Get priority access to the crown jewels of the city, the Uffizi and Accademia galleries, and spend some time basking in the glory of the artwork created by great Italian masters.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Guided walking tour as per description
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1.5-hour break in between
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Small groups of 25 people or less for the walking tour
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Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Uffizi Gallery & reserved entry at Accademia Gallery (not guided)
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Visit the Cathedral (the Duomo) from outside
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English-speaking guide
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Headsets
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Reviews
Reviews
Your Experience
Your Experience
With so much art, history, and architecture surrounding Florence, seeing it all can be a challenge. With this tour, you'll get to cover the best parts of Florence in a single day with an expert, English-speaking guide to lead you around. On this half-day Florence tour, enjoy a walking tour of the historical center. See the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge where vibrant jewelry stores line the cobbled street. Visit the leather market and rub the nose of Il Porcellino for good luck. Follow your expert guide around Piazza Signoria, listen to the stories behind the beautiful sculptures and see the place where Michelangelo’s ‘David’ once stood.
You'll also get to visit the crown jewel of Florence, Il Duomo, from the outside. Famous for its huge red dome (visible from all over the city), Florence Cathedral is truly a sight to behold. Your guide will tell you about Brunelleschi’s feat in creating such a marvel and the challenges he faced along the way. The entrance to the Duomo is free and you can visit independently if you wish, as the guide provides you with a full explanation of its inside and outside features.
The last stop is the Accademia Gallery, one of Florence’s many show-stoppers. Skip the long lines here with a pre-reserved entry time and prepare to be amazed. Located in a bright open space beneath a roof that had to be raised to accommodate him, is Michelangelo’s great sculptural masterpiece, ‘David’. Before you enter, admire the sculpture from every angle, and learn about the techniques that Michelangelo used to make marble look as soft as butter. Your guide will also tell you about the unfinished ‘Slaves’. Gathering all the insightful commentaries from your guide, you are ready to visit the Accademia at your own pace.
Break for lunch (not included) soon after. Then regroup, energized for the final leg of the day. Skip the Line Access at the Uffizi Gallery saves you hours wasted in line to enter instantly. Browse independently through the iconic works by Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Perugino, Michelangelo, Titian and Vasari to name just a few.
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Operating hours
Operating hours
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
Restrictions
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No bags and large backpacks, helmets, knives, scissors, or any hazardous objects will be allowed in the Gallery.
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No food or drinks can be consumed inside the museum.
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This tour is available in English only.
Operating Hours
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Daily: 10am onwards.
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The meeting time is at 9:45 AM.
Tour Group Size
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Uffizi Gallery: 14 guests or less
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Accademia Gallery: 20-25 guests or less
Restrictions
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No bags and large backpacks, helmets, knives, scissors, or any hazardous objects will be allowed in the Gallery.
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No food or drinks can be consumed inside the museum.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.
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Kindly ensure that you arrive 20 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
Note: Both parts of the tour have the same meeting point. The City Wonders guides will have a City Wonders tour sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
First part of the tour
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Meeting time is 15 minutes before departure.
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Your guide will meet you near the Uffizi gallery, at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi nearest the Arno River, just at the base of a statue of Galileo Galilei (if you are facing the Arno River, it is the statue in the right corner).
Second part of the tour
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Meeting time 15 minutes before departure.
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Your guide will meet you near the Uffizi gallery, at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi nearest the Arno River, just at the base of a statue of Galileo Galilei (if you are facing the Arno River, it is the statue in the right corner).
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