BE THE FIRST: Early Bird Florence Walking Tour & Accademia Gallery (David)
Overview
Staying just one day in Florence? No problem, you can still experience it to the fullest. Our Florence walking tour includes a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery with timed entry tickets as well as a walking tour of the historic city center. You will kick off with one of the most notewothry museums of Florence - the Accademia Gallery to see the original statue of David made by the legendary Michelangelo Buonarroti. After a short break you will continue with a walking tour around the city of Florence and our expert licensed guide will take you to visit Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Dante’s district, Porcellino’s fountain, Orsanmichele, the awe-inspiring Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Baptistery of St. John and the Duomo. Finish the tour in Piazza della Signoria - the heart of Florence and enjoy the stories about this "museum under the open sky"!
What's Included
- Entrance tickets and reservation fees for the Accademia Gallery
- The Duomo, the Baptistery and the Dome will be seen from the outside.
- 60 minute guided tour in the Accademia Gallery
- 90 minute guided walking tour led by a 5-star licensed local tour guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transportation
- Food, liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Meeting Location
Via Ricasoli
41, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza della Signoria
50122 Firenze FI, Italy
The tour will end in the heart of Florence - Piazza della Signoria - a museum under the open sky.
What To Expect
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Galleria dell'Accademia
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (pass by)
Battistero Di San Giovanni (pass by)
Museo Casa di Dante (pass by)
Church and Museum of Orsanmichele (pass by)
Fontana del Porcellino (pass by)
Ponte Vecchio (pass by)
Piazza della Signoria (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please note: the tour includes entrance inside places of worship; visitors are requested to have knees and shoulders covered. Visitors not respecting the dress code will be denied entry.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total (€20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the BE THE FIRST: Early Bird Florence Walking Tour & Accademia Gallery (David)?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Entrance tickets and reservation fees for the Accademia Gallery.
- The Duomo, the Baptistery and the Dome will be seen from the outside.
- 60 minute guided tour in the Accademia Gallery.
- 90 minute guided walking tour led by a 5-star licensed local tour guide.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off.
- Transportation.
- Food, liquors, beers and bottled beverages.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the BE THE FIRST: Early Bird Florence Walking Tour & Accademia Gallery (David) is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for BE THE FIRST: Early Bird Florence Walking Tour & Accademia Gallery (David) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance tickets and reservation fees for the Accademia Gallery
- The Duomo, the Baptistery and the Dome will be seen from the outside.
- 60 minute guided tour in the Accademia Gallery
- 90 minute guided walking tour led by a 5-star licensed local tour guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transportation
- Food, liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please note: the tour includes entrance inside places of worship; visitors are requested to have knees and shoulders covered. Visitors not respecting the dress code will be denied entry.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total (€20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
