Best of Florence Small Group Tour David and Accademia with Duomo
Overview
Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on a small-group walking tour through Florence. Begin with a timed entry ticket to view Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. Afterwards, your guide takes you to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand. Then explore the streets of Florence, taking in landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio bridge, Palazzo della Signoria e Piazza della Repubblica.
If you select the VIP David and Duomo option at time of booking, instead of a Florence walking tour, you'll spend more time in the Duomo, getting exclusive access to the Duomo's North Terrace and climbing to the top of the Dome for stunning panoramic views of Florence. If you select the 3 Davids of Florence option at the time of booking, you’ll visit three iconic David sculptures at the Accademia Gallery, Bargello, and Piazza della Signoria with a private art-history-trained guide.
What's Included
- Bargello Museum (if 3 Davids option selected)
- Exclusive access to Duomo North Terrace (Dome Climb & Terraces Option only)
- Timed entry ticket to Accademia Gallery (if option selected)
- Baptistery Doors (Gates of Paradise)
- Ponte Vecchio
- Skip-the-line Florence Duomo climb (Dome Climb & Terraces Option only)
- Piazza Repubblica
- Piazza della Signoria
- Reserved entry to the Florence Duomo
- Palazzo Vecchio (exterior)
- Expertly guided walking tour of Florence (Best of Florence tour only)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Meeting Location
Piazza di San Marco
50121 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Ponte Vecchio
50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Ponte Vecchio
What To Expect
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Galleria dell'Accademia
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Piazza della Signoria
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palazzo Vecchio (pass by)
Mercato del Porcellino
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza della Repubblica (pass by)
Ponte Vecchio
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email the Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
- We are unable to accommodate guests with strollers on this tour.
- On Sundays, we will not enter the Cathedral of Florence due to Sunday mass. The guide will provide an explanation of the Duomo from the outside. Additionally, entry will not be possible on exceptional days when the Cathedral is closed for liturgical ceremonies or special Duomo holidays; in those cases, your guide will provide the explanation from outside as well.
- Due to the religious nature of the Cathedral, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
- During Christmas, Easter periods, and liturgical celebrations, due to increased visitor traffic, the Duomo skip-the-line option is not guaranteed. As a result, you may encounter a wait before entering the Duomo.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- Please note that the order of stops and itinerary may vary.
- Please note that the Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket (€24 per person) is included in the tour price (€20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee).
- 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.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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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).
- Bargello Museum (if 3 Davids option selected).
- Exclusive access to Duomo North Terrace (Dome Climb & Terraces Option only).
- Timed entry ticket to Accademia Gallery (if option selected).
- Baptistery Doors (Gates of Paradise).
- Ponte Vecchio.
- Skip-the-line Florence Duomo climb (Dome Climb & Terraces Option only).
- Piazza Repubblica.
- Piazza della Signoria.
- Reserved entry to the Florence Duomo.
- Palazzo Vecchio (exterior).
- Expertly guided walking tour of Florence (Best of Florence tour only).
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off.
The minimum age to participate is 7. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Florence Small Group Tour David and Accademia with Duomo 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 Best of Florence Small Group Tour David and Accademia with Duomo 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
- Bargello Museum (if 3 Davids option selected)
- Exclusive access to Duomo North Terrace (Dome Climb & Terraces Option only)
- Timed entry ticket to Accademia Gallery (if option selected)
- Baptistery Doors (Gates of Paradise)
- Ponte Vecchio
- Skip-the-line Florence Duomo climb (Dome Climb & Terraces Option only)
- Piazza Repubblica
- Piazza della Signoria
- Reserved entry to the Florence Duomo
- Palazzo Vecchio (exterior)
- Expertly guided walking tour of Florence (Best of Florence tour only)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
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
- We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email the Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
- We are unable to accommodate guests with strollers on this tour.
- On Sundays, we will not enter the Cathedral of Florence due to Sunday mass. The guide will provide an explanation of the Duomo from the outside. Additionally, entry will not be possible on exceptional days when the Cathedral is closed for liturgical ceremonies or special Duomo holidays; in those cases, your guide will provide the explanation from outside as well.
- Due to the religious nature of the Cathedral, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
- During Christmas, Easter periods, and liturgical celebrations, due to increased visitor traffic, the Duomo skip-the-line option is not guaranteed. As a result, you may encounter a wait before entering the Duomo.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- Please note that the order of stops and itinerary may vary.
- Please note that the Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket (€24 per person) is included in the tour price (€20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee).
- 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.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
