Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour
Overview
Experience Florence in a Day on a guided small-group tour that brings together the city’s greatest highlights. Use timed entry tickets to see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, then discover the heart of Cathedral Square with access to the Baptistery, Duomo Museum, and Santa Reparata. Afternoon tours include entry to the Cathedral interior, while morning tours admire it from the outside. Continue through Florence’s historic center to see landmarks like Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi area, and Ponte Vecchio. Choose to add a self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower for unforgettable views.
- Florence in a Day experience covering top highlights in one tour.
- Timed entry tickets to see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia.
- Visit Cathedral Square with access to the Baptistery, Duomo Museum & Santa Reparata
- Optional self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower for panoramic city views.
What's Included
- Timed entry tickets to the Accademia Gallery
- 3-hour walking tour in the Historic Centre
- Pre-reserved tickets for Giotto Bell Tower Climb (at your leisure)
- Cathedral Visit (guided entry in the afternoon or independent entry after morning tours)
- Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Baptistery
- Headsets to hear the guide better
- Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Duomo Museum
- Professional and licensed expert guide
- Transport to the meeting spot
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
End your tour at the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, lined with traditional goldsmith shops.
What To Expect
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Piazza San Marco (pass by)
Galleria dell'Accademia
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Piazza del Duomo
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Piazza della Signoria (pass by)
Gallerie Degli Uffizi (pass by)
Ponte Vecchio (pass by)
Giotto's Bell Tower
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guided Cathedral visits take place on afternoon tours; morning tours include independent entry after the tour with your pre-reserved tickets.
- Low season (generally November to March) is often seen as an opportunity for renovation and maintenance. Therefore, sites may be closed during this period, often without warning.
- Please note that Cathedral entry is not available on Sundays.
- Individuals wearing sleeveless shirts and shorts above knees are not allowed inside the cathedral.
- Backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
- This tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
- 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.
- The baptistery is currently undergoing restoration of the vault's mosaics.
- Giotto’s Bell Tower has no lift available.
- 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.
- You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with the cathedral’s dress requirements.
- 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.
- 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.
- Accademia Gallery admission ticket: €24
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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).
- Timed entry tickets to the Accademia Gallery.
- 3-hour walking tour in the Historic Centre.
- Pre-reserved tickets for Giotto Bell Tower Climb (at your leisure).
- Cathedral Visit (guided entry in the afternoon or independent entry after morning tours).
- Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Baptistery.
- Headsets to hear the guide better.
- Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Duomo Museum.
- Professional and licensed expert guide.
- Transport to the meeting spot.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour 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
- Timed entry tickets to the Accademia Gallery
- 3-hour walking tour in the Historic Centre
- Pre-reserved tickets for Giotto Bell Tower Climb (at your leisure)
- Cathedral Visit (guided entry in the afternoon or independent entry after morning tours)
- Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Baptistery
- Headsets to hear the guide better
- Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Duomo Museum
- Professional and licensed expert guide
- Transport to the meeting spot
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guided Cathedral visits take place on afternoon tours; morning tours include independent entry after the tour with your pre-reserved tickets.
- Low season (generally November to March) is often seen as an opportunity for renovation and maintenance. Therefore, sites may be closed during this period, often without warning.
- Please note that Cathedral entry is not available on Sundays.
- Individuals wearing sleeveless shirts and shorts above knees are not allowed inside the cathedral.
- Backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
- This tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
- 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.
- The baptistery is currently undergoing restoration of the vault's mosaics.
- Giotto’s Bell Tower has no lift available.
- 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.
- You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with the cathedral’s dress requirements.
- 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.
- 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.
- Accademia Gallery admission ticket: €24
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
