Florence in a Day:Michelangelo's David, Uffizi, Duomo & City Tour

Quick facts

Duration

5h

Group

Small group, up to 15 travellers

Languages

English

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 1h 15m

   Enter the Accademia with a reserved ticket and see Michelangelo’s David up close. Your guide reveals the details that make the sculpture extraordinary and introduces you to Michelangelo’s other works in the gallery..

2. Stop 2 · 15m

   Continue through Florence’s historic centre to the Duomo. Admire Brunelleschi’s enormous dome from outside and hear how he solved the engineering challenge that had left the cathedral unfinished.

3. Stop 3 · 15m

   See the Baptistery and its celebrated bronze doors, which Michelangelo praised as the “Gates of Paradise.” Your guide explains the artistry and ambition behind one of Florence’s most famous landmarks.

4. Stop 4 · 15m

   Explore Florence’s historic civic square, filled with sculptures and imposing buildings. See where Michelangelo’s David originally stood before it was moved to the Accademia.

5. Stop 5 · 15m

   Discover Florence’s famous bridge, lined with shops above the Arno River. Hear how it survived centuries of change and became one of the city’s most recognisable sights.

6. Stop 6 · 15m

   Pass through the historic market and meet Il Porcellino, the bronze boar whose polished snout visitors rub for good luck. Your guide shares the story behind this much-loved Florentine tradition.

7. Stop 7 · 1h 30m

   Enter the Uffizi with a timed ticket and follow your guide through a selection of Renaissance masterpieces. See works by artists including Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci, and discover the stories behind the paintings.

Meeting point

Good to know

• 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 our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
• We are unable to accommodate guests with strollers on this tour.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
• Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
• Please note that tour durations and schedules may vary slightly depending on the chosen departure time. The 09:45 a.m. departure of this tour includes a 1-hour lunch break/free time. The 08:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. departures include a 30-minute coffee break.
• Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
• The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted. Failure to provide this information may result in the cancellation of your reservation.
• 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 Uffizi Gallery.
• Please note that the Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket (€24 per person) is included in the tour price (€20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions