Sightseeing Tours: Florence in one day: Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo’s David and City Guided Walking Tour

About the Experience

With so much incredible art, history and architecture, seeing all that Florence has to offer can be a challenge. We take the trouble out of your visit by covering the best parts of Florence in a single day with an expert, English-speaking guide to lead you around the city. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the sights and stories that make Florence a must-see on any trip to Italy.

Although vast in its offerings, Florence is a compact city. Our Florence tour includes a walking tour of the historical centre, covering all the must-see outdoor sights. We’ll admire the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge where colourful jewelry stores line the cobbled street. We’ll visit the leather market and rub the nose of Il Porcellino for good luck. Your expert guide will lead you around Piazza Signoria where you’ll hear the stories behind the beautiful sculptures and see the place where Michelangelo’s ‘David’ once stood.

We’ll also take some time to visit the crown jewel of Florence, Il Duomo, from the outside. Known for its huge red dome (visible from all over the city), Florence Cathedral is 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 provided you with a full explanation of its inside and outside features.

The Accademia Gallery is our last stop for one of Florence’s many show-stoppers. Skip the long lines here with a pre-reserved entry time and prepare to be amazed. Housed in a bright open space beneath a roof that had to be raised to accommodate him, is Michelangelo’s great sculptural masterpiece, ‘David’. Your guide will help you admire him from every angle, explaining the techniques that Michelangelo used to make marble look as soft as butter. She will also take some time to explain his unfinished ‘Slaves’. Rising from the rock piece by piece, these sculptures offer incredible insight into how the great master worked – and how much work it took to create a sculpture to this level of perfection.

In keeping with our promise to see all of Florence in a day, we’ll take a 1.5-hour break for lunch (not included) and then regroup, energized for the final leg of our day. Finish the tour with a visit to the Uffizi Gallery and navigate with a guide through the iconic works by Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Perugino, Michelangelo, Titian and Vasari to name just a few.

Whether you're stopping in Florence for a day, or plan to use it as a base from which to explore Tuscany, this tour will paint the perfect portrait of its unique art, architecture, and history, ensuring that you leave an aficionado of all of the above!

Includes Accademia Gallery skip the line admission. Entrance to Uffizi Gallery and headsets of English speaking guide. 

Important notes:

• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. We are also unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our Tours.
• You need to be dressed conservatively to get into the churches, with the knees and shoulders covered.
• Remember to bring the voucher and valid photo ID with you
• We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues.
• Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside.
• To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your Tour.