David & Accademia Gallery Skip-the-Line & Optional Guided Tours
Experience Florence like a true insider on this small-group tour of the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s iconic David. Skip the long lines and step straight into one of the city’s most celebrated art collections with a professional, English-speaking guide.
After admiring David up close, continue with a guided walking tour through Florence’s historic center (if option selected), uncovering landmarks like the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and more. Group size is limited to just 17 guests, ensuring a more personalized, immersive experience. Audio headsets are provided, so you’ll never miss a word of your expert guide’s insights.
Book ahead to skip the lines and make the most of your time in Florence—this is the perfect way to combine world-class art with a deep dive into the heart of the Renaissance.
Options
Accademia + City Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Walking Tour & Accademia Tour: Best of Florence Walking Tour with Michelangelo's David and Duomo (from outside)
Starting point:
Statua di Galileo Galilei, Piazzale degli Uffizi, 418, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
What's included in David & Accademia Gallery Skip-the-Line & Optional Guided Tours
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gallerie Degli Uffizi
Delve deeper into Florence’s rich history with a visit to all the most important sights of the city. With an expert, English-speaking guide and audio headset, hear the city come to life before you as you listen to a fun and interesting commentary about the art and architecture found throughout Florence.
Ponte VecchioPass-by Only
With your guide leading the way you’ll visit all the most important sights, starting off from the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge, the Uffizi Courtyard (from the outside), the sculptures at Piazza Signoria and the gold doors of the Baptistery.
Piazza del Duomo
We’ll visit the Duomo Square, where the magnificent Florence Cathedral is, known locally as Il Duomo, for the stunning dome that crowns it. This incredible feat of engineering required a whole new process for its construction, which your guide will describe as you view it from the outside. The entrance to the Duomo is free, and you're welcome to visit it on your own at another time, as your guide will already have provided a full explanation of its interior and exterior during the tour
Inclusions
- Headsets to hear your guide's commentary (if option selected)
- Group of 17 people or less (if guided tour selected)
- Skip-the-Line Ticket to See Michelangelo’s David at Accademia, Includes All Fees
- See Florence Cathedral (the Duomo) from outside (if walking tour option selected)
- Guided Florence walking tour in English (if option selected)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet your host at Libreria Evangelica (on maps Libreria Cristiana CLC Firenze) just in front of the entrance of the Accademia to collect your ticket
- Meet your guide at Piazza San Marco, next to the Monument to Manfredo Fanti.
- Meet you guide near the Uffizi gallery, at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi nearest the Arno River, just at the base of a statue of Galileo Galilei (if you are facing the Arno River, it is the statue in the right corner).
End Points
- The service concludes at Accademia Gallery
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Please ensure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. • Our City Wonders guides will have City Wonders tour sign at the meeting point for easy recognition. • Please note that there are 3 options available: the Accademia Gallery Entrance Ticket Only, The Accademia Gallery Guided Tour or A Florence Walking Tour followed by the Accademia Guided Tour. Please ensure you pick your prefered option. • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. • You may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue • Only very small bags are allowed in the Accademia Gallery. • Please note that Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Courtyard are not included in this visit • Entrance into some churches may require a dress code that specifies that knees and shoulders should be covered. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress. • A valid ID is required for entry to the Accademia Gallery in Florence, regardless of whether visitors hold full-price, reduced, or free tickets. • Gratuities for your guide that provided excellent service are appreciated!
