David & Accademia Guided Tour with Timed Entry Ticket

About this experience

Best of Florence with three flexible tour options designed to suit your time and interests. Start with a visit to the Accademia Gallery, where you’ll admire Michelangelo’s David and learn the stories behind this world-famous masterpiece with an expert guide. Choose to keep it short with a 1-hour express tour focused on David, upgrade to include a guided walk through Florence’s iconic landmarks such as Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo (outside) or opt for a more in-depth experience combining the Accademia with the Uffizi Gallery, home to masterpieces by Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci. Whether you’re looking for a quick highlight, a city overview, or a deeper dive into Renaissance art, each experience is led by knowledgeable guides and carefully designed to make the most of your time in Florence.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 30min

   Enjoy a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery. Discover Michelangelo’s masterpieces and other Renaissance treasures as your expert guide brings their stories to life.

2. Stop 2 · 30min

   See Michelangelo's David up close as your guide explains the remarkable details, proportions, and symbolism that made it one of the world's most famous sculptures.

3. Stop 3

   If Accademia + City Walking Tour option selected: Cross Florence’s most iconic bridge, lined with historic jewelery shops, while your guide shares stories of merchants, secret passages, and Medici intrigue.

4. Stop 4

   If Accademia + City Walking Tour option selected: Stand before Florence’s stunning cathedral as your guide reveals the story of Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome and the ambition that transformed the city skyline.

5. Stop 5 · 1h 30min

   If Accademia & Uffizi option selected: Continue to the Uffizi Gallery for a guided visit. Admire masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo while tracing the evolution of Renaissance art.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• * Accademia Guided Tour * & * Accademia + Uffizi Gallery * Meet your guide at Piazza San Marco, next to the Monument to Manfredo Fanti.
• * Accademia + City Walking Tour * * Until December 31st, 2026: Meet your guide at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi nearest the Arno River, just at the base of a statue of Galileo Galilei * From January 1st, 2027: Meet your guide at Piazza San Marco, next to the Monument to Manfredo Fanti.

End point

• The service concludes at Accademia Gallery

• A valid ID is required for entry to the Accademia Gallery in Florence, regardless of whether visitors hold full-price, reduced, or free tickets. • Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. • Your guide will be easily recognizable by a City Wonders tour sign at the meeting location. • 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 • Please note that 3 options are available: the Accademia Gallery guided tour, a Florence walking tour followed by an Accademia guided tour, or an upgraded option including guided tours of both the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi. Please ensure you select your preferred option and arrive at the designated meeting point. ----- ** If Accademia Gallery guided tour is selected ** • Meet at Piazza San Marco, next to the Monument to Manfredo Fanti. ----- ** If Accademia Gallery + Walking Tour is selected ** • Until December 31st, 2026: Your tour starts near the Uffizi Gallery, at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi closest to the Arno River, at the base of the statue of Galileo Galilei • From January 1st, 2027: Meet at Piazza San Marco, next to the Monument to Manfredo Fanti. ----- *** If 'Accademia + Uffizi Gallery is selected *** • First part of the tour - Meet at Piazza San Marco, next to the Monument to Manfredo Fanti. • Second part of the tour - Your tour starts near the Uffizi Gallery, at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi closest to the Arno River, at the base of the statue of Galileo Galilei • Please note that, depending on the time selected, there will be approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours of free time between the two visits. Make sure to check with your guide the meeting time for the second part of your tour

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please make sure to double-check your meeting point, as it may change based on the option you booked
• Full names of all participants must be provided at booking and must match a valid government-issued ID or passport. Entry to the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries will be refused if names do not match, and changes cannot be made after booking
• Official Admission to the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze included (€20 – Adult (26+) admission ticket, €2 – Reduced admission ticket for European Union citizens aged 18–25 inclusive and Free admission for visitors under 18 years of age; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult holding a valid ticket)
• If Uffizi Option is selected: Entry tickets for the Uffizi Gallery included (€29 - Adult admission ticket, €2 - Reduced admission ticket for European Union citizens aged 18-25 inclusive and €0- Free admission for visitors under 18 years of age)
• From January 1st, 2027, if your tour includes the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries, you will also enjoy a walking tour between venues, allowing your English-speaking guide to share fascinating stories and insights about Florence’s history and highlights along the way. Please note that the break between the two parts of the tour will no longer be included.

Cancellation policy

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