Florence Combo | David First Viewing & Duomo with Terraces Semi-Private Tour
Group · 6 Max
2 hrs 45 mins
Enjoy an exclusive VIP combo tour of David and the Duomo Terraces.
Thanks to LivTours’ special partnerships with the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo, we are proud to offer this truly unique double experience: early access to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David without the crowds, followed by a priority access tour of the Duomo Terraces – where you’ll explore the 100 feet high exterior balconies in a small group; with no other groups present.
You’ll see the highlights of both the Accademia and Duomo. This is a truly VIP morning in Florence.
Please note: due to the unique circumstances of this tour your group size will have a max of 10 people for the second half of the tour in Florence’s Duomo
- Enjoy an exclusive VIP Combo tour of David & the Duomo’s Terraces
- Enter the Accademia and Duomo with LivTours special priority access
- View Michelangelo’s David on a semi-private tour, before the crowds
- Enjoy truly exclusive access to the Duomo Terraces with panoramic views
- Learn the fascinating history of Michelangelo and the Medicis of Florence
Semi-Private tours and experiences are guaranteed six participants max.
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Enjoy this exclusive VIP Combo Tour – without the crowds – of two of Florence’s most beloved monuments: the first viewing of Michelangelo’s iconic statue of David in the Accademia Gallery, followed by priority entry into the Duomo to visit the rooftop Terraces, high above the city, where your group will be the only people present.
Your expert guide will meet your semi-private group outside the Accademia at 8 a.m. Be among the first people of the day to view the breathtaking statue of David. You’ll walk into an almost empty hall to see him standing there, a majestic, towering figure of the ages. You’ll have plenty of time to admire this colossal icon from a 360-degree perspective, as your guide tells you the story of Michelangelo’s life and genius. How, aged 26, he chiseled David from one massive slab of marble, working for days and nights without food or sleep – or a bath!
You’ll see other highlights of the Accademia, including Michelangelo’s emotive unfinished marble torsos, Giambologna’s statue of The Abduction of a Sabine Woman, and the Coronation of the Virgin, by Jacopo before heading 10 minutes down the street to the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, more famously called the Duomo.
With priority access, you’ll enter the Duomo, and go straight up to the rafters to explore the Terraces. Thanks to a special partnership with LivTours, you will be the only visitors present. The two balconies are 230 feet long, giving you unparalleled views over the rooftops of Florence, the Bell-tower, and Baptistry. You’ll see Brunelleschi’s famous dome up close and the intricate colorful marble cladding of the cathedral.
End with a fascinating tour of the Duomo’s gothic interior, admiring the stunning frescoes of the dome.
Please note: due to the unique circumstances of this tour your group size will have a max of 10 people for the second half of the tour in Florence’s Duomo
- Fully guided experience
- First entry to the Accademia
- Private viewing of David
- Exclusive VIP Duomo Terraces Visit
- Spectacular rooftop panorama over Florence
- Photography is only permitted without flash inside the museums
- Please note: in order to reach the terraces you must climb 150 stairs—there is no elevator. The staircase is narrow and not recommended for individuals who suffer from claustrophobia.
- Please note: due to the unique circumstances of this tour your group size will have a max of 10 people
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter
- Backpacks are not permitted in the Accademia or Duomo
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
LivTours’ group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel, and we are proud to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the industry. LivTours is committed to providing travelers with truly sustainable tours with the lowest possible environmental impact, all while supporting the local industries and people of each unique destination. To learn more about how you can actively support sustainable tourism and how LivTours is contributing, click here.
All LivTours Semi-Private Group Tours are limited to 6 guests per tour guide. Our commitment to maintaining our uniquely tiny group sizes can sometimes be a little tricky, mathematically speaking. For example, we want to ensure that traveling families and friends can tour together so on rare occasions we may add one or two guests in order to not split groups. On that same note, you may also find yourself on tour with less than six people! We thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
By selecting Choose Dates Later / Buy as Gift at booking, any tour can be purchased without fixed dates. This is the perfect option if you want to purchase your tour as a gift for a loved one, or if you are in the pre-planning phase of your vacation. After booking, you will receive a Travel Voucher Code and full instructions on how to schedule your tours when ready. Once your travel plans are confirmed, you can easily use the Travel Voucher Code on the LivTours website to formally schedule your tours. You can find out more here.
