Florence Walking Tour City Highlights with David & Duomo | Semi-Private

LivTours walking tour of Florence shows you city highlights including access to see Michelangelo’s David and the infamous Duomo. It is a perfect way to immerse yourself in this charming Renaissance city. Being a semi-private tour, you will be in a group with no more than five other travelers, allowing for a intimate and personalized experience.

Your expert guide will show you a side of Italy and Florence that local Italians cherish most, all while making sure you don’t miss out on any of the must-see attractions. You’ll have a lovely walk, visiting most of the historic sites Florence has to offer, and end up at one of the artistic masterpieces many have dreamed of seeing in their lifetime – The David. This tour is designed to optimize your time – no lines to wait in and a small sized group – so walking around town and through crowded museums is quick and comfortable.

• See the highlights of Florence on this semi-private tour (max 6) with an expert guide
• Enjoy a stroll through the birthplace of Renaissance advancements, architecture & art
• Revel in the luxury of having priority access tickets to see Michelangelo's David
• Soak up the vivid colors of the most important Renaissance masterpieces in the world
• Admire the 17 foot marble sculpture of Michelangelo’s David without waiting in line

Your semi-private Florence walking tour begins at Piazza della Signoria where you will start your stroll through the medieval streets where famous artists like Dante, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci once called home. Soon enough you will be in Palazzo Vecchio where you can admire a replica of Michelangelo’s David, giving you a taste of what is to come.

Your next stop, you will be heading towards the renowned medieval bridge known as Ponte Vecchio where you can stop and admire the Arno River. Here you can take charming photos and browse the local jewelry shops nestled along both sides of the bridge. Once you are ready, your guide will walk you to the very center of Florence, the Piazza della Repubblica, which once housed the Roman Forum. Today the square is lined with great cafes and a central meeting point for Florentines.

Next, it is on to the Cathedral of Florence, commonly known as the Duomo. Take a moment to soak up the beautiful work of this icon of Florence with its detailed exterior in white, green, and red marble. Stare in awe while you learn about the talented architect Filippo Brunelleschi from your expert guide. No visit to the Duomo is complete without admiring the Baptistry, a small building just in front of the main doors. Take time to admire Lorenzo Ghiberti’s golden Gates of Paradise — three-ton bronze doors that tell the story of the Old Testament – a truly unique Renaissance masterpiece.

This tour ends by visiting the renowned Renaissance sculpture – Michelangelo’s David. Made from one piece of leftover marble, this 17-foot sculpture was created when Michelangelo was just 29 years old. Your expert guide will tell you stories of Michelangelo and his time in Florence, and how the Statue of David came to be.

• Piazza della Signoria
• Ponte Vecchio
• Leather Market & Porcellin
• Via del Corso
• Piazza Repubblica
• Duomo (from outside on walking portion)
• Accademia & Highlights
• Michelangelo's David

• 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.
• There is no photography allowed in some or all areas of this tour.
• Wearing closed-toe shoes is a safety requirement on this tour.
• Guests with wheelchair accessibility needs will find difficulty with this itinerary proposed in this tour. In order to ensure a barrier-free tour with alternative routes, please book the private version of this tour.
• The Florence Cathedral is an active church and can be closed unexpectedly for liturgical ceremonies.
• Lunch is not included in the price of the tour.

Accademia Museum Access and Visitor Regulations

Entry Rules

• For security reasons, all visitors are subject to screening via metal detector.
• The Gallery does not provide a cloakroom service. Therefore, luggage, large backpacks, helmets, or any bulky item exceeding 40 x 30 x 18 cm are not permitted.
• Mobile phones must be switched off or set to silent mode.

The Following Are Prohibited Inside the Gallery

• Smoking (including e-cigarettes/vapes).
• Taking photographs using flash, selfie sticks, tripods, or bulky equipment.
• Bringing beverages of any kind (including cans and glass bottles), except plastic bottles of water up to 0.5 liters.
• Bringing knives, metal tools, firearms, weapons, or hazardous materials (including visitors legally licensed to carry weapons).
• Wearing clothing deemed inappropriate for the setting (e.g., swimsuits, revealing attire), walking barefoot, or being shirtless.

For further information on Accademia Museum Access and Visitor Regulations, please find the full list from the Accademia Museum here.

All LivTours Semi-Private Group Tours are capped at six guests per tour guide. Our commitment to maintaining this uniquely tiny group size 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 to avoid separating 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.

 

 

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