Private Walking Tour of Florence | City Highlights with David & Duomo

LivTours’ private walking tour of Florence is perfect if you want to experience the beautiful Renaissance city with an expert guide making a memorable day full of art and history. Though the highlight of this tour is Michelangelo’s David, your guide will show you so many more specialties as you explore the mecca of Renaissance art. On this walking tour, you can expect to see the Palazzo Vecchio, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, and of course, Michelangelo’s David.

A relatively small city, Florence packs a big punch as the birthplace of Renaissance art, so having a private tour guide is ideal to limit its daunting nature. Your guide will show what lies below the surface and give you a glimpse into why Florence is considered one of the most prestigious cities for art.

• Stroll the streets of the birthplace of Italian Renaissance with your private guide
• Discover the secrets behind Brunelleschi's Dome, a masterpiece towering over Florence
• Admire the oldest bridge in Florence - il Ponte Vecchio - that crosses the Arno River
• Enjoy LivTours’ exclusive priority access and reserved entry, avoiding crowds & waits
• Soak up the beauty of Michelangelo's 17 foot statue - The David - from just feet away

Your private walking tour of Florence is curated to your schedule and can begin at any hour that is convenient for you. You will meet your tour guide at the centrally located Piazza della Signoria, and the tour will begin in what is considered, an outdoor museum. You will then begin your stroll towards Palazzo Vecchio, marveling at the statues and fountains flanking the main facade.

Your guide will take you towards the picturesque Ponte Vecchio, and share with you the fascinating history of Florence’s longest-standing bridge. Admire the numerous jewelry shops nestled along both sides of this Medieval bridge, enjoy its colorful charm, and take a few moments to snap some photos as this is one of the most photographed sites in Florence.

Your tour continues as you stroll through the charming streets where some of the greatest artists have walked – Michelangelo, Dante Alighieri, and Botticelli. You will make a stop at the Piazza della Repubblica. Nowadays it is lined with quaint cafes and hotels, but it was once home to an Ancient Roman Forum and has suffered many changes throughout time.

Next, it is on to the unique Duomo made of green, white, and pink local marble, crowned with Brunelleschi’s Dome which is said to have been inspired by the magnificent engineering of the Pantheon in Rome. Right next to the Duomo is an eight-sided building which is the Baptistery. Admire its Holy Door, coined as the Gates of Paradise by Lorenzo Ghiberti, thanks to the opulent beauty of the gold reliefs which serve to tell the story of the Old Testament – a truly unique Renaissance masterpiece.

Your Florence walking tour will close with a visit to the famous Galleria dell’Accademia, where you will reserved entry tickets. Michelangelo’s original David is a majestic statue that is sure to impress at 17 feet high, this iconic piece was completed when the artist was only 29 years old.

• Piazza della Signoria
• Ponte Vecchio
• Piazza della Repubblica
• Duomo (from the outside)
• Florence baptistery (from the outside)
• Giottos bell tower (from the outside)
• Reserved entry tickets to Accademia Gallery

• 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.
• Wearing closed-toe shoes is a safety requirement on this tour.
• The Florence Cathedral is an active church and can be closed unexpectedly for liturgical ceremonies.
• Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in another language than English.

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.

When you book a LivTours Private Tour or Experience, you are guaranteed a dedicated, expert guide that allows you the flexibility to start your tour at a time which is convenient for you, making planning easy. Our private tours ensure that you will get a tailored experience to meet all your needs so we go at your pace, perfect for families with younger children, elderly, or individuals with accessibility needs. Please be advised that all private tours begin at a base price starting at two people*. Prices are inclusive of entry tickets where applicable. *Some Ferrari private experiences are inclusive of one person only.

Make your experience even more unique by upgrading your LivTours experience. Please note: add-ons are non refundable.

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.