--- title: Best of Florence: Small Group Tour David & Accademia with Duomo lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 55 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.71 reviews: 2045 duration_minutes: 150 duration_max_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: David plus Duomo? rank_in_category: 8 of 16 (Accademia Gallery & David Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-18 data_updated: 2026-09-18 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/best-of-florence-small-group-tour-david-accademia-with-duomo/ --- # Best of Florence: Small Group Tour David & Accademia with Duomo **Guidekin's take:** A small group walk that opens with timed entry to David at the Accademia, then Piazza della Signoria, the Baptistery doors and Ponte Vecchio, from €55 per person. Tiers add a Duomo climb or a private guide; on Sundays the cathedral is explained from outside, and knees and shoulders must be covered. Rated 4.71 by 2045 travellers. **David plus Duomo?:** Choose Best of Florence for David and cathedral entry; €55 per person is NO ACCADEMIA, without David. 4.71 from 2045 reviews. Trade-off: Base excludes David; dome tier replaces city walk. (last checked September 18, 2026) ## Overview Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on a small-group walking tour through Florence. Begin with a timed entry ticket to view Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. Afterwards, your guide takes you to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand. Then explore the streets of Florence, taking in landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio bridge, Palazzo della Signoria e Piazza della Repubblica. If you select the VIP David & Duomo option at time of booking, instead of a Florence walking tour, you'll spend more time in the Duomo, getting exclusive access to the Duomo's North Terrace and climbing to the top of the Dome for stunning panoramic views of Florence. If you select the 3 Davids of Florence option at the time of booking, you’ll visit three iconic David sculptures at the Accademia Gallery, Bargello, and Piazza della Signoria with a private art-history-trained guide. ## Key facts - Price: from €55 per person - Duration: 2h 30m–3h 30m - Rating: 4.71/5 from 2045 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Walks - Italy & Spain ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Best of Florence- NO ACCADEMIA | €55 / person | English | Florence Duomo & City Tour: Skip the line at the Duomo and enjoy an extended walking tour of Florence's historic center. DOES NOT include the Accademia. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes | | Best of Florence | €63 / person | English | Accademia & Cathedral: Timed entry ticket to David at Accademia & to Florence Cathedral with guided City Highlights Walking Tour Duration: 3 hours | | Exclusive Access Upgrade | €184 / person | English | Dome Climb & Terraces: Best of Florence guided tour upgrade to include Cathedral Dome Climb and Exclusive Terrace Access (excluding city walk) Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes | | Private - 3 Davids of Florence | €200 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Private 3 Davids of Florence: Uncover Florence’s three David sculptures at the Accademia Gallery, Bargello, and Piazza della Signoria with a private guide. | | Private - Best of Florence | €250 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private - Best of Florence: Enjoy Michelangelo's David & the spectacular Duomo on this private and guided Renaissance city walking tour. Duration: 3 hours | ## What's included - Bargello Museum (if 3 Davids option selected) - Local English-speaking guide - Expertly guided walking tour of Florence (Best of Florence tour only) - Skip-the-line Florence Duomo climb (if option selected) - Timed entry ticket to Accademia Gallery (if option selected) - Baptistery Doors (Gates of Paradise) - Ponte Vecchio - Piazza Repubblica - Piazza della Signoria - Exclusive access to Duomo North Terrace (if option selected) ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off ## Itinerary 1. **Galleria dell'Accademia** (1h; admission included) - If you select the option with the Accademia Gallery, begin your day with a timed entry ticket into the Florence Accademia to see Michelangelo's masterpiece, the jaw-dropping David. 2. **Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore** (1h; admission included) - Your Florence tour continues to Florence Duomo. You'll skip the line to enter the Cathedral with your guide which will tell you all about the history and the secrets of this incredible church. If you select the VIP David & Duomo option at time of booking, you'll also gain... 3. **Piazza della Signoria** (15m) - If you chose the Best of Florence option at time of booking, your guided walking tour takes you first to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand. 4. **Palazzo Vecchio** (pass by, no stop) - Pause outside the Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of Medici power, and now Florence's city hall. 5. **Mercato del Porcellino** (20m) - From Piazza Signoria you'll pass by the Uffizi Gallery and a handful of wonderful hidden sights, like Il Porcellino, the pig whose snout promises luck. 6. **Piazza della Repubblica** (pass by, no stop) - Experience this lively and historic square as your guide shares its connection to Ancient Roman times. 7. **Ponte Vecchio** (15m) - Take to the streets to experience the endless charm of Florence and the remarkable Ponte Vecchio ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 9 start times between 08:30 and 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-18 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets in Piazza di San Marco at the Monument to General Manfredo Fanti statue in the center of the square. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements. - We are unable to accommodate guests with strollers on this tour. - On Sundays, we will not enter the Cathedral of Florence due to Sunday mass. The guide will provide an explanation of the Duomo from the outside. Additionally, entry will not be possible on exceptional days when the Cathedral is closed for liturgical ceremonies or special Duomo holidays; in those cases, your guide will provide the explanation from outside as well. - Due to the religious nature of the Cathedral, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry. - During Christmas, Easter periods, and liturgical celebrations, due to increased visitor traffic, the Duomo skip-the-line option is not guaranteed. As a result, you may encounter a wait before entering the Duomo. - Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests. - Please note that the order of stops and itinerary may vary. - Please note that the Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket (€24 per person) is included in the tour price (€20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee). - Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction. - Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery. ## How it compares in Accademia Gallery & David Tours Ranked **#8 of 16** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Special Entry & Guided Tour of Michelangelo’s David in Florence](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/special-entry-guided-tour-of-michelangelo-s-david-in-florence/?format=md) — €25 per person, 4.91 (1290) 2. [florence-accademia-gallery-tour-timed-entry-tickets-included](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-accademia-gallery-tour-timed-entry-tickets-included/?format=md) — 4.86 (3182) 3. 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