--- title: Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Uffizi, Duomo &City Tour lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 127 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 1290 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: First visit, half a day rank_in_category: 1 of 7 (Uffizi Gallery Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-18 data_updated: 2026-09-18 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-in-a-day-michelangelo-s-david-uffizi-duomo-city-tour/ --- # Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Uffizi, Duomo &City Tour **Guidekin's take:** One guided walk for a first visit: David at the Accademia and the Uffizi with timed tickets for both, plus Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo from outside, at €127 per person in a small group or as a private tier. A walking day at a moderate pace; only the late morning departure has a lunch break. Rated 4.74 by 1290 travellers. ## Overview Visiting Florence for the first time? This is the best way to see it all in one day. Explore the city’s must-see highlights with an expert local guide, including a visit to Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery and the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. With timed entry tickets, you’ll spend more time experiencing Florence’s greatest masterpieces and less time waiting. Your expert art historian guide brings the Renaissance to life — explaining why David is one of the most iconic sculptures in the world and how Italian art evolved into the vibrant works that changed Western culture. Between museum visits, enjoy a guided walk through Florence’s historic centre, passing the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the bustling Leather Market. Ideal for first-time visitors who want a comprehensive, stress-free introduction to Florence’s art, history, and culture — all in one perfectly planned day. ## Key facts - Price: from €127 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 1290 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Florence in a Day Small Group | €127 / person | English | Small Group Tour | | Florence in a Day Private | €430 / person (for 2+ people) | English | with Accademia and Uffizi: Experience the best of Florence on a full-day private tour combining art, architecture, and history. | ## What's included - Local English-speaking guide - Piazza della Repubblica - Palazzo Vecchio (from the outside) - Timed entry tickets to Accademia Gallery (Michelangelo's 'David') - Skip-the-line tickets for the Uffizi Gallery - Ponte Vecchio - Florence Duomo (from the outside) - Piazza della Signoria - Leather Market & Il Porcellino - Small Group of 15 or fewer ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel Pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Galleria dell'Accademia** (1h 15m; admission included) - You'll start with a timed entry to the Florence Accademia, home to Michelangelo's David. Discover what makes David so special and introduce you to other Michelangelo works that you may not have noticed otherwise. 2. **Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore** (15m) - Your Florence In A Day Tour continues with a walking tour of the city. At the Cathedral (Florence Duomo), you'll view the enormous dome from outside, and your guide will tell you the story of how it went from a near catastrophe to the greatest building achievement of its age. 3. **Battistero Di San Giovanni** (15m) - You'll also see the Florence Baptistery, home to the set of bronze doors that were thought so beautiful, Michelangelo called them the "Gates of Paradise" 4. **Piazza della Signoria** (15m) - Your guided walking tour continues to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand. 5. **Ponte Vecchio** (15m) - Experience the endless charm of Florence and the remarkable Ponte Vecchio. 6. **Mercato del Porcellino** (15m) - From Piazza Signoria you'll pass by a handful of wonderful hidden sights, like Il Porcellino, the pig whose snout promises luck. 7. **Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi** (1h 30m; admission included) - Time entry ticket into the (incredibly busy) Uffizi Gallery to see some of the best paintings from the Renaissance. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:00, 08:15, 09:00, 09:45, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 13:30 - 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. Meet in Piazza San Giovanni, by column of San Zanobi next to Baptistery of St. John. Piazza San Giovanni is a centrally located square in front of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. ## 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. - This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. - Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information. - Please note that tour durations and schedules may vary slightly depending on the chosen departure time. The 09:45 a.m. departure of this tour includes a 1-hour lunch break/free time. The 08:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. departures include a 30-minute coffee break. - Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests. - The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted. Failure to provide this information may result in the cancellation of your reservation. - 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 Uffizi Gallery. - Please note that the Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket (€24 per person) is included in the tour price (€20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee). ## How it compares in Uffizi Gallery Tours Ranked **#1 of 7** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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