Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour

Experience Florence in a Day on a guided small-group tour that brings together the city’s greatest highlights. Use timed entry tickets to see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, then discover the heart of Cathedral Square with access to the Baptistery, Duomo Museum, and Santa Reparata. Afternoon tours include entry to the Cathedral interior, while morning tours admire it from the outside. Continue through Florence’s historic center to see landmarks like Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi area, and Ponte Vecchio. Choose to add a self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower for unforgettable views. - Florence in a Day experience covering top highlights in one tour. - Timed entry tickets to see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia. - Visit Cathedral Square with access to the Baptistery, Duomo Museum & Santa Reparata - Optional self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower for panoramic city views.

1. 1

   Piazza San Marco

   Pass by

   Meet your expert guide and join your group in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco.

2. 2

   Galleria dell'Accademia

   1 hour

   Begin your journey at the Accademia Gallery with your timed entry tickets, where your expert guide will showcase Michelangelo’s world-famous Statue of David, unraveling its history and artistic brilliance along with other remarkable works housed in the museum. Learn the story of the famous David statue and its creator Michelangelo.

3. 3

   Piazza Del Duomo

   15 min

   Continue your tour in Duomo Square and follow your expert guide to discover the most famous monument in the heart of Florence. Benefit from their local knowledge in this intimate small group tour.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   30 min

   Afternoon tours include guided entry to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore to admire its stunning frescoes and the remarkable details beneath Brunelleschi’s dome. Morning tours include an exterior visit, followed by independent entry after the tour with your pre-reserved tickets.

5. 5

   Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo

   15 min

   Depending on availability and timing, you will visit either the Duomo Museum, where original sculptures and reliefs reveal how the cathedral complex once looked—and how masters like Michelangelo and Donatello left their mark on the city, or the Florence Baptistery, where you will be able to gaze up at its glowing golden mosaics and discover why the famous bronze doors earned the name “Gates of Paradise.”

6. 6

   Piazza della Signoria

   Pass by

   Then, continue your walk to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air museum filled with Renaissance sculptures and dominated by the historic Palazzo Vecchio.

7. 7

   Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi

   Pass by

   Pass the Uffizi Gallery from the outside and hear stories about the Medici family and the artists they supported.

8. 8

   Ponte Vecchio

   Pass by

   End your tour at the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, lined with traditional goldsmith shops.

9. 9

   Stop 9

   15 min

   Upgrade your experience by selecting the Giotto Bell Tower climb, which lets you ascend at your own pace for panoramic views across Florence’s timeless skyline.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Guided Cathedral visits take place on afternoon tours; morning tours include independent entry after the tour with your pre-reserved tickets.
• Low season (generally November to March) is often seen as an opportunity for renovation and maintenance. Therefore, sites may be closed during this period, often without warning.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.