Why choose this Florence tour ?
Enjoy a well-planned private walking tour in Florence to see the major sites: the Cathedral, the Statue of David, and the dome of Brunelleschi.
Visit the Accademia Gallery to see and understand Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the statue of David.
Avoid the longest lines to enjoy these masterpieces with a professional local guide.
Take advantage of the Brunelleschi Pass.
Pre-reserved admission tickets are included, making this private tour to see David and the Duomo the best investment that you can make.
Make the most of your Florence adventure
What makes Private Tour Florence – Accademia, Cathedral and Brunelleschi’s Dome a unique experience ?
Meet your expert guide and join your group in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco. This private tour will give you a more interactive and personalized experience.
Begin your journey at the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David, easily the most famous sculpture in the world. Head in faster with pre-reserved tickets and a separate entrance. Learn the story of the famous David statue and its creator, Michelangelo. Once inside, admire Michelangelo’s unfinished and powerful work, “Prisoners,” along with the works of other famous artists.
In the company of your expert guide, learn about the Cathedral, and its construction through the centuries, and how it came to be the religious center of Florence. The included Brunelleschi Pass will give you access to all attractions in the Duomo Complex.
Benefit from your guide’s knowledge to understand its relationship with the rest of the magnificent buildings in the square.
See the Baptistry famous with its spectacular Gates of Paradise, located right in front of the cathedral Santa Maria Del Fiore. These stunning Gates are actually only copies of the original. You can visit the Museum to see them after the tour’s end using your Brunelleschi Pass.
Exclusive access to the Dome of the Cathedral of Florence lets you climb to the top at your leisure to soak up the spectacular views of the city.
It’s the perfect way to see Florence from above, using our pre-reserved tickets to climb the famous dome of Brunelleschi.
A visit to the cupola of the Florence Duomo is a must-do, and the only way to see it up close and enjoy the extraordinary views is to climb up 463 steps. Along the way, you can admire Giorgio Vasari’s frescoes of the Last Judgment up close.
Benefit from your exclusive Passes to see Giotto’s bell tower at your leisure; it’s one of the four principal monuments in the Piazza del Duomo.
Clad in white, pink, and green marble like the cathedral adjacent to it, the majestic square bell tower is considered to be the most beautiful in Italy. As such, it was probably designed more for decorative than functional purposes.
Continue your tour in Duomo Square, following your expert guide into most famous monument in the heart of Florence. Take advantage of local knowledge in this intimate private tour.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church, and it can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, even without notice (for the funeral of a Cardinal, for example).
- Visitors are advised that the Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- Entry to the Cathedral is not guaranteed as the Cathedral is a working church and hours can change without notice due to liturgical or other reasons. Our guides make every effort to enter the Cathedral with guests.
- Please note that backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
- Florence can be very warm in the summer. Please be advised that this tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Private Tour Florence – Accademia, Cathedral and Brunelleschi’s Dome Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Brunelleschi’s Pass with exclusive access for all monuments in the Duomo complex.
- Pre-reserved tickets for the Accademia to see the David
- Private tour for a more interactive and personalised experience
- Professional expert guide with insider’s knowledge
- Pre-reserved tickets to climb the dome of the cathedral
Not Included
- Transport to the meeting spot
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Walks In Europe.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 7 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Your guide has timed reservations and tickets for your group.
A dress code is required on this tour as you will be visiting religious sites. No shorts or sleeveless
tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
There are 463 steps to climb the dome which is done at the end of the tour.
The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church and it can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, even without pre-notice (for the funeral of a Cardinal, for example)
