Florence Private Walking Tour with David & Duomo

Tour Overview

In this wonderful Private Florence Walking Tour with David and Duomo you will enjoy the highlights of Florence in your very own private group, accompanied by your very own professional, local, and expert guide.

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 get a reserved entry. 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.

What's Included

Piazza della SignoriaPonte VecchioPiazza della RepubblicaDuomo (from the outside)Florence baptistery (from the outside)Giottos bell tower (from the outside)Reserved entry into Accademia GalleryOption to climb duomo or bell tower

What's Not Included

Food and Drink
Gratuities
Admission to the Duomo is not included

What Travelers Are Saying

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Knowledgeable guides connect Florence history, architecture and art
Seeing Michelangelo's David with expert context is a major highlight
Good balance between a city walk and Accademia visit
Small/private options make questions and interaction easy
Well-paced overview for first-time visitors to Florence

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The Duomo is viewed from outside; cathedral entry is not included
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Your Itinerary

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Piazza della Signoria

The Florence Private Walking Tour is a great opportunity to get an overall view of the historical treasures of Florence. Your professional local and expert Florence guide will take you around the beautiful and enchanting historical center of the city in your very own Private Group, providing for a truly intimate and personalised experience that will give you the opportunity to truly feel the city’s vibrant cultural energy. The tour begins at the Piazza della Signoria, right across from the Palazzo Vecchio, which was once the home of the Medici family. Your guide will muse on the grandiose history of this important family, responsible for much of the architecture you will experience in Florence.

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Uffizi Gallery

The walk continues through the outside courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery and the majestic and world-famous Ponte Vecchio. This incredible Bridge, one of Florence's most iconic spots, has maintained its timeless charm over the centuries, and it has long been home to many jewellery stores! Learn all about how this Bridge came to be, and how it became what we see today.

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Florence City Center

Your Private guide will then take you into the deeper parts of the city’s mysteries, and proceed through highlights such as the Church of Santa Croce, and Piazza Repubblica. Admire the variety of Baroque and Renaissance architecture that make Florence so picturesque and timeless.

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Duomo di Firenze

You will then continue on towards the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, better known as the Duomo di Firenze. Admire this impressive 15th century cathedral and UNESCO heritage site considered Brunelleschi's architectural masterpiece. Your Private guide will tell you everything there is to know about this incredible Church, its impressive facade, the Jubilee Door, and the Baptistery of Saint John, also located in Piazza del Duomo.

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Michelangelo's David and Galleria dell'Accademia

The final stop, a true cherry on top, will be the Galleria dell'Accademia, where you will get a reserved entry and go straight in to admire the grand statue of David, by the Italian master Michelangelo. Be prepared to be truly moved by this artistic masterpiece, which leaves all of its visitors shocked at its incredible, eternal beauty.