BE THE FIRST: Early Bird Florence Walking Tour & Accademia Gallery (David)
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Staying just one day in Florence? No problem, you can still experience it to the fullest. Our Florence walking tour includes a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery with priority entrance as well as a walking tour of the historic city center. You will kick off with one of the most notewothry museums of Florence - the Accademia Gallery to see the original statue of David made by the legendary Michelangelo Buonarroti. After a short break you will continue with a walking tour around the city of Florence and our expert licensed guide will take you to visit Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Dante’s district, Porcellino’s fountain, Orsanmichele, the awe-inspiring Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Baptistery of St. John and the Duomo. Finish the tour in Piazza della Signoria - the heart of Florence and enjoy the stories about this "museum under the open sky"!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: the tour includes entrance inside places of worship; visitors are requested to have knees and shoulders covered. Visitors not respecting the dress code will be denied entry.
What To Expect
Galleria dell'Accademia
Avoid the endless lines and start the day with visiting one of the most noteworthy museums of Florence – the Accademia Gallery, home to the original colossal statue of David by Michelangelo. Take a look at the David and you will understand why Giorgio Vasari said “Anyone who has seen Michelangelo’s David has no need to see anything else….” Hear the stories about the tormented genius and learn how much struggle he endured to bring the damaged block of marble to life – a seemingly impossible task that made him immortal. Take a small break to get a cup of coffee or buy a souvenir in Accademia’s giftshop and continue your experience with a walking tour in the heart of Florence.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Admire the exterior of the magnificent Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore which has a unique flower-shaped plan and the biggest masonry dome in the world – the marvel of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Even Michelangelo said “It would be difficult to equal…impossible to surpass.”
Options
German Tour
English Tour
English: Our Florence walking tour includes a guided tour of Accademia Gallery with skip the line tickets as well as a walking tour of the historic city center.
French Tour
Spanish Tour
Tour: Our Florence walking tour includes a guided tour of Accademia Gallery with skip the line tickets as well as a walking tour of the historic city center.
Portuguese Tour
Italian Tour
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Entrance tickets and reservation fees for the Accademia Gallery
The Duomo, the Baptistery and the Dome will be seen from the outside.
90 minute guided walking tour led by a 5-star licensed local tour guide
60 minute guided tour in the Accademia Gallery
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Transportation
Food, liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
69 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour of the Academia!
Patricia K,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The walking part of the tour was cancelled the night before our tour - however we were still able to participate in the tour of the Academia with Martina. This was excellent. Sh was an excellent communicator bring the prices that we viewed together to life. We were also fortunate to see the Musical part of the museum which happened to be open that day. Of course seeing the statue of David in person was the start of the tour. This was a great tour & I would highly recommend our tour guide Martina.
Tour not provided as booked
Michael R,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Booked a German-language city tour including a city walk and museum visit. At the meeting point, we were informed the tour was not available and were offered a different tour (short Accademia visit in English). This was not comparable in content, duration, or language, and we were not informed in advance. Partial refund was offered, but overall not an equivalent experience.
Cancelled with NO notice
bernadette b,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour was scheduled for Sunday at 9:15am. I got several confirmations the day before and morning of on where to meet. We got there and was told by another tour guide it was cancelled! We called Viator and they confirmed it was cancelled. At 10:58 almost 2 hours after the tour was supposed to start I got a cancellation notice. This was a horrible experience and very disappointing
Experience Florence!
Sheryl T,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Knowledgeable tour guide. Would recommend this tours to others who want to see more of Florence history.
Beautiful Tour and Experience
Laura C,Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!!! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and so passionate on this tour. She taught us how to look at things in a different perspective than we never would have thought to do. This tour went by really fast, and allowed us to see the beautiful art, sculptures and treasures that Florence has to offer.
Michelangelo and David
Crobert129,May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We're going to see Michelangelo's David, but the Museum offers you beautiful surprises, including a whole room dedicated to the works of a sculptor, Bartolini, it is of incredible finesse, go!.
Company changed event so hard to rate
Ernie A,Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The event was changed to a later time and only the academia by the company so what I booked I cannot really rate. Being at a later time there were more people. We did not have to wait for which I am grateful. The guide was good and informative. I learned some from what she was saying and the group size was manageable.
Put this at the top of the list - you must do it!
V4775RNjessicav,Nov 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sister-in-law and I traveled to Italy for work and added in several days for fun. We met with Leonardo and had an expert guide across the beautiful city, starting on a brisk and gorgeous Saturday morning in Piazza de Santa Croce. Leo was a true historian of art and Florence, and he helped us both connect many dots of the history of civilizations, Italian language and art, and their connections with the life and cultures of today's modern world. It was a breathtaking tour, private, personalized, and a highlight for both of us who are international travelers. We have had many great tour guides, but we agree - Leonardo was the best at making things make sense. Thank you for educating us while also making this experience so special and perfect!
Bellissimo
zoricaj706,Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Without a ticket, queued for 15 minutes. No regrets. Ticket for 16 euros. Magnificent museum, with paintings by the greatest painters of the Renaissance. Impressive beauty sculptures. One of the most beautiful Renaissance museums, and the David is grand.
Florence- Firenze
Aliana H,Jun 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00Tour was cancelled and we weren’t able to get another one as everything was sold out. Duomo was very impressive
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