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Private Florence in a Day Tour with David & Uffizi
Admire the Duomo & Ponte Vecchio on an adventure designed for your group with timed-entry tickets
What's included
Unlock secrets of the Medici with a Florentine insider
Expert English-speaking private guide
Timed entry tickets to the Accademia Gallery & Uffizi Gallery
Private Guided walking tour of Florence
Exterior visit to the Florence Duomo and Baptistry
Flexibility for personalized stops & pacing
Private group experience
Guide tips
Lunch
Duomo entry
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Piazza Santissima Annunziata
Your tour begins in this elegant Renaissance square, known for its arched porticos and the Foundling Hospital designed by Brunelleschi. You will meet your private expert here to discuss your interests before heading toward the city's most famous resident.
Marvel at David in the Accademia Gallery
Next, use pre-reserved tickets to enter the Accademia. This former 18th-century art school now houses Michelangelo’s David, a towering symbol of Florentine independence. Learn how the artist carved this masterpiece from a single, rejected block of marble.
Admire the grand Florence Duomo
Walk to the religious heart of the city to view the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This Gothic landmark features a green, white, and pink marble façade. Your guide will explain the engineering genius behind the massive red-tiled dome that dominates the skyline.
Explore the statues of Piazza della Signoria
Then, enter the city's political hub, an open-air sculpture gallery fronting the fortress-like Palazzo Vecchio. You will see a replica of David and the Fountain of Neptune while hearing stories of public executions and Medici family triumphs that occurred in this very square.
Cross the historic Ponte Vecchio
Stroll across the oldest bridge in Florence, famously spared during World War II. See the glittering displays of traditional goldsmiths and jewelers who have occupied these overhanging shops since the 1500s. It is the perfect spot for a photo over the Arno River.
Enjoy a traditional Florentine lunch break
Once you reach the city center's charming alleys, it is time for a break. Your guide will recommend an authentic local spot where you can relax over handmade pasta or a panino. This is your time to recharge before the afternoon art session.
Discover masterpieces in the Uffizi Gallery
Finally, bypass the massive general admissions queues at Italy's premier art museum. Housed in a 16th-century administrative palace, the gallery contains the world's best collection of Renaissance art. Stand before Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and works by Leonardo da Vinci.
Your tour finishes inside the Uffizi Gallery
Your journey concludes among the corridors of the Uffizi. After the guided portion ends, you are free to stay inside and explore the remaining rooms at your leisure. Leave with a deep understanding of why Florence is considered the world's greatest art treasury.
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Mon, 07 Sep 2026
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Important Details
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Good to know:
Participant Names & ID: You must provide the correct full name for every participant when booking and bring a valid government-issued ID on the day of your visit. The name on your ticket must exactly match your ID or entry to the Uffizi Gallery may be denied.
Accessibility: As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be accommodated to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please contact us to make the proper arrangements.
ID Requirement: Please bring a valid government-issued ID for entrance into the museums.
Bag Policy: Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas are not permitted inside the Accademia or Uffizi galleries and must be checked at the cloakroom.
Please note: The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please contact us if you do not see a start time that fits for your party. We would be happy to check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking private guide
Timed-entry ticket to the Accademia Gallery valued at € 20
Timed-entry ticket to the Uffizi Gallery valued at €29
Guided walking tour of Florence historic center
Exterior visit to the Florence Duomo and Baptistry
Flexibility for personalized stops and pacing
Time for a leisurely lunch break
Private tour experience
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle
Clothing that covers knees and shoulders