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Leonardo da Vinci Museum Private Tour in Florence's Old Town

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2 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Learn about the life, genius, and inventions of the greatest Renaissance man on a guided tour of Florence with skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum. Optional: hear Leonardo’s full story as you explore the Old Town and visit the Cathedral.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Follow the path of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence with a 5-Star Expert Guide
- Save time with skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum
- Enjoy the largest interactive exhibit of Leonardo's machines and devices
- Learn about the life and works of the greatest Renaissance man
- See more places related to Leonardo’s time in Florence and visit the Duomo (4-hour option only)

Follow in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, the city of Renaissance. See places where da Vinci spent time, learn about his connection to the powerful Medici family and his rivalry with Micheangelo, and examine his genius innovations on a private tour of the interactive Leonardo da Vinci Museum with skip-the-line tickets.

What's Included

  • (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Renaissance Walking Tour of the Old Town, Leonardo da Vinci Museum, and Duomo
  • Facts and anecdotes about the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci
  • Free entry to the Duomo and an extended tour of the Old Town (in 2-hour option)
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Via del Canto dei Nelli
4, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

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Piazza di San Lorenzo

Meet your guide in front of the Giovani monument (Monumento a Giovanni delle Bande Nere), Piazza di San Lorenzo, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Leonardo Interactive Museum

Visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum. Together with your Expert Guide, you will witness the birth of the Renaissance in Florence and learn about the personal life and work of the most famous "Renaissance man". Places of interest include the Riccardi Medici Palace, which belonged to the Medici who employed da Vinci, learn about the plans he made for the magnificent Duomo (exterior only), and see Palazzo del Bargello, where his father worked.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Leonardo Interactive Museum

The main highlight of this tour will be a visit inside the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, the largest hands-on da Vinci exhibition. We provide skip-the-line tickets to the largest hands-on da Vinci exhibition to save you time. Both adults and children can learn through play with the working reproductions of da Vinci’s greatest innovations. Your Expert Guide will show you how to operate the Tank, the Catapult, the Vertical Ornithopter and many other unique machines, and share interesting facts about Leonardo’s designs, sketches, paintings and other works.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Visit the Duomo (Florence Cathedral). This is your chance to learn more about the Renaissance and its people and admire the stunning architecture and art of the Duomo inside and out. You will also see the iconic Palazzo Vecchio, Neptune’s Fountain and a replica of Michelangelo’s David in the Piazza della Signoria. The guide will also show you to the statues of Leonardo da Vinci, Lorenzo de’ Medici, Giotto, Galileo, and other historical figures, and tell you all about the plans da Vinci had for the Arno River as you walk along Ponte Vecchio.
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55 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Leonardo da Vinci Museum Private Tour in Florence’s Old Town?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Renaissance Walking Tour of the Old Town, Leonardo da Vinci Museum, and Duomo
  • Facts and anecdotes about the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci
  • Free entry to the Duomo and an extended tour of the Old Town (4-hour option only)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (all options)
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • Free entry to the Duomo and an extended tour of the Old Town (in 2-hour option)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
  • Our pre-booked tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum allow you to skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance. Admission is for the interactive models museum at Via del Castellaccio, not the Leonardo Interactive Museum at Via de Servi.
  • Free entry to Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is only for the main church, excluding the dome, baptistry, bell tower, museum and ancient basilica. The Cathedral can be visited every day between 10PM and 5PM but admission during masses and events is restricted. The line to enter can be more than 1 hour long so due to time constraints, the guide may have to provide all the commentary only on the outside.
  • Due to museum rules, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people. We will provide additional guides for larger groups.
  • Have a special request? Let us know in advance - we're happy to help!

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