Semi private Florence Highlights walking tour with David
Overview
Make the most of your time in Florence with a small group walking tour that covers all the must-see highlights in just a few hours.
Led by an expert licensed guide, this experience is perfect for first-time visitors who want a clear, engaging introduction to the city—without the stress of planning everything on their own.
Walk through Piazza della Signoria, admire the Duomo from the outside, cross the historic Ponte Vecchio, and discover both the elegant streets of the city center and the artisan atmosphere of the Oltrarno district.
Throughout the tour, your guide will bring Florence to life with stories, historical context, and local insights—so you don’t just see the city, you understand it.
End your experience with timed entry ticket access to the Accademia Gallery, where you’ll see Michelangelo’s David up close, one of the most celebrated sculptures in the world.
What's Included
- Timed entry ticket to the Accademia
- Headsets for group with more than 7 persons
- Ideal introduction for first-time visitors
- Carefully planned itinerary to maximize your time
- Licensed professional guide with engaging storytelling
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance in the Cathedral/Dome
Meeting Location
Piazza della Repubblica
43R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Via Ricasoli
58/, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy
What To Expect
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Piazza della Repubblica
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palazzo Strozzi
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Via de' Tornabuoni
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponte Santa Trinita
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oltrarno
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponte Vecchio
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza della Signoria
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palazzo Vecchio
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Battistero Di San Giovanni
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galleria dell'Accademia
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- 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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered the alternative of a private tour upgrade, or an alternative date or full refund
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Entrance inside the Cathedral /Dome is not included in the itinerary. The tour will only involve the Cathedral complex from outdoor and the surrounding area
- NO REFUND IS DUE FOR Illness, strikes, flight delays, mechanical issues, trains delays, train or ferry cancellations and all the other events that go beyond our company's control. For all the above mentioned case, we strongly recommend customers to purchase a travel insurance and thoroughly review its inclusions and conditions.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery. Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Included in the price: Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- timed entry ticket to the Accademia.
- Headsets for group with more than 7 persons.
- Ideal introduction for first-time visitors.
- Carefully planned itinerary to maximize your time.
- Licensed professional guide with engaging storytelling.
- Lunch.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance in the Cathedral/Dome.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Semi private Florence Highlights walking tour with David is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Timed entry ticket to the Accademia
- Headsets for group with more than 7 persons
- Ideal introduction for first-time visitors
- Carefully planned itinerary to maximize your time
- Licensed professional guide with engaging storytelling
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance in the Cathedral/Dome
Additional Info
- 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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered the alternative of a private tour upgrade, or an alternative date or full refund
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Entrance inside the Cathedral /Dome is not included in the itinerary. The tour will only involve the Cathedral complex from outdoor and the surrounding area
- NO REFUND IS DUE FOR Illness, strikes, flight delays, mechanical issues, trains delays, train or ferry cancellations and all the other events that go beyond our company's control. For all the above mentioned case, we strongly recommend customers to purchase a travel insurance and thoroughly review its inclusions and conditions.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery. Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Included in the price: Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
