FLORENCE
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The 15 most popular skip the line tours in Florence. The ones worth booking ahead for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who operates it.
Skip-the-line timed entry to Florence’s Uffizi Gallery with an English audio guide and self-paced access to Botticelli and Michelangelo.
Most Popular“The spot to pick up the tickets was easy to find, and the line to enter the museum moved swiftly- this gallery is huge, two wings over two floors- give yourself 3-4 hours easily. Beautiful.”
Skip-the-line entry to Florence’s Accademia Gallery for Michelangelo’s David plus audio guide options, instruments, and sculpture workshops.
“A cultural feast and a truly wonderful experience , so much to see inside and nothing prepares you when you see in the flesh”
Skip-the-line access to the Uffizi with a live guide, earsets, Medici backstories, and terrace refreshments in Florence.
“Julia was a wonderful guide! She navigated us through the Medici family history and Renaissance art progression masterfully. Having her guide us through the Uffizi made the experience much more enjoyable and helped us form a greater perspective of that period in Tuscan politics and culture!”
Skip-the-line Florence tour pairing Accademia’s David, a Duomo-area stroll, and an Uffizi highlights run in a small group with headsets.
“This is the way to see Uffizi and Accademia. It truly does skip the lines. Catarina is very experienced and gave insight to many pieces we viewed. I highly recommend this tour.”
Skip-the-line Accademia Gallery tour in Florence with priority entry, an English-speaking guide, headsets, and Michelangelo’s David.
“Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, which made the tour highly interesting and enjoyable!”
Skip the line to Florence’s Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David, plus a surprising collection of old musical instruments in 2 hours.
“Our guide was really informative and engaging. Obviously passionate about his subject. No improvements needed.”
Skip-the-line Duomo tour: Cathedral, Opera Museum, Baptistery, and pre-reserved Giotto Bell Tower climb in a small group.
“Our guide was so kind and accommodating. She did a great job explaining what we were seeing.”
Skip the line at Florence’s Accademia Gallery with priority entrance to see Michelangelo’s David and Renaissance art at your pace.
“Great to purchase a ticket from with no wait. Went right in. Worked great! Backbags were allowed; time was not limited.”
Skip-the-line entry to Accademia Gallery in Florence for an expert small-group tour focused on Michelangelo’s David and more.
“Lauda/Laura was great. she was very informative and detailed without being boring or monotone. We would definitely recommend her as a guide”
Skip-the-line David and the Duomo with a small-group walk past Piazza Signoria, Porcellino, and Ponte Vecchio. 3 to 3.5 hours.
“We are first time visitors to Florence. So happy we booked the tour. Wonderful general intro to Florence with in depth focus on Michelangelo’s David and the exterior and interior of the Cathedral Duomo. Our guide Alma was knowledgeable and helpful.”
Skip-the-line Accademia Gallery tour with a small English group, expert guide, radios, and time to explore after seeing Michelangelo’s David.
“Our guide Ana was great. She showed us one painting and then we went to see the David. You could tell she's really passionate and I think she got teary-eyed when we saw the statue for the first time, even though I'm sure she's walked into that room a bajillion times. Since it's a small…”
Skip-the-line Duomo tour with museum stops and a 463-step Brunelleschi Dome climb for 360° Florence views and more.
“This tour was amazing...a tour of a lifetime and if you are able and willing to navigate many stairs in a tight environment, DO IT!! The views were astounding and the history provided by our lovely tour guide Brian (yes, he is half Italian, half Dutch) was uncompromised! It may seem pricey, but it is…”
Skip-the-line guided visit to the Accademia Gallery for Michelangelo’s David plus six works, led in English by Mario Gesu.
“WOW! What a wonderful informative and inclusive tour.Mario our tour guide walked us through the entire thought process and vision of the great artists body of work. FACINATING! He knew all our names (16people)and really made the tour feel like a private tour . Top top class well done Mario Joe and Irene Ireland”
Skip-the-line Florence highlights walking tour to Michelangelo’s David at Accademia. Small group, 3 hours, English.
“This is a wonderful introduction to Florence. Our guide Barbara was knowledgeable, informative, friendly and had a great sense of humour. We learnt a lot about Florence and enjoyed our tour very much.”
Skip-the-line English tour at Florence’s Accademia with headset narration on Michelangelo’s David, timed for 1 hour.
“The guide was very knowledgeable! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Florence.”
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