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Maximize your time in Florence with a combo tour to visit Florence’s must-see attractions, including the Accademia with Michelangelo's David, and the Uffizi Gallery. This 5.5 hour private guided walking and museum tour pairs you with a guide to visit the Tuscan capital and all of its most important marvels.
Includes
- Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break)
- Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
- All Entrance Fees
- Guided Museum Tour & Walking Tour
Excludes
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Departure Point
- Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour starts by the statue of Giotto in the “Piazzale degli Uffizi".
Stop At: Galleria Dell'accademia Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included First, explore the city, including the historic Academia. This gallery is home to one of the world’s most iconic statues, David, by Michelangelo. Your guide will discuss the artistic mastermind behind this giant nude statue and his other 16th century works on display in the museum.
Stop At: Piazza Del Duomo After the Galleria dell’Accademia you will explore the Piazza del Duomo, located in the heart of Florence. The square is one of the most visited places the city and in Europe!
Stop At: Cathedral Of Santa Maria Del Fiore Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included In the Piazza del Duomo you will discover all about the Cathedral of Florence and its beautiful Dome which were designed by Brunelleschi in the XV century. During the tour however, you will not go inside the Dome but you will learn all about its fascinating history whilst observing it from the outside.
Stop At: Battistero Di San Giovanni Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included You will also see the Baptistery of the city, a religious building in Florence and one of the oldest buildings in the city. It is renowned for its three sets of bronze doors, which are one of the finest examples of renaissance art.
*Other landmarks located in the Piazza del Duomo are the Loggia del Bigallo, a late Gothic building, the Opera del Duomo Museum, a museum containing many of the original works of art created for the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, the Arcivescoville and Canoncici’s palace, all located in the west zone of the square called Piazza San Giovanni.
Stop At: Via Dei Calzaiuoli Next, you will walk along what is known as Via dei Calzaiuoli, a wide and long pedestrian street connecting the Piazza del Duomo with the Piazza della Signoria. It is probably one of the busiest streets in the city, lined with elegant boutiques and fancy restaurants.
Stop At: Piazza Della Repubblica After this you will visit the Piazza della Repubblica, a public square that marks the ancient Florence. The square was completely re-designed in the XIX century and during the tour you will learn all about the changes done in the city during the period.
Stop At: Piazza Della Signoria Afterwards, you will visit the Piazza della Signoria, the political square of Florence. The square is full of many original statues, such as the first public fountain of Florence, the Neptune which was done by Ammannati, or the amazing Perseus done by Cellini in the XVI century.
There is also replica of David which was placed to show people where he stood before the statue stood before it was moved inside the Accademia.
Stop At: Palazzo Vecchio The main attraction you will discover is the Palazzo Vecchio, the city’s townhall. It is considered the main symbol of civil power in Florence. The original building construction began in 1299 above the ruins of the destroyed Uberti Ghibelline towers and is attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio.
Stop At: Fontana Del Porcellino Just before finishing your tour, you will touch the nose of the “Porcellino”, a fountain of a wild board, an act considered to bring you good luck!
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio Your tour will come to an end at Ponte Vecchio, the main bridge of the city and the first built in Florence. It is the only bridge to have survived WW2.
Stop At: Fiume Arno Your tour will come to an end at Ponte Vecchio, the main bridge of the city and the first built in Florence. It is the only bridge to have survived WW2.
Stop At: Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included After a break for lunch, we move inside to the Uffizi, Italy’s most visited museum. Designed as a building for the offices – or uffizi – of the Florentine magistrates, the structure grew to house the stunning collection of art amassed by the wealthy Medici family. Overlooking the Arno River, the gallery is as picturesque as the many paintings hanging on its walls. You’ll learn about its turbulent history including a mafia car bomb and severe flooding that threatened the artwork. The Uffizi has undergone extensive modernization through the early 21st century, making it a world-class museum.
More than 100 rooms highlighting the best of Italian art from names like Titian and Caravaggio. Discover these Renaissance works and the artists behind them, like Raphael’s “Self Portrait.” See the most famous paintings like Botticelli’s “Primavera” or his iconic “Birth of Venus,” a work that has become a cultural reference over the past few hundred years. This tour ensures you will leave Florence having experienced the best it has to offer.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) Notes: Accademia or Uffizi may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with Timed Entry Ticket access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year. 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. Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee Operated by Babylon Tours Florence For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
An Unforgettable Florence City, History, and Art Tour!Robert_B
We had a fantastic tour of the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries with Annette! She was incredibly knowledgeable about art, history, and Florence, bringing masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Raphael to life. She shared fascinating insights into the evolution of art and technique from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, all while making the experience engaging and enjoyable. The tour was exceptionally well organized, with seamless museum entry and a wonderful walking tour of the city. Annette was phenomenal, and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Florence!
Our tour guide, Greta,...Liz_M
Our tour guide, Greta, was super knowledgeable and provided all of the back stories throughout our visit to the Academie, Uffizi, and walking tours as she pointed out the highlights of the city.
Great learning experience. Lyzette_C
Jul 20, 2026, 10:04:19 AM Annette was great guide: knowledgable and competent. She led us through the galleries and the city at a good pace, so we saw and learnt much.
Larisa in FlorenceACBC2016
Our guide, Larisa, was extraordinary! She made our tour so exceptional with comprehensive history, contextual conversation and her charming authenticity. Marisa is so fun, professional and kind. Book this tour! 🤍
Worthwhile half a day tour with extremely knowledgable guide.Alicia_S
Jul 16, 2026, 10:00:13 AM Our tour guide, Larisa had immense knowledge of the arts and provided information that we had not learned in past visits to the same galleries. We also appreciated her guidance for additional sites to see beyond our tour with her.
Our Florence city tour was one of the highlights of our trip! Seeing the Statue of David in person was incredible, and our visit to the Uffizi Gallery was truly unforgettable. Our guide, Annette M., was exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about Florence’s history and art. She brought the paintings to life with her engaging stories and insights, helping us appreciate details we would have otherwise missed. Her enthusiasm and expertise made the entire experience both educational and enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re fortunate enough to have Annette M as your guide!
Amazing Experience!Stephanie_G
Eleonora was an absolutely fantastic guide for our private Florence tour. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for the city made every moment engaging and memorable. She brought both the Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo’s David to life with fascinating stories and insights that we never would have discovered on our own. She was warm, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable, making this one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an exceptional Florence experience!
Amazing Experience!Coastal20548568246
Eleanora was an absolutely fantastic guide for our private Florence tour. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for the city made every moment engaging and memorable. She brought both the Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo’s David to life with fascinating stories and insights that we never would have discovered on our own. She was warm, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable, making this one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. We highly recommend Eleanora to anyone looking for an exceptional Florence experience!
Wonderful Florence City TourRbarn28
Tour with Larisa. We toured the the Galleria del'Accademia and Uffizi Gallery with Larisa. My wife has significant movement challenges so we were concerned going in but Larisa was extremely sensitive accommodating. The attention to detail and enthusiasm Larisa shared was entertaining and fun. What a great tour!
Annette was an outstanding guide
She has boundless knowledge about Florence, the history of the city, art and art history
Our experience at the Uffizzi was vastly improved by her knowledge
She was also accommodating to my need for a wheelchair and did not let my mobility get in the way
This tour was quite expensive, but she made it worth it
Annette had boundless knowledge of city and art history
Made the art come alive
And very accommodating to my heed for a wheelchair
Tour very expensive but worth it
The tour was outstanding....Carol_C
May 16, 2026, 11:31:57 AM The tour was outstanding. I only had a short time in Florence and it was my favorite tour of my two days but this was because of Illaria, who was an outstanding tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the day. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to have a great experience in Florence!
Great Experience!thomasoM5265BU
Great experience! Francesco did an amazing job and was very informative!
Don’t miss Laris…G3317JQbrians
Guides can be hit or miss…. but Larisa hit, hard. Consummate Italophile (and no-nonsense Croat with a cheeky sense of humor), she brings history to life in stories and anecdotes that will make you pity the other tourists who blindly look at masterpieces they will never understand. Cheers Larisa!
Great tour and amazing guide Mariano_D
Apr 19, 2026, 11:00:59 AM If you want a really nice time with a super host (Anette), this is your tour. She is friendly, knowledgeable, funny and makes the entire experience pleasant and informative.
The Museums of Florence the right way …dhM18HC
Our tour guide Annette was fabulous. She was so passionate and knowledgeable about Florence and the works at The Uffizi Galleries and The Galleria dell'Accademia. We really would not have appreciated the art there without Annette’s as our private tour guide . I highly recommend this private guided tour if you visit Florence, Italy
Florence art and history Edward_M
Mar 26, 2026, 10:15:05 AM Eleanora was one of the best and most knowledgeable tour guides. We had a wonderful time exploring Florence and the museums with a real art historian. 5 stars.
Our day with Giacomo in Florence city tour!BackPacker686532
Mar 11, 2026, 10:57:25 AM Our guide,Giacomo(Jack) was excellent!
His tour was very intelligent, contextual, historical,.... engaging and immersive in every aspect! Cannot say enough about his skill care and detail. Thank you! I would highly recommend visitors seek him out through Babylon tours!
I had an amazing time...Anthony_H
I had an amazing time with Babylon Tours in Florence! Our guide, Giacomo Piccardi, was not only enthusiastic but also incredibly informative. His passion for the city’s art and history made the tour engaging. I loved it! This experience truly deepened my connection to Florence's treasures. Highly recommend!
A MUST do in Florence!!!Jessica_W
This is a must due tour in Florence for anyone visiting. Whether it’s your first trip or your 6th (like mine) - it is a MUST! We loved every minute of it. Our guide Francesco was so informative and passionate that the excitement radiated from him and was infectious. My absolute favorite tour I’ve ever done in the city of Florence. This was my honeymoon. It was my wife’s first time in Florence and my 6th time and we both absolutely LOVED every minute. Will recommend to everyone. The small group made is so personal and again our guide was FABULOUS.
Unbelievable Tour and Guide!Nancy_B
Francesco was outstanding. His art perspective gave us such incredible insight into the important medieval and renaissance period and the magnificent pieces we weee viewing. I loved every minute of this tour! Bravo!!!
Annette was wonderful! Wealth of information in a concise, clear manner. Great way to see the two art institutes and hit the highlights—as well as learn about Florence.
Amazing Highlights of Florence Tour!tiffiniw2023
We used Rome & Italy Travel for a Highlights of Florence Tour. It was amazing! They took us on a wonderful tour of Florence and then to the Academy to see Michelangelo's David which was incredible! I highly recommend Rome and Italy Travel and this tour.
Terrific experience. Sean_S
Annette was so kind and knowledgeable My kids and I all liked her very much. She had lots of interesting things to say about the art pieces which kept us all engaged. Kids are 12, 16, 20
Eleonora was simply the...Jennifer_R
Eleonora was simply the most fantastic guide. She was passionate about Art and so proud of her city, Florence. She made our experience one of the best in Italy. She also shared with us her favorite shops in Florence. It was immensely helpful and we shopped the city on her recommendations after our adventure. Thank you so much, Eleonora!
Extremely informative. Very educational. Presented in an engaging fashion. Adaptable to our interests. Exceeded our expectations. Larisa Slavic was fantastic. We would recommend to family & friends.
Annette was turned in, knowledgeable, smart, pleasant, and gave us great insight into the history of Florence, art, and Italy. I would fully recommend.
Highly Recommend Brooke_W
Alessandra P. did an absolutely amazing job! My husband and I are not normally art lovers, but we truly enjoyed how she crafted this tour! We enjoyed the stories behind the paintings and sculptures and all the history she was able to explain around each one. We loved this tour and highly recommend it!
Alessandra the GreatDebra_C
Alessandra is an extremely kind and knowledgeable guide. My family had a great time with her. The kids learned told us they learned so much. We highly-recommend her.
Family vacation w/ teensJoe M
The tour was amazing! Annette was friendly and very knowledgeable. Babylon Tours communication was outstanding. I would recommend this tour to anyone that wants an excellent tour of the city and the museums.
A perfect day for art history loversJoseph D
We had a wonderful experience seeing the statue of David and visiting the Uffizi Museum. Our Florence tour guide Annette was wonderful and very knowledgeable about the artists and their styles before and during the renaissance period, including the historical architectural styles during the periods. Highly recommend this excursion.
Great tour around FlorencejuliacR771ZF
Larisa was an excellent guide and we covered a lot - loved going through the Uffizi gallery. Highly recommend to get a great walk through of the city
Getting to know Florence with JackMilesTedder
Sep 28, 2024, 12:02:42 PM Thanks to Jack, our tour host, we know so much more about his city of Florence. It was so wonderful to hear and learn about the city of Florence from him. We had so many photo ops too. Jack is very knowledgeable and shared interesting bits of information and perspective on the city’s history and the many works of art we saw. It’s obvious he is a student of history and the arts and it really made for a great tour. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Jack.
We had a private tour with Fransesco. He was incredible. He discussed in depth and with much enthusiasm great features of the Academia, Uffizi and Florence in general. He also gave spot on advice for places to eat and go in the Florence. It was splendid and Francesco is exceptional!
Beautiful Florence with the best guide, Eleanora!nmtyburczy
What an absolutely wonderful tour we had with Eleanora! Her knowledge and enthusiasm was so welcome to us because it matched our desire to see and do as much as possible in our short stay in Florence. There was no question asked that she couldn't answer! She truly gave us so much more than we could have hoped for. When you reserve this tour ask for Eleanora!!
A fantastic day with Francesco!Stacey W
Aug 28, 2024, 10:34:28 AM Francesco was an absolute delight!! A fantastic balance of informative and fun. It simply couldn’t have been a better day. We would highly recommend Francesco and the tour.
Our tour was extremely informative. Larisa was amazing. She knew where to have a snack and took us to some beautiful places. She knew so much about the artwork and the city. We learned a lot!
Ruby was AWESOME! She was so friendly and informative. This tour was great and I felt like I saw all the major attractions of Firenze in a day! I highly recommend this tour and Rubina as a tour guide!
Fabulous tour with exceptional local guideCatherine J
Fabulous tour of the Uffizi Gallery and Academia seeing David. Our guide Francesca was exceptional. She was very knowledgeable and explained everything to perfection. Highly recommend this tour. Best guide we have had!
Absolutely great tourJohn_G
Uffizi was great. Tour operator amazing knowledge and personality.
Watching presentation of Dante's commedia truly wonderful.
First time visitor-this was a great experience!Laura_G
Babylon Tours, & our guide Laura, were both outstanding. Babylon provided a photo along with instructions on where to meet…all tourists have questions “am I in the right spot?” and this was VERY helpful.
Laura was quite knowledgeable about the history & its importance. She was also exceptionally personable, which made her delightful to spend the day with walking the highlights of Florence. She even helped me plot a walking course back to the train station with a wine window stop! As a first time visitor to Florence, I read all the reviews to help me select our tour. In order to pay it forward, I highly recommend this tour group and Laura. Well done.
Ended up with a private tour!lionsnwings
May 18, 2024, 10:37:31 AM Ended up with a private tour, just my wife and I. I am glad they didn't cancel on us when no others booked our tour day/time.
It was a great tour and we enjoyed it very much.
Apr 14, 2024, 10:02:34 AM Annette was fantastic. She’s very knowledgeable and made our experience very special, fun and enlightening.
Highly recommend
Amazing experience! Thanks GiacomoE7000DOmartinaa
Mar 30, 2024, 12:50:53 PM Giacomo was an exceptional guide during our tour of Florence and the Uffizi Gallery. His deep knowledge and passion for the city's history and art were evident throughout the experience. Giacomo's engaging commentary brought each site to life, and his friendly demeanor made the tour enjoyable. Highly recommend him and the agency for anyone visiting Florence! Grazie mille, Giacomo!
Learning About Florence on a Deeper LevelKaren_B
Having a private guide walk around the city with you who is knowledgeable about art and history is worth it. Lisette was just that and she enriched our visit with her knowledge. She was very flexible and adapted our schedule to our wants.
Had fun and learned a lotbarbarasY1020UI
Larissa was so knowledgeable! She was also a huge help with navigating around the Florence Marathon and finding us a place to park. The whole day was fun and relaxing
Florence in a day!Nomad816039
Annette was one of the best tour guides we ever had. My husband and I have been traveling throughout Italy. Her expertise and knowledge was amazing. We enjoyed the time we spent together. Smart, charming and truly lovely. We will never forget Florence.
Thank you Annette!!
Phenomenal experience!664miguelq
Sep 13, 2023, 11:15:28 AM Amazing tour, Larisa was so passionate explaining the tour to us. I highly recommend you do this tour as it is easy, quick and well explain.
One on one private tourtessalulu
Elizabetta was very knowledgeable about everything and was very accommodating to what I specifically wanted to see. She was able to get Galleria to change my daughter’s ticket to the next day as she couldn’t participate due to illness. Very sweet and genuine person.
Great if you like artKent_K
I gave the tour a five, but this is probably only true, if you like fine art. I liked to seeing the city and the architecture more than the art gallery, although some aspects of that were still quite impressive. Our tour guide was excellent.
