Italy · FLORENCE TOURS
Florence is small enough to cross on foot and impossible to enter without a reservation. The 15 below sort the Uffizi and Accademia slots, the Duomo climb and the evening walks, with prices and how far ahead each needs booking.
Collect your timed ticket at Door 3 of the Uffizi, then enter through Door 1. Inside, take your time with Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Primavera, plus works by Michelangelo, Leonardo, Giotto, and Raphael. An English digital audio guide is included, but there is no live guide.
“Very pleasant man helping everyone in the lines and highly organized. Well done”
Enter Florence’s Accademia Gallery at a reserved time, collect your ticket 15 minutes early, and explore at your own pace. The visit centers on Michelangelo’s David, the Prisoners, and St. Matthew, with a digital audio guide but no live guide. You can stay as long as you like inside the gallery.
“Very easy to navigate and saved a ton of time not having to stand in the line to buy tickets!”
Meet a host near Florence’s Accademia Gallery, collect your timed-entry ticket, and bypass the regular ticket queue. Inside, follow the self-guided route from Michelangelo’s David to the Prisoners, Renaissance paintings, musical instruments, and the renovated Gipsoteca Bartolini. An optional audio guide adds context.
“The communication re the pickup point office could have been clearer. They were very busy and many people were unsure where to come to. Otherwise the staff and whole experience at David Accademia were excellent.”
Follow an English-speaking guide from San Lorenzo to Ponte Vecchio, hearing Medici stories and Renaissance context at Florence’s key squares. Guides including Michele, Riccardo, Chiara, Glenda, and Angela lead the route. The advertised price is $3.62, with tips expected at your discretion and admission tickets not included.
“Michele is a great storyteller which is what you want in this type of tour. The 2 hours went by quickly.”
Step into Florence’s Leonardo Interactive Museum near the Duomo and Accademia Gallery. Use reconstructed machines from Leonardo’s codexes, test bridges and puzzles, and explore his work in engineering, physics, anatomy, and painting. Your ticket includes smartphone audio commentary in six languages, but no live guide.
“Interacting with the equipment here was such a great way to feel and experience the genius ideas & realities provided to us by Leonardo himself”
This two-hour English walking tour begins at San Lorenzo and follows the Medici story through Florence’s churches, palaces, squares, and Renaissance landmarks. Guides such as Aurora, Alberto, Camilla, Deborah, and Manuel bring the route to life with art, politics, food tips, and colorful tales. The tour is donation-based, with up to 30 people.
“Deborah was able to bring Florence alive in a whole new way while teaching us about art, history and the tales of the Medici. It’s one of the best walking tours we’ve taken and I absolutely recommend it.”
You’ll make ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle from scratch inside a 1200s medieval tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome. English-speaking chefs such as Andrea, Victoria, Antonio, and Valentino guide each step, from flour to sauces. The three-hour class includes all ingredients, equipment, Tuscan wine, and unlimited soft drinks.
“An absolutely fantastic experience and highly recommend it. Our chef Andrea shared great knowledge and made the experience fun. Would definitely do it again”
Climb Brunelleschi’s Dome by reserved time, then use a 72-hour pass to visit Florence Cathedral, the Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Santa Reparata Crypt, and the Opera del Duomo Museum. An audio app covers the dome and cathedral in multiple languages. There is no live guide, and the dome climb requires 463 steps.
“Great experience. Climbing the tower was intense but very rewarding.”
Meet an ACCORD Italy Smart Tours host near the Accademia Gallery, collect your reserved ticket, pass the ticket queue, and explore at your own pace. The multilingual audio app explains David, Michelangelo’s Prisoners, Renaissance paintings, and the Medicean Stradivarius violin. Bring headphones, install the app before arrival, and allow time for security.
“Definitely want the audiobook ticket so you know the history behind why you’re looking at. It makes you appreciate everything much more!”
Spend three hours in central Florence making fresh pasta and tiramisu with an English-speaking chef. Guides such as Alessandro, Amber, Clive, Narghess, and Alexandrea lead practical, funny classes, then cook your pasta and serve it with wine. Recipes are provided to take home, with coffee or limoncello to finish.
“This class with Amber was really great. She was immediately engaging and funny. Our small group all enjoyed music, wine, and a lot of laughs and learning. Amber taught us how to make pasta and tiramisu, gave us tips and recipes, and helped us to create a delicious dinner. After making our pasta, our group enjoyed wine and conversation in the restaurant while our pasta was cooked and sauced. We were amazed at how much and how amazing it all was. Thank you for such a fun and memorable experience, Amber! (We have already made tiramisu after returning home and can't wait to make some ravioli!)”
In central Florence, a professional chef leads you through fresh ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle in a 1200s medieval tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome. You make the pasta while the chef prepares butter and sage, arrabbiata, and Tuscan ragù sauces. The three-hour class includes lunch, equipment, ingredients, Tuscan wine, and soft drinks.
“We had Chef Valentino who was kind and educational. We had a great time, enjoyed all the flavors, and learned more about pasta making and sauce composition. I only wish there had been slightly more complexity to the course but given the time restraints the course content makes sense and was fun.”
Meet an ACCORD host in a yellow vest near the Benvenuto Cellini statue, collect your reserved Uffizi ticket, pass security, and explore independently with a multilingual audio app. Plan 2 to 4 hours for the gallery, bring headphones, and install the app before arrival.
“It's beautiful to actually live the history that is unfolded in front of you through the Uffizi gallery. The staff of this offer were very polite and helpful.”
Ride Florence’s open-top double-decker buses on two routes covering the city center, Piazzale Michelangelo, Porta Romana, and Fiesole. Choose a 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket, listen to multilingual commentary, and use the app to track buses. The Fiesole route is especially useful for hillside views, though service is limited in winter.
“Great value for money and was able to see sights in and around Florence that I would not have been able to do.”
Meet near Via Ricasoli, collect your reserved ticket, and enter Florence’s Accademia Gallery with a guide in a group of up to 19. The approximately 75-minute English tour covers David, paintings, musical instruments, and the Picture Gallery. Guides such as Martina, Anna, Olga, and Antonio are praised for lively art and history explanations. You may remain inside afterward.
“Martina was excellent and gave some great information and made it fun. She was super passionate about the museum also. Martina also paints and has 2 boyfriends. Book with her for more information.”
Join a licensed English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide inside Florence Cathedral for a focused tour of its art, Medici connections, and Vasari’s Last Judgment. Guides such as Victoria, Alex, Andrea, and Francesco have led especially engaging visits. Entry to the Cupola and Santa Reparata is not included, and cathedral dress rules are strict.
“We had a great time exploring Florence with Paolo as our e-bike tour guide! He was knowledgeable and passionate, giving us a fantastic history and highlights of the city while keeping the tour engaging. It was a wonderful way to see Florence from a different perspective. That said, with the city’s busy traffic, we did lose sight of him a few times. Thankfully, the ear-in mic helped us stay on track and follow his directions. Overall, Paolo did a great job, and we’d recommend this tour for anyone looking to cover a lot of ground while learning about Florence’s history!Read more”
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