Experiences in Florence: Tours, Tickets and Useful Info
Quick Guide to Activities
On this page you will find a selection of the best experiences 🏆 we have handpicked for you in Florence, based on the offerings of the main tour operators.
📌 For a more complete overview of each attraction (Duomo, Uffizi, Pitti, David, guided tours, etc.), you can click on the links to the detailed pages +🔗.
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore +🔗
- Palazzo Vecchio +🔗
- Uffizi Gallery +🔗
- Accademia Gallery +🔗
- Michelangelo’s David +🔗
- Pitti Palace +🔗
- Boboli Gardens +🔗
- Bargello National Museum +🔗
- Medici Chapels +🔗
See also:
- Florence Travel Guide
- Itineraries: 1d, 3d, CT1 + CT2
- Experiences, Getting Around
- Eating: Where & What
- Where to Sleep
Main Attractions
In this section, you’ll find the best experiences currently available, focused on Florence’s most important attractions and carefully selected by us based on user reviews, so you can make the most of world-famous Monuments and Museums.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Discover Florence’s iconic cathedral, admire its unique architecture, and get ready to climb Brunelleschi’s famous dome.
- Florence: Guided Tour of the Duomo – Discover the history, architecture, and artistic details of the cathedral with an expert guide. Top Reviews 🏆
- Florence: Guided Duomo Tour with Optional Dome Climb Upgrade – Enjoy a complete experience, including the possibility to climb Brunelleschi’s dome and admire Florence from above. Top Reviews 🏆
Brunelleschi’s Dome
Experience the climb to the most iconic Renaissance dome and enjoy a spectacular view of the city.
- Florence: Cathedral & Brunelleschi Dome Ticket + Audio App – Explore the Duomo and Dome with a detailed audio app, skip the lines, and uncover every secret of this magnificent structure. Top Reviews 🏆
- Florence: Brunelleschi Dome & Cathedral Complex Entry Ticket – Self-guided climb with full access to the complex and the Dome, ideal for managing your visit at your own pace. Top Reviews 🏆
Giotto’s Bell Tower: Tours
Explore the tower adorned with colored marble and frescoes, and enjoy one of Florence’s best panoramas.
- Giotto’s Bell Tower Ticket – Skip the line and climb the tower for breathtaking views over Florence. Top Reviews 🏆
- Florence: Duomo, Baptistery & Giotto’s Bell Tower with Priority Entry – Avoid queues and explore the Duomo complex with an expert guide, including the Bell Tower climb. Top Reviews 🏆
Palazzo Vecchio
Visit the political and historic heart of Florence, with frescoed halls, courtyards, and artistic treasures
- Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Ticket + Audioguide – Ideal option to explore the palace independently, with an engaging audio guide that takes you through halls, artworks, and ancient Renaissance rooms. Top Reviews 🏆
- Palazzo Vecchio: Priority Access & Secret Passages Tour – Fast-track entry and a reserved path through hidden staircases and secret rooms, perfect for discovering the palace’s most intriguing side. Top Reviews 🏆
Uffizi Gallery
Admire masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Caravaggio, and other Renaissance masters in one of the world’s most important museums.
- Tickets for the Uffizi Gallery – Standard access to the Gallery, ideal for those who want to explore at their own pace. Top Reviews 🏆
- Uffizi Gallery: Priority Entry Ticket – Skip the lines and enter directly to admire the Renaissance masterpieces. Top Reviews 🏆
Accademia Gallery
Discover the famous Accademia of Florence, a treasure trove of extraordinary works, symbols of Florentine Renaissance art.
- Tickets for the Accademia Gallery – Fast and secure access to the museum, perfect for planning a stress-free visit. Top Reviews 🏆
- Accademia Gallery: Priority Entry Ticket – Skip the lines and admire Michelangelo’s David and other masterpieces without waiting. Top Reviews 🏆
Michelangelo’s David
Explore the history and artistry behind the ultimate masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture.
- Florence: Timed Entrance to Michelangelo’s David + Audio App – Enter the museum at your selected time and explore the Galleria dell’Accademia with a clear, engaging audio guide—perfect for understanding the story and symbolism behind the masterpiece. Top Reviews 🏆
- Florence: Skip-the-Line Ticket for Michelangelo’s David – Avoid long waits and admire the David up close, with fast access to the iconic hall. Ideal for optimizing your visit. Top Reviews 🏆
Pitti Palace
Explore the grand ducal residences and art collections that tell the history of Florence.
- Florence: Palazzo Pitti Entrance Ticket + Audio App – Explore Palazzo Pitti with a complete entrance ticket and audio app to discover the history and magnificent rooms of the complex at your own pace. Top Reviews 🏆
- Palazzo Pitti Tickets – Quick access to the palace’s collections and museums, ideal for visitors who want to explore freely. Top Reviews 🏆
Boboli Gardens
Stroll among statues, fountains, and Italian-style gardens behind Pitti Palace.
- Boboli Gardens Tickets – Direct access to Florence’s most famous historic park, featuring fountains, statues, scenic paths, and unique city views. Top Reviews 🏆
- Palazzo Pitti, Boboli & Bardini Gardens: Skip-the-Line Ticket – One priority entrance to explore Palazzo Pitti, Boboli, and Bardini Gardens without waiting. Top Reviews 🏆
Bargello National Museum
Discover collections of sculpture and decorative arts that span centuries of Florentine history.
- Florence: Reserved Entry Ticket to the Bargello Museum – Priority access to the museum without waiting, ideal for calmly discovering the sculptures by Donatello, Michelangelo, and the Renaissance collections. Top Reviews 🏆
- Tickets for the Bargello National Museum – Simple and immediate entry to explore one of Florence’s most fascinating medieval palaces, rich in iconic Renaissance works.
Medici Chapels
Visit the Medici tombs and admire the blend of art, architecture, and history of Florence’s powerful family.
- Florence: Reserved Entrance Ticket for the Medici Chapel – Fast-track access to visit the Medici Chapels calmly. Top Reviews 🏆
Florence & Beyond
This section features carefully curated experiences that will take you straight to the heart of Florence through historic center tours and beyond, exploring villages nestled in the Chianti region, making your visit truly memorable.
Florence Historic Center
Lose yourself among squares, churches, and medieval streets: Florence’s historic center is an open-air museum.
- Florence: walking tour of the main attractions with expert guide – A complete walking tour to learn about the city’s highlights with an expert guide. Top Reviews 🏆
- Florence: guided walking tour – Walk through Florence’s streets and discover the main attractions with a local guide. Top Reviews 🏆
Florence Excursions
Explore the surroundings of Florence, from historic villages and villas to postcard-perfect landscapes.
- Florence: Chianti winery tour with wine tasting – An immersive experience among Chianti vineyards and wineries, with guided tastings. Top Reviews 🏆
- Chianti Colli Fiorentini winery tour 18 km from Florence – Travel through the gentle Chianti hills and discover local wines, with tastings included. Top Reviews 🏆
Tastings & Workshop
Experience authentic local flavors, fine wines, and traditional Tuscan craft workshops.
- Florence: Food tour with wine and local guide – A walk through historic shops with curated tastings of traditional products paired with Tuscan wines. Top Rated 🏆
- Florence: Walking food tour with wine – A tasting journey through local flavours, perfect for discovering Florence through its culinary heritage.
See also
- Florence Travel Guide
- Itineraries: 1d, 3d, CT1 + CT2
- Experiences, Getting Around
- Eating: Where & What
- Where to Sleep