Florence · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Good self-guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Save time at Florence’s Uffizi with a reserved entry ticket, host assistance, and a multilingual audio app for Renaissance masterpieces.
“The skip the line was perfect because it was very crowded”
Review of Florence’s Accademia ticket with timed entry and Pop Guide audio app, including David, Renaissance art, costs, queues, and useful tips.
“Easy grab and go for tickets. The audio guide was easy and informative - make sure to download PopGuide before getting there so all you have to do is scan the QR code to open the audio. My Mom & I really enjoyed the seeing all the artwork. Michelangelo’s David is absolutely stunning!”
Review of Florence’s Uffizi and Accademia priority tickets, including David, Botticelli, audio app quality, meeting points, and value.
“The guide was helpful. We got into the gallery slightly early.”
See Florence by electric golf cart, from Ponte Vecchio to Michelangelo Square, with an 11-language audio guide and local driver.
“I ended up getting sick on this leg of our tour so my finance had the guide and golf cart all to himself (even though it was slated as a small group tour)! The guide spoke good English and even asked him questions about what he liked so he could give him tips on where to go and what to do based off his likes while in Florence. Overall great experience and we will be doing it again once we are back!”
Skip Florence’s Uffizi queues with timed entry and a digital audio guide covering Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and more.
“We had trouble locating the person with our tickets. We called the number listed in the booking, and someone was very helpful.”
Ride an e-bike from Florence to Fiesole and a Tuscan vineyard, with GPS freedom, panoramic views, wine, and a picnic at your own cost.
“Amazing experience. A highlight of our time in Florence. Despite the hot weather the bike adventure was still fantastic.”
Review of Florence Duomo Cathedral entry with host and audio guide, including what you see, wait times, clothing rules, and whether $7.23 is worthwhile.
“Our guide was excellent. She really knew the history of the Duomo and its architects. However, at the last hour the company slipped the schedule by 45 minutes which placed the rest of our schedule in jeopardy. If we had been that late we would have forfeited our fee. Same rule should apply to them.”
See Michelangelo’s David at Florence’s Accademia with timed entry, host assistance, and an optional official audio guide.
“Excellent,try to book early, which is what we did(9:30) as it get’s busy”
Review of Florence’s Uffizi Gallery timed ticket, optional audio guide, famous Renaissance art, entry tips, price, and practical drawbacks.
“The guide was late and it was quite confusing until we were able to enter.”
See Michelangelo’s David with reserved Accademia entry, Renaissance art, Medici instruments, and a self-guided audio app in Florence.
“it should be more skip the line, though prebooked but line was long... we started the que early so less time was taken to enter. Overall nice experience.”
Visit Florence’s Duomo, Baptistery, museum, and crypt with priority entry and a multilingual audio app for $33.
“Good experience and process was easy. Tickets were emailed to us the day prior to our visit, so we didn’t need to worry about meeting someone to exchange vouchers. Recommend if you’re unsure of how to purchase tickets directly or they are sold out.”
Enter Florence’s Uffizi Gallery at a reserved time, see Botticelli and Michelangelo, and add an audio guide for a smoother museum visit.
“This was a great tour. We really enjoyed it. Fun secrets in the Palazzo Vecchio!! Our guide was great (unfortunately I can’t remember her name!). Definitely recommend checking different companies. We paid half of what others on the tour paid.”
Timed Uffizi entry with an optional audio guide gives you access to Florence’s Renaissance masterpieces, but expect security queues and mixed ticket support.
“My tour operator never showed up to the agreed meeting point to give me the tickets. This caused me to not be able to do this activity and ruined my plans”
Review of Florence’s private golf-cart tour, with audio guide, city-center sights, optional Michelangelo overlook, value, and practical tips.
“The tour guys show us all around the city. And general view of the city the overall view. Great jobs.”
See Michelangelo’s David with fast-track Accademia entry, optional audio guide, Renaissance art, and rare instruments at your own pace.
“How to redeem your voucher for a ticket was a bit fussy. We had to ask around to find the right person, and you don’t skip the line.”
Pick a gallery, a kitchen or a road south.
