Leonardo da Vinci Museum Private Tour in Florence's Old Town

4.2 (5 reviews) 2–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Learn about the life, genius, and inventions of the greatest Renaissance man on a guided tour of Florence with skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum. Optional: hear Leonardo’s full story as you explore the Old Town and visit the Cathedral.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Follow the path of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence with a 5-Star Expert Guide
Save time with skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum
Enjoy the largest interactive exhibit of Leonardo's machines and devices
Learn about the life and works of the greatest Renaissance man
See more places related to Leonardo’s time in Florence and visit the Duomo (4-hour option only)

Follow in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, the city of Renaissance. See places where da Vinci spent time, learn about his connection to the powerful Medici family and his rivalry with Micheangelo, and examine his genius innovations on a private tour of the interactive Leonardo da Vinci Museum with skip-the-line tickets.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Italy City Tour

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Included: Renaissance Walking Tour of the Old Town, Leonardo da Vinci Museum, and Duomo
Included: Facts and anecdotes about the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci
Included: Free entry to the Duomo and an extended tour of the Old Town (4-hour option only)
Included: Skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (all options)
Included: 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

Not included

Not included: Free entry to the Duomo and an extended tour of the Old Town (in 2-hour option)

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

Meet your guide in front of the Giovani monument (Monumento a Giovanni delle Bande Nere), Piazza di San Lorenzo, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Leonardo Interactive Museum

one hour Admission included

Visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum. Together with your Expert Guide, you will witness the birth of the Renaissance in Florence and learn about the personal life and work of the most famous "Renaissance man". Places of interest include the Riccardi Medici Palace, which belonged to the Medici who employed da Vinci, learn about the plans he made for the magnificent Duomo (exterior only), and see Palazzo del Bargello, where his father worked.
Leonardo Interactive Museum

2 hours Admission included

The main highlight of this tour will be a visit inside the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, the largest hands-on da Vinci exhibition. We provide skip-the-line tickets to the largest hands-on da Vinci exhibition to save you time. Both adults and children can learn through play with the working reproductions of da Vinci’s greatest innovations. Your Expert Guide will show you how to operate the Tank, the Catapult, the Vertical Ornithopter and many other unique machines, and share interesting facts about Leonardo’s designs, sketches, paintings and other works.
Stop 4

55 min

Visit the Duomo (Florence Cathedral). This is your chance to learn more about the Renaissance and its people and admire the stunning architecture and art of the Duomo inside and out. You will also see the iconic Palazzo Vecchio, Neptune’s Fountain and a replica of Michelangelo’s David in the Piazza della Signoria. The guide will also show you to the statues of Leonardo da Vinci, Lorenzo de’ Medici, Giotto, Galileo, and other historical figures, and tell you all about the plans da Vinci had for the Arno River as you walk along Ponte Vecchio.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Solo Experience Hotel, Via del Canto dei Nelli, 4, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please wait outside - the staff are not infomed about the tour.

End point

Meet your guide in front of Solo Experience Hotel, Via del Canto dei Nelli, 4, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please wait outside - the staff are not infomed about the tour.

Using your ticket

Information for the customer (Know before you go)

Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
Our pre-booked tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum allow you to skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance. Admission is for the interactive models museum at Via del Castellaccio, not the Leonardo Interactive Museum at Via de Servi.
Free entry to Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is only for the main church, excluding the dome, baptistry, bell tower, museum and ancient basilica. The Cathedral can be visited every day between 10PM and 5PM but admission during masses and events is restricted. The line to enter can be more than 1 hour long so due to time constraints, this attraction may be removed from the itinerary at the guide’s discretion.
Due to museum rules, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people. We will provide additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
Our pre-booked tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum allow you to skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance. Admission is for the interactive models museum at Via del Castellaccio, not the Leonardo Interactive Museum at Via de Servi.
Free entry to Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is only for the main church, excluding the dome, baptistry, bell tower, museum and ancient basilica. The Cathedral can be visited every day between 10PM and 5PM but admission during masses and events is restricted. The line to enter can be more than 1 hour long so due to time constraints, the guide may have to provide all the commentary only on the outside.
Due to museum rules, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people. We will provide additional guides for larger groups.
Have a special request? Let us know in advance - we're happy to help!

Options

2H: Leonardo da Vinci Tour

Duration: 2 hours: Book a 2-hour tour to discover the traces of Leonardo da Vinci's life and work in Florence

,: and visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (skip-the-line tickets).

5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITFL013.
4H: LeonardodaVinci,OT & Duomo

Duration: 4 hours: Book a 4-hour tour to discover more traces of da Vinci in Florence,

,: visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and the Duomo, and learn about the Renaissance in the Old Town.

5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITFL013.