FLORENCE
The Florence classics, in order.
The 15 best leonardo & science museums tours in Florence, gathered in one place. What each one actually covers, what it costs, and who you book it through.
Touch Leonardo’s machines in Florence with hands-on exhibits, interactive workshops, and a multilingual audio guide for about 1 hour.
Most Popular“We really enjoyed seeing and interacting with the inventions. Skip the line was great and this was good value.”
Skip long lines with an English ticket to Museo Le Macchine di Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, featuring 50+ working models in 1–1.5 hours.
“When you consider the time, what the man accomplished and the depth of his capabilities , itis mind blowing. From the Mona Lisa to hand-to-hand weapons, Da Vinci was much more than artist.....amazing!!”
Museo Galileo entry ticket in Florence. See Medici and Lorraine instruments, Galileo originals, and 18 themed rooms for about a day.
“This was not the timed entry ticket, but rather a ticket to the museum for one day and we could enter at any time during opening hours. It was easy to get in with the tickets and the museum is most spectacular.!!!”
Prebook skip-the-line entry to Florence’s Leonardo Interactive Museum with a mobile ticket for a hands-on, air-conditioned visit to da Vinci’s inventions.
“Very cool! The museum was on the smaller side but lots of interesting displays and all of them were interactive. Great for kids and engineers haha!”
Skip-the-line Museo Galileo ticket in Florence with an exact entry time. See Medici instruments and Galileo’s science universe in 1–2 hours.
“The tickets were never sent via email like the app kept telling me to check and so we had to pay for entry at the front after 15 plus minutes of confusion. I found them after in the direct message with 0 notification from Viator or the ticket provider. I’m going to attempt to ask…”
A 3-hour Florence walk built around Michelangelo vs Leonardo, ending at Santo Spirito to see Il Crocifisso Ligneo, plus great local picks.
“Best tour we took in Florence. I lived in Florence about 30 years ago and took my teenage son for a visit over Thanksgiving. I booked several tours on Viator. Antonio’s was our favorite. Antonio was funny and knowledgeable. We lovRead more”
Explore Museo Galileo in Florence on a 90-minute small-group tour. See original Galileo instruments and skip the ticket line.
“Lo mejor del tour fue que pudimos hacerlo gracias a Ivan, Rebecca y Beatrice que gestionaron nuestra visita de la mejor manera posible!! Estamos encantados con ellos y con lo que pudimos ver y aprender con Ivan esa tarde. El museo hace un magnífico trabajo de conservación y exposición de quien nos abrió los ojos…”
Express Uffizi and Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Florence with timed entry, included tickets, and a small-group guide.
“Great tour. Antonio is very knowledgeable and passionate both about the city and Leonardo.His introduction to Uffizi and explanation of Leonardo's work was brilliant. After the tour ended, he gave me tips on what to focus on in the museum ( as otherwise it would have overwhelming) as well as general tips about how to…”
Kid-friendly skip-the-line Uffizi tour in Florence with art games and expert guides. See Botticelli and da Vinci works in 2.5 hours.
“Really priceless experience. My kids and I learned how to look deeper and appreciate the paintings and their historical context, while making it fun and keeping their attention. It was exactly what I was looking for, thank you!”
A private 90-minute Galileo tour in Florence with original telescopes, astrolabes, clocks, and expert context on time and space.
Skip-the-line small-group Galileo Museum tour in Florence. Guided science history in 1.5 hours. Max 9 people, English.
“Leonardo, our guide, was great! His knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience! He pointed out random items to draw our attention to…made for an amazing experience.”
Skip the ticket line for the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, then walk Florence’s Old Town tracing Medici power, Duomo plans, and machines.
“Es un tour especial y específicamente dedicado a Leonardo da Vinci. Cristina nos ofreció una actividad completa y llena de información. Fue un verdadero placer tenerla como guía. Si te interesa la vida de da Vinci y sus creaciones, este es un tour que no debes perderte.”
Draw a Leonardo da Vinci sketch in Florence for 3 hours at Geko Art Studio, using sanguine, sepia, charcoal.
“I’m not the best artist but I had a lot of fun in this class. It was only me, but the one who had taught me was super nice! (Both people were). Definitely recommend this class for beginners and intermediate. You really wont regret the experience! This picture is of it halfway done- I swear…”
Private Florence day trip to Leonardo’s birthplace in Anchiano, Vinci’s Leonardo museum, plus a Tuscan wine tasting and lunch with pickup.
“Everything about our tour was perfect. Our driver, Francesco, was friendly, funny and a delight to be with all day. We loved the museums and Leonardo’s birthplace. The high point of our day was the fabulous lunch we had and the wines we were introduced to at the Daniella Winery. Simone was so knowledgeable and…”
Walk Tuscany’s olive groves, see a Leonardo Da Vinci-inspired windmill in action, then taste organic olive oil and Chianti in a small group.
“We booked and paid for this tour well in advance. We were staying in Florence without a car. It is not clear that this tour is 45 mins away from Florence. The reference to the pick up place to the train station is misleading. It is not the Florence train station but one quite a…”
The galleries, the Duomo, the Tuscan hills, and every way to walk into them.
