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Florence Duomo Experience: Guided Tour & Optional Dome Climb

Florence, Italyby City Florence Tours

  • 1.8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Skip the line
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

Discover Florence’s magnificent Duomo complex and explore its extraordinary art, history, and architecture with a guided experience. Admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery’s golden mosaics, and masterpieces at the Opera del Duomo Museum, including Michelangelo’s Pietà and Donatello’s Magdalene. Choose your preferred experience: Duomo Guided Tour (No Climb): Enjoy a private guided tour of the complex’s artistic treasures without climbing the dome. Depending on your ticket, you can also visit the Cathedral and Crypt of Santa Reparata independently. Duomo Guided Tour with Dome Climb: Enhance your visit with an ascent to Brunelleschi’s iconic Dome. Climb the historic staircase, admire the interior frescoes, and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Florence. Choose the experience that suits you best, whether you prefer discovering the Duomo’s masterpieces or adding an unforgettable climb.

What's included

  • Radio headsets from groups of 3 people or more
  • Reservation fees for the complex
  • Priority entrance pass for the complex, without the climb to the Dome and Giotto's bell tower
  • The guided tour includes the Opera del Duomo Museum and the Baptistery.
  • The remaining monuments can be visited independently using your 72-hour pass.
  • Private expert guide for the selected Duomo tour
  • Guide for the Dome and Giotto's bell tower
  • Guide for the the Crypt of Santa Reparata and the Cathedral
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Guided tour of Brunelleschi’s Dome is available only with selected ticket options.

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo

    1 hour

    Through this private tour, you will be able to admire the Opera del Duomo Museum, which inside it contains the original doors of the Baptistery (including the door of paradise/golden door), the original statues of the Cathedral and the Bell Tower, such as Michelangelo's Pietà and Donatello's Maddalena.

  2. 2

    Battistero Di San Giovanni

    30 min

    The baptistery of San Giovanni is one of the oldest buildings in Florence that still exists. Consecrated in 1059, it was dedicated to San Giovanni Battista, patron saint of Florence. Many Florentines were baptized there, including Dante Alighieri, the most famous Italian poet and father of the Italian language. The dome and apse of the Baptistery are decorated with splendid religious mosaics with a golden background.

Meeting and pickup

We meet all travelers 20 minutes before the scheduled time for the visit, in via dei Castellani 14 (18 red) in our City Florence Tours - tourist office.

End point

The tour will end in the square of the Opera del Duomo complex in Florence.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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