Duomo Square Guided Tour in Florence

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Explore Florence's heart, Duomo Square! This tour journeys through the city's iconic landmark, a UNESCO treasure trove. Discover the Duomo, Baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum with a small group and expert local guide. Unveil the secrets of these architectural wonders on this unforgettable adventure!

What's Included

Guided tour of St. John's Baptistery (interior)
Entry ticket to the Cathedral
Entry ticket to St. John's Baptistery
Entry ticket to Giotto's Bell Tower
Guided tour of Opera del Duomo Museum
Radio system to hear the guide
Entry ticket to Museo dell' Opera del Duomo
Official certified guide
Entry ticket to Santa Reparata
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Guided tour to Brunelleschi's Dome (Cupola)
Guided tour to Florence Cathedral
Guided tour to Giotto's Bell Tower
Guided tour to Santa Reparata

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide IN FRONT of the Lindt Chocolate Shop Firenze. Please be present at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delay

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Piazza del Duomo

    Piazza del Duomo is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence. It is one of the most visited places in the world and in Florence is the most visited area of the city. From the point of the meeting, the guide will give an insight into the history of this marvelous piece of art standing right in front of you.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Initially, the guide will talk your way to the Museo dell' Opera del Duomo, which commits to the conservation of the dome and other artworks of great masterpieces of Michelangelo, Donatello, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Luca Della Robbia, Arnolfo di Cambio, and many others.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Afterward, as you walk through the Piazza, you'll catch glimpses of the red dome that was completed in 1436 by Filippo Brunelleschi and was once known as the largest building in Medieval Europe. After an interesting explanation of this showstopper, your next stop will be the showpieces of the Florentine Gothic architecture, Giotto's Bell Tower standing adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Finally, you’ll enter through the “Gates of Paradise” to the Baptistery of Saint John which stands across from the Duomo Cathedral. You will be guided on the technical and artistic point of view of architecture before the tour concludes. The tour takes about an hour and a half, the perfect amount to see the highlights of Piazza Della Duomo.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You do not need a ticket to visit the Cathedral; you can enter it at any time before or after this tour.
  • After the first validation, the ticket is valid for 72 hours: you can use it to visit locations listed on your own time (Giotto's Bell Tower and Santa Reparata).
  • The recommended duration for the visit to Giotto’s Bell Tower is approximately 45 minutes.
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