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Discover the best of Florence's religious center with our exclusive tour of the Cathedral, Duomo Complex, and the famous Cupola climb.
Benefit from pre-reserved tickets and dive into the most famous architectural marvels, including Brunelleschi's Dome.
Choose a private tour to experience an intimate journey with personal attention in the company of a knowledgeable guide, and make the most of your visit.
Explore the Museum of the Opera del Duomo's highlights and the Baptistery with your pass.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet in Piazza del Duomo, 41, directly across from the cafe of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
Itinerary
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Piazza del Duomo (Pass by)
Meet your local guide in Duomo Square and start to discover the most famous monument in the heart of Florence. Pre-reserved tickets and separate entry get you into the Museum, Baptistery, and Brunelleschi's Dome more quickly.
Admission ticket free -
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Get priority admission to the octagonal Baptistery of St. John, best known for its ceiling, decorated by golden mosaics, and its gleaming bronze doors (the Gates of Paradise). As you gaze at the detailed relief work on the panels, you might be surprised to learn that these are not the original bronze doors; those are currently on display in the Museum. Luckily, that will be your next stop!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Continue into the Duomo Museum, where incredible authentic masterpieces like the gates of the Baptistery, Donatello’s sculptures, and the original dome’s wooden scaffoldings are exhibited. Although you could spend hours wandering through the displays, your guide will point out highlights such as the Michelangelo’s Pietà. You will hear why Michelangelo tried to destroy it and see tell-tale signs of repairs made to this world-famous sculpture.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Your experienced guide will tell you about the Cathedral, its construction through the centuries, and how it came to be the religious center of Florence. Go inside the Cathedral and you'll begin understand even more how it relates to the other magnificent buildings in the square.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Our pre-reserved ticket will give you priority access to climb the famous dome of Brunelleschi at your leisure. See the wonderful paintings of the Last Judgment by Vasari and Zuccari up close and personal. They are still among the largest fresco paintings in the world!
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church and it can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, often without warning (for the funeral of a Bishop, for example).
- Entry to the Cathedral is not guaranteed as the Cathedral is a working church and hours can change without notice due to liturgical or other reasons. Our guides make every effort to enter the Cathedral with guests.
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Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church and it can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, often without warning (for the funeral of a Bishop, for example).
- Entry to the Cathedral is not guaranteed as the Cathedral is a working church and hours can change without notice due to liturgical or other reasons. Our guides make every effort to enter the Cathedral with guests.
- Visitors are advised that the Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- Please note that backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
- Florence can be very warm in the summer. Please be advised that this tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
- Please note that the Cathedral is closed to all tourists on Sundays. Instead, we will visit the Ancient Basilica of Santa Reparata (the Crypt).
- There are 463 steps to climb the dome at the end of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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