Duomo Square Tour in Florence

4.9
(10 reviews)

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

Experience Florence's iconic Duomo Square on a guided tour led by top local experts. Visit the city's treasured UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum.

Enjoy a small-group walking tour for a more personal experience. Your guide will reveal fascinating insights and hidden secrets behind these historic landmarks, offering a deeper look into Florence’s rich artistic and architectural heritage—all in one unforgettable journey.

What's Included

Entrance tickets to the cathedral to visit on your own
Official certified guide
Radio system to hear the guide
Guided walking tour around the Duomo Square
Pre-timed reserved tickets to climb Brunelleschi's Dome on your own (Only if the option is selected)
Guided tour inside the Museo dell' Opera del Duomo and Baptistery of Saint John
Hotel pickup and drop-off / Food and drinks
Entrance to the Cathedral
Reservation to Climb the Cupola
Transportation to or from attractions
Guided tour to Brunelleschi's Dome (Cupola)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide IN FRONT of the Lindt Chocolate Shop Firenze. Please be present at the meeting point 15 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
  • 3

    Afterward, as you walk through the Piazza, you'll catch glimpses of the red dome completed in 1436 by Filippo Brunelleschi and was once known as the largest building in Medieval Europe. After an exciting explanation of this showstopper, you will see the showpieces of Florentine Gothic architecture, Giotto's Bell Tower standing adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore The guide will also walk you around the exterior of the Loggia del Bigallo, a late Gothic building in Florence with an interesting historical fact. 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 architecture's technical and artistic point of view 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No elevators or pets allowed.
  • You do not need a ticket to visit the Cathedral; you can enter it at any time before or after this tour.
  • Respect the dress code: NO skimpy tops, spaghetti straps or bare midriffs are allowed inside and shorts and skirts should be knee length to cover the knees. If in doubt, carry a light shawl or long sleeve top to wrap around you when you go inside. Caps and hats should not be worn inside either.
  • After the first validation, the ticket is valid for 72 hours: you can use it to visit locations listed on your own time (the Bell-tower, Museum and the crypt inside the cathedral).
  • Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of two guests to run.
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