• The Baptistery of St. John - Discover the main attractions on this in-depth tour of the Duomo Complex in Florence. This tour allows you to thoroughly explore all aspects of the Duomo Complex. After meeting our guide, you’ll be taken on a tour of the Piazza del Duomo, where you’ll learn about this captivating religious center. Following a comprehensive view of the Duomo from every angle of the square, you’ll enter the octagonal Baptistery of St. John. The guide will highlight the Baptistery’s famous golden mosaic ceiling and the impressive bronze doors known as the Gates of Paradise.
• Opera del Duomo Museum - Next, you’ll visit the splendid Duomo Museum in Florence, which boasts over 700 masterpieces from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, including Michelangelo’s Pietà Bandini. The museum also features remarkable works such as the Baptistery’s gates, Donatello’s sculptures, and the original wooden scaffolding of the dome. The guide will point out some of the most renowned artworks by Michelangelo and Donatello. As the tour concludes, your guide will escort you to the entrance of the Cupola Dome. The only way to view the dome’s interior up close and enjoy the stunning view of Florence is by climbing its 463 steps (there is no elevator).
• Brunelleschi’s dome - The Cupola, designed and constructed by Filippo Brunelleschi, features narrow corridors for ascending and descending. These were originally intended for the cathedral’s maintenance workers and were not meant for public access. Inside the dome, you can closely observe Giorgio Vasari’s frescoes of the Last Judgment (1572-9) with detailed explanations as you ascend. Looking down, just above the drum, you’ll notice Baccio D’Angelo’s unfinished balcony from 1507, with seven of the eight sides still in rough brick. Upon reaching the top of the Cupola, you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking panoramic view of Florence. After your timed visit to the Cupola, you can also explore the interior of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Santa Reparata, and climb Giotto’s Bell Tower at your leisure.
• Galleria dell’Accademia - The Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze, or “Gallery of the Academy of Florence,” is an art museum in Florence, Italy, best known for housing Michelangelo’s David. It also features other sculptures by Michelangelo and a vast collection of paintings by Florentine artists, primarily from the 1300-1600 period, spanning from the Trecento to the Late Renaissance.

• Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Academia Gallery
• Entry ticket to the Cathedral (Duomo)
• Entry ticket to Museo dell’Opera del Duomo
• Guided tour of St. John’s Baptistery (interior)
• Official certified guide
• Entry ticket to St. John’s Baptistery
• Entry ticket to Giotto’s Bell Tower
• Pre-timed reserved tickets to climb Brunelleschi’s Dome on your own
• Guided tour of Opera del Duomo Museum
• Radio system to hear the guide
• Guided tour of the Academia Gallery
• Entry ticket to Santa Reparata

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pick-up and drop off
• 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

Join us on a combined tour to explore the fascinating religious center, Piazza del Duomo, and explore the Galleria dell’ Accademia di Firenze, or “Gallery of the Academy of Florence”, which is best known as the home of Michelangelo’s sculpture David. You will be enchanted by the expansive panorama of Florence below once you ascend Florence’s Dome on your own.

Tour Highlights

• The home of Michelangelo’s original sculpture David
• A passionate and art-lover local guide
• Enjoy a spectacular view of the city
• Climb to the top of the Cupola, the highest point in Florence
• See an admirable creation of art by Filippo Brunelleschi

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
• No elevators or pets allowed
• “Skip-the-line” access for Accademia Gallery is guaranteed, even during peak season (except in the event of delays or strikes by the museum management)
• 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)
• Appropriate clothing for a place of worship is required: access with bare legs and shoulders, and wearing sandals, hats, or sunglasses is not permitted. You may be refused entry to the Baptistery and Cathedral if you fail to comply with the cathedral’s dress requirements
• Suitcases, backpacks, parcels, containers, and large and medium-sized bags are not permitted inside the Dome(Cupola)
• Umbrellas, canes (when not used to assist walking), tripods for cameras, and film cameras are not permitted inside the Dome
• Knives, scissors, and metal tools that could be dangerous for people and the exhibited works are not permitted inside the Dome
• Please note that the guided tour does not include Brunelleschi’s Dome(Cupola). You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex guided tour ends
• Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run
• Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
• There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• The customers choosing the 09.45 Duomo Complex tour will attend the 15.00 Accademia Gallery tour
• The customers choosing the 11.15 Duomo Complex tour will attend the 09.00 Accademia Gallery tour
• The customers choosing the 15.00 Duomo Complex tour will attend the 09.00 or 10.00 Accademia Gallery tour
• The recommended duration for the visit to the Brunelleschi’s Dome is approximately 45 - 60 minutes
• The recommended duration for the visit to Giotto’s Bell Tower is approximately 45 minutes
• The recommended duration for the visit to the Baptistery is approximately 30 minutes
• The recommended duration for the visit to the Santa Reparata is approximately 30 minutes
• Not recommended for participants physically not fit to climb steps, suffering from vertigo or claustrophobia

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