Florence Baptistery and Opera del Duomo Museum: Guided Tour and Brunelleschi's Dome Climb
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37 Ratings
Firenze

Experience the best of Florence with a guided tour of the Baptistery and Opera del Duomo Museum, including a climb up Brunelleschi’s Dome. Discover the history of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and admire masterworks by Michelangelo and Donatello. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Florence - Museum Baptistry Climb Dome walking tour with Piazza del Duomo square
What's Included
  • Includes Museum entrance and reservation
  • Baptistry admission with reservation
  • Dome climb ticket with reservation
  • 1.5-hour guided tour of Baptistry and Museum
  • Additional 45-minute self-guided Dome climb
  • Backpacks and baggage not permitted
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick up
  • Any other personnel expenses
  • Entrance in Cathedral
Additional Information

• Embark on a 1.35-hour tour led by a knowledgeable guide, encompassing Duomo Square, an elaborate explanation of the Paradise gate of the Baptistery, a historical overview of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and a climb up Brunelleschi’s dome
• Unearth the fascinating history of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral
• Comprehensive external analysis of the…

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Location
Piazza del Duomo, 39
Piazza del Duomo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(37 Ratings)
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735michaelk
Nov 22, 2024
See the most interesting bits of the cathedral - If you’re into frescoes, the baptistery is fresco heaven! Located only about 50 yards west of the cathedral, this octagonal building dates back to the 5th century, with alterations in the 11th and 13th centuries. The great doors you see now are replicas, the originals being in the Museo del Opera del Duomo. The doors are of bronze, with detailed casting of biblical scenes. The south door is by Pisano and the other two by Ghiberti and other artists. The interior is decorated with some of the most splendid mosaics in world art. The apse was the first area to be decorated, from as early as 1202. The dome was decorated from the top down during the 13th century. The most recent renovation was at the end of the 19th century, but now the 10 million tiles are being restored again. This means that currently visitors cannot see the actual mosaics. You have to make do with photographically produced canvases that hang in front of them while conservationists work. The Museo del Opera del Duomo is located next to the cathedral bag-drop opposite the east end. It is worth spending a couple of hours there, as it contains many of the original treasures of the cathedral, baptistery and campanile; such as the ancient doors from the baptistery, a statue of Santa Reparata from the early cathedral, decorative panels from Giotto’s campanile. There is a life-size model of the Romanesque font of the cathedral before the 14th century building; Michelangelo’s Pieta intended for his own tomb; an incredible silver altar; two carved stone singing galleries; Donatello’s austere wood St Mary Magdalene penitent; and a useful presentation on how Brunelleschi’s fabulous dome, modelled on the baptistery, was made.
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Paulmakk
Jun 15, 2024
A Beauty! - What a stunning beauty that the Florence Baptistery is - has such a good energy and feeling when inside, stooped in history, you feel very special to be here.
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256ollie
Jun 15, 2024
Takes Your Breath Away - Absolutely breathtaking - the museum is packed with great history and the Baptistery is absolutely stunning. You must visit both!
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619jeffry
Mar 20, 2024
Reminder of exquisite Florentine artistry - The Florence Baptistery is a reminder of the exquisite talent of Renaissance artists and craftsmen. The Baptistry is octagonal; its intended purpose is to baptize the believers of Florence. The Chistian faith was perpetuated. by the bronze doors, which narrate the immortal history of Christianity. The original doors were replaced by duplicates in modern days. The original doors are in the Museum. Brunelleschi's Dome is a related building, as is the Florence Cathedral. We saw the Baptistery. it is a testament. to Christian faith and Florentine artistry.
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Kasey_c
May 19, 2023
Expert Tour Guide - Wow! So impressed with our tour guide’s expertise and knowledge. She is finishing her masters in Renaissance Art and her passion for the subjects is so is so contagious. It was a magical experience. You should climb to Duomo at least once in your life for the up close views of the artwork inside the Duomo and the spectacular views of Florence. Just don’t climb it hungover or in wide legged pants. Wear tennis shoes and go when it’s cool outside.
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Shanellesua
May 10, 2023
Art museum with Cathedral-focused exhibits - Museum with various exhibits about the Basilica that can be visited via the Bruneschellini Pass. It’s conveniently across the Basilica and there were quite a few field trips and tour groups present. There’s multiple levels and we went from bottom to top. Restrooms are available as well as a water fountain. You go through a security check first and then will scan your ticket. You can purchase the Brunnelschini Pass and then use that to enter the museum at any time. Elevators and stairs are available. There are also a couple of benches at the top level to sit if you need a break. We spent about an hour and a half to two hours here.
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Claudia_p
Mar 31, 2023
Awesome tour - The guide was very knowledgeable and took her time to explain everything. The sites are beautiful and everyone that comes to Florence should visit, regardless of their religious believes. Art is universal! Loved the tour!
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Amlola83
Sep 30, 2024
Florence Baptistere and Duomo Museum - The place of the duomo is splendid. Unfortunately the interior of the baptistery is under construction and of course the superb dome is not visible, nevertheless no reduction...florence (and its monuments) is a manna and sometimes quite abusive. The sublime doors are copies, beautiful, but the real ones are in the duomo museum. This museum is also a splendor, to be visited absolutely.
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34marieclaude
Nov 9, 2023
Absolutely avoid at this time: scam guaranteed. - The Baptistery is under construction, a huge scaffolding occupies the entire center of the building blocking the entire view! The visitor is forced to look at the photos printed on the tarpaulin surrounding all the scrap metal, to replace what he should have seen! Even the ceiling of the dome is hidden by a net. A real scandal because despite these major inconveniences, the ticket remains at the usual price!
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Anna_d
May 28, 2023
Not a good experience - Florence was very busy but the tour was unorganized the tickets had wrong date so missed John the Baptist basilica we were directed to the wrong entrance to the Duomo so didn’t wish to wait in another line, and did not see the Duomo, requested compensation nothing was offered. No value for the money
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