• Piazza del Duomo - Join your local guide in Duomo Square to begin exploring Florence’s most renowned monument. With pre-booked tickets and a separate entrance, quickly access the Museum, Baptistery, and Brunelleschi’s Dome.
• Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Enter the iconic cathedral through a special entrance for small groups. Accompanied by your expert guide, delve into the Cathedral’s history, its centuries-long construction, and its role as the heart of Florence’s religious life. Your guide will also explain the Duomo’s connection to the other stunning buildings in the Square.
• The Baptistery of St. John - With an expert by your side, enjoy priority access to the octagonal Baptistery of St. John, famed for its golden mosaic ceiling and the illustrious bronze doors known as the Gates of Paradise. Observe the intricate relief work on the panels, and discover that these are replicas, as the original bronze East Doors are displayed in the Museum.
• Opera del Duomo Museum - Discover the splendid Duomo Museum in Florence, showcasing a remarkable collection of invaluable art and artifacts from the city’s vibrant history. With your knowledgeable guide, explore captivating exhibits like the original wooden scaffolding used for the dome’s construction, Donatello’s stunning sculptures, and the famous Gates of Paradise from the Baptistery. Marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà and other extraordinary artworks while learning about their history and significance from your expert guide. Let the museum’s masterpieces transport you back to Florence’s Renaissance peak, unveiling the city’s rich cultural legacy.
• Brunelleschi’s dome - Benefit from pre-reserved tickets and ascend the renowned dome at your own pace. View the exquisite Last Judgment paintings by Vasari and Zuccari up close, still among the largest frescoes worldwide! At the summit, relish breathtaking views of Tuscany and Florence, offering the city’s finest experience.
• Giotto’s Bell Tower - Appreciate Giotto’s bell tower from the outside, one of the four main monuments on the Piazza del Duomo. Adorned in white, pink, and green marble like the adjacent cathedral, this grand square bell tower is considered Italy’s most beautiful campanile, likely designed more for aesthetics than functionality.

• Pre-reserved tickets for the Baptistery
• Pre-reserved tickets to climb Brunelleschi’s Dome
• Small group tour for a personalized and interactive experience
• Pre-reserved tickets for the Museum of the Duomo
• Access to the famous Cathedral of Florence

• Transport to the meeting spot

•Gain exclusive entry to the Cathedral with a Brunelleschi’s Pass.

•Ascend Brunelleschi’s dome and marvel at the panoramic vistas of the bustling city and the serene Tuscan landscape.

•Experience the famous architectural wonders of Florence’s religious epicenter in a comprehensive tour led by a knowledgeable local guide.

•Participate in our intimate walking tour for a more customized and engaging journey.

•Explore the key exhibits of the Duomo’s Museum of the Opera, guided by a specialist.

•Complete your exclusive journey with a visit to the Baptistery of St. John.

• The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church that can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, even without warning (for the funeral of a Cardinal, for example)
• Consider leaving a buffer before your next tour as the Cupola climb may take longer than expected
• Please be aware that the off season is an opportunity for restoration work, often unannounced.
• 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.
• 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).
• Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
• There are 463 steps to climb the dome at the end of the tour (and no elevator).

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