Florence Cathedral Tour

4.5 (4 reviews) Florence, Italy
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Meet your guide at the central door of the Florence Cathedral.

You’ll start the tour at the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. In these famous workshops, they worked on the Cathedral's construction, then head to the Baptistery, famous for its golden Byzantine mosaics. Next, the tour continues into the Cathedral, introducing you to its artistic treasures, including a visit to the Crypt of Santa Reparata.
Inside the Cathedral Museum, you will see the original Gates of Paradise, Donatello's Magdalene, and Michelangelo's Pietà.

On this tour, you'll learn the full history of Florence's splendid Cathedral and its complex monuments, an opportunity you won't want to miss!

At the end of the tour, those who wish can access the bell tower at no additional cost!

Options

High Season/EFS

Duration: 2 hours

High Season EGI

Duration: 2 hours

Private Tour

Duration: 3 hours

What's included

  • Professional Guide
  • Entrance tickets with reservation

What to expect

  1. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    3h
    Don't miss the visit to the Cathedral of Florence with its superb frescoes, the interior of the Baptistry with its Byzantine mosaics, and the Opera Museum with original artworks by Donatello, Michelangelo and more.

    Meet your guide at the central door of the Cathedral of Florence. During this guided tour you will visit the Baptistery and Museum of Opera del Duomo, with the original Door of Paradise, the Magdalene by Donatello, the Pietà by Michelangelo, and many other Renaissance works.

    From inside the Duomo, you can admire the frescoes by Vasari and the whole Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, and go underground to discover the crypt of Santa Reparata.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the central door of the Piazza del Duomo at 10:45 am.

End point

Meet your guide at the central door of the Piazza del Duomo at 10:45 am.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code for the Cathedral: Please cover your legs and shoulders.
  • The ascent to the Campanile includes 414 steps. No elevator.
  • The climb is strongly advised against for individuals with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, those suffering from vertigo or claustrophobia, and pregnant women.
  • The recommended duration for the visit is approximately 45 minutes.

Cancellation policy

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

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