Florence Duomo Complex Private Guided Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza del Duomo

   We will start the tour in "Florentine Paradise" - the square between the Baptistery of St. John and Duomo. You will learn set intricate story of the creation of "Gates of Paradise" and an incredible competition that gave start to the Renaissance.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Florence Baptistery

   Step into the oldest building in Florence and admire its marvellous Medieval mosaics. Hear the story on how Dante saved a baby and learn why people stopped washing themselves after the baptism.

   15 minutes•Admission included•See on map

3. 3

   Enjoy your priority entrance to the Cathedral of Florence and learn the stories about its creation. Enjoy the detailed story of the construction of the biggest masonry dome in the world and learn why no one managed to surpass it.

   30 minutes•Admission free

4. 4

   Opera del Duomo Museum

   Enjoy the recently restored Pietà by Michelangelo and take a look at the sculptures by Donatello. Admire the original Gates of Paradise and see the immense reconstruction of the Medieval façade of the Duomo.

   45 minutes•Admission included•See on map

5. 5

   Get into the Crypt of St. Reparata and walk along the ruins of the original cathedral built in the 5th century. Take a look at the remains of the mosaic floor with Early Christian symbols on it.

   15 minutes•Admission included

Meeting point

Meet your expert tour guide in Piazza San Giovanni at the Gates of Paradise of the Florentine Baptistery (the golden gates that face the Duomo).

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Your tour guide will provide you with the direct entry tickets to the Duomo Complex at the meeting point. If you have a child with you for this tour, please note that the Duomo Complex has strict rules as per the redemption of the children's tickets (ages 0-14). In order to redeem your children's tickets the tour guide will need the documents proving their age, thus we kindly ask you to bring your kids' ID with you (paper copy or a digital photo is accepted).

Cancellation and refunds

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