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Florence Cathedral Guided Tour & Optional Dome Climb

Florence

4.0(5798)

Highlights

  • Explore Florence’s sacred heart with a guided tour of the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum — each space revealing a different layer of Renaissance brilliance.
  • Uncover the stories behind the art and architecture as your expert guide (available in English, Spanish, Italian, or German) decodes mosaics, masterpieces, and the engineering marvels that shaped the Duomo complex.
  • See how it all connects — from Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise to Brunelleschi’s soaring dome — as your guide weaves a narrative of theology, politics, and artistic ambition across the three monuments.
  • Upgrade for the climbs: After your guided visit, ascend Brunelleschi’s Dome or Giotto’s Bell Tower (or both!) for a bird’s-eye view of Florence and a deeper appreciation of the complex’s scale and genius.
  • Pressed for time? Choose an express guided tour focused on the Cathedral’s highlights — perfect for seeing the essentials in 30 minutes.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the Florence Cathedral Complex including Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the Crypt of Santa Reparata, Opera del Duomo Museum, & St. John's Baptistery
  • Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish or French-speaking guide (as per option selected)
  • Access to Giotto's Bell Tower (as per option selected)
  • Access to Brunelleschi's Dome (as per option selected)

Exclusions

  • Access to the Secret Terraces

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

Experience Florence’s Sacred Heart with a Guided Tour

Getting started

Meet your expert guide at the designated meeting point in Piazza del Duomo. Show your voucher and a valid ID to join the group, then set off on your immersive tour of the Duomo Complex.

What to expect

Step into the beating heart of Renaissance Florence with a guided tour of its most iconic monuments — the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, and the Opera del Duomo Museum.

  • Experience the full story: With a professional guide (English, Spanish, Italian, or German), explore how these three spaces — sacred, civic, and artistic — reflect Florence’s ambition, ingenuity, and faith.

  • Discover deeper meaning: From the golden mosaics of the Baptistery to Brunelleschi’s revolutionary architecture and Ghiberti’s original Gates of Paradise, your guide reveals how these monuments shaped one another over centuries.

  • Connect the dots: See how theology, politics, and artistic rivalry are woven into every corner of the complex — details that are often missed without expert insight.

  • Want more? Upgrade your experience: After your guided tour, add climbs to Brunelleschi’s Dome and Giotto’s Bell Tower. These panoramic summits offer a soaring new perspective — not just of Florence, but of the genius behind the architecture you’ve just explored.

  • Short on time? Choose the express guided option focused on Cathedral-only highlights — a focused 30-minute deep dive that’s perfect for tighter itineraries.

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