Duomo Complex: Guided Visit of Baptistery & Opera Museum
Overview
Duomo Square reveals a breathtaking panorama, especially at sunset, when its green, white, and red polychrome marble glows in warm light. Although unified in color, the complex spans four centuries: the Baptistery began in the mid-11th century, Giotto’s Campanile rose in the 14th, and Brunelleschi’s Dome was completed in the 15th.
Begin at the Baptistery of San Giovanni with a licensed guide who will unveil its Byzantine mosaics and Ghiberti’s “Gates of Paradise.” Then, discover the Opera del Duomo Museum, where original sculptures, reliefs, and architectural fragments by Michelangelo, Donatello, and Ghiberti reveal their former place on the cathedral.
Your ticket also grants access to the interior of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Crypt of Santa Reparata, where ancient mosaics and early basilica remains lie underground.
Let your senses be stirred by centuries of faith in this iconic site. Experience the art, history, and devotion at the core of Florence’s spiritual timeless landmark
What's Included
- Entry ticket to Giotto's Bell Tower (if option selected)
- Headsets if necessary
- Entry ticket to Brunelleschi's Dome (if option is selected)
- Baptistery and Opera Museum Guided Tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Piazza di San Giovanni
50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Battistero Di San Giovanni
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Crypt of Santa Reparata (Pass By)
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Pass By)
Campanile di Giotto (Pass By)
Cupola Del Brunelleschi (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Every first Tuesday of the month, the Opera Museum is closed
- Skip-the-line access may not be guaranteed for reasons outside the tour operator's control and depending on the Opera del Duomo
- Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour
- Please keep in mind that the mosaics of the Baptistery are undergoing restoration
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-7779P3
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