Duomo Square Tour in Florence
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Florence, Italy
1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
Experience Florence's iconic Duomo Square on a guided tour led by top local experts. Visit the city's treasured UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum.
Enjoy a small-group walking tour for a more personal experience. Your guide will reveal fascinating insights and hidden secrets behind these historic landmarks, offering a deeper look into Florence’s rich artistic and architectural heritage—all in one unforgettable journey.
What's Included
- Entrance tickets to the cathedral to visit on your own
- Pre-timed reserved tickets to climb Brunelleschi's Dome on your own (Only if the option is selected)
- Guided tour inside the Museo dell' Opera del Duomo and Baptistery of Saint John
- Guided walking tour around the Duomo Square
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Official certified guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off / Food and drinks
- Entrance to the Cathedral
- Reservation to Climb the Cupola
- Transportation to or from attractions
- Guided tour to Brunelleschi's Dome (Cupola)
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Piazza del Duomo
50129 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Piazza del Duomo
Piazza del Duomo is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence. It is one of the most visited places in the world and in Florence is the most visited area of the city. From the point of the meeting, the guide will give an insight into the history of this marvelous piece of art standing right in front of you.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo
Initially, the guide will talk your way to the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, which commits to the conservation of the dome and other artworks of great masterpieces of Michelangelo, Donatello, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Luca Della Robbia, Arnolfo di Cambio, and many others.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Battistero Di San Giovanni
Afterward, as you walk through the Piazza, you'll catch glimpses of the red dome completed in 1436 by Filippo Brunelleschi and was once known as the largest building in Medieval Europe. After an exciting explanation of this showstopper, you will see the showpieces of Florentine Gothic architecture, Giotto's Bell Tower standing adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore
The guide will also walk you around the exterior of the Loggia del Bigallo, a late Gothic building in Florence with an interesting historical fact. Finally, you’ll enter through the “Gates of Paradise” to the Baptistery of Saint John which stands across from the Duomo Cathedral. You will be guided on architecture's technical and artistic point of view before the tour concludes.The tour takes about an hour and a half, the perfect amount to see the highlights of Piazza Della Duomo.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, physically not fit to climb steps, suffering from vertigo, claustrophobia, or heart problems and pregnant women.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No elevators or pets allowed.
- You do not need a ticket to visit the Cathedral; you can enter it at any time before or after this tour.
- Respect the dress code: NO skimpy tops, spaghetti straps or bare midriffs are allowed inside and shorts and skirts should be knee length to cover the knees. If in doubt, carry a light shawl or long sleeve top to wrap around you when you go inside. Caps and hats should not be worn inside either.
- After the first validation, the ticket is valid for 72 hours: you can use it to visit locations listed on your own time (the Bell-tower, Museum and the crypt inside the cathedral).
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of two guests to run.
- Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- If you choose the Cupola Tickets option -
- Please note that the guided tour does not include the Brunelleschi's Dome(Cupola), you can climb the Brunelleschi's Dome on your own (Pre-reserved ticket time) after the Duomo Square guided tour ends.
- With your timed-reserved tickets, you can climb the Cupola Dome 30 minutes after the Duomo Square guided tour ends.
- Suitcases, backpacks, parcels, containers, and large and medium-sized bags are not permitted inside the Dome(Cupola).
- Umbrellas, canes (when not used to assist walking), tripods for cameras, and film cameras are not permitted inside the Dome.
- Knives, scissors, and metal tools that could be dangerous for people and the exhibited works are not permitted inside the Dome.
- The entrance ticket and reservations will be delivered by the guide or our representative at the meeting point prior to the start of the tour. Please follow the instructions to the meeting point as on the voucher.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Duomo Square Tour in Florence?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-73434P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Duomo Square Tour in Florence?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Entrance tickets to the cathedral to visit on your own.
- Pre-timed reserved tickets to climb Brunelleschi's Dome on your own (Only if the option is selected).
- Guided tour inside the Museo dell' Opera del Duomo and Baptistery of Saint John.
- Guided walking tour around the Duomo Square.
- Radio system to hear the guide.
- Official certified guide.
The following is NOT included:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off / Food and drinks.
- Entrance to the Cathedral.
- Reservation to Climb the Cupola.
- Transportation to or from attractions.
- Guided tour to Brunelleschi's Dome (Cupola).
Q:
What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Duomo Square Tour in Florence is as follows:
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, physically not fit to climb steps, suffering from vertigo, claustrophobia, or heart problems and pregnant women.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Duomo Square Tour in Florence will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Entrance tickets to the cathedral to visit on your own
- Pre-timed reserved tickets to climb Brunelleschi's Dome on your own (Only if the option is selected)
- Guided tour inside the Museo dell' Opera del Duomo and Baptistery of Saint John
- Guided walking tour around the Duomo Square
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Official certified guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off / Food and drinks
- Entrance to the Cathedral
- Reservation to Climb the Cupola
- Transportation to or from attractions
- Guided tour to Brunelleschi's Dome (Cupola)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, physically not fit to climb steps, suffering from vertigo, claustrophobia, or heart problems and pregnant women.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No elevators or pets allowed.
- You do not need a ticket to visit the Cathedral; you can enter it at any time before or after this tour.
- Respect the dress code: NO skimpy tops, spaghetti straps or bare midriffs are allowed inside and shorts and skirts should be knee length to cover the knees. If in doubt, carry a light shawl or long sleeve top to wrap around you when you go inside. Caps and hats should not be worn inside either.
- After the first validation, the ticket is valid for 72 hours: you can use it to visit locations listed on your own time (the Bell-tower, Museum and the crypt inside the cathedral).
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of two guests to run.
- Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- If you choose the Cupola Tickets option -
- Please note that the guided tour does not include the Brunelleschi's Dome(Cupola), you can climb the Brunelleschi's Dome on your own (Pre-reserved ticket time) after the Duomo Square guided tour ends.
- With your timed-reserved tickets, you can climb the Cupola Dome 30 minutes after the Duomo Square guided tour ends.
- Suitcases, backpacks, parcels, containers, and large and medium-sized bags are not permitted inside the Dome(Cupola).
- Umbrellas, canes (when not used to assist walking), tripods for cameras, and film cameras are not permitted inside the Dome.
- Knives, scissors, and metal tools that could be dangerous for people and the exhibited works are not permitted inside the Dome.
- The entrance ticket and reservations will be delivered by the guide or our representative at the meeting point prior to the start of the tour. Please follow the instructions to the meeting point as on the voucher.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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