Florence Duomo Complex Private Guided Tour

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About this activity

The Duomo Complex in Florence is one of the greatest sites in the world. Come and join me on my 2-hour private tour of the Duomo, Cathedral Square, the Baptistery of St. John and the Opera del Duomo Museum and uncover the history of these spectacular monuments.

Enjoy visiting the massive Cathedral to marvel at its stunning architecture, monumental dome, and impressive fresco by Giorgio Vasari.

Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà that he was making for his own tomb and learn the story about one of the greatest mistakes the genius ever made.

Visit the place where Michelangelo made his David and see where the David was originally supposed to be placed.

Take a look at the original Gates of Paradise - the marvel of Lorenzo Ghiberti.

See Donatello’s sculptures that once decorated Duomo and the Baptistery of Florence.

Enjoy looking at the golden mosaics of the Baptistery of St. John and learn how Florentines were baptized back in the days!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Irina in Florence

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2-hour tour with a licensed tour guide
Included: Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Included: Ghiberti pass (tickets to the Baptistery, the Duomo Museum, the Crypt of St. Reparata)

Not included

Not included: Climbing the Dome is excluded as it requires a special pass
Not included: Climbing Giotto's Bell Tower is excluded as it requires a special pass

Itinerary

Piazza Del Duomo

15 min

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.
Battistero Di San Giovanni

15 min Admission included

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.
Duomo

30 min

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.
Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo

45 min Admission included

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.
Crypt of Santa Reparata

15 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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).

End 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).

Using your ticket

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).