Florence Cathedral, Baptistery & Duomo Museum Guided Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- BONUS: Selection of Tuscan food tasting, such as extra-virgin olive oil, truffle specialties and traditional baked goods (schiacciata and cantuccini)
- Entry Ticket to the Baptistery
- Entry Ticket to the Duomo Museum
- Entry ticket to Brunelleschi's Dome (if option selected)
- Entry ticket to the Santa María del Fiore Cathedral
- Entry tickets to the Bell Tower (if option selected)
- Multilingual audioguided tour of the Baptistery and Opera del Duomo Museum with live expert commentary from a professional guide (ONLY in Italian and English) (if option selected)
- Private guided tour (ONLY in French, English, Italian and Spanish) (if option selected)
- Earphones
- Entry Ticket to the Dome and/or the Bell Tower if the corresponding options weren't selected
- Guided visit of the Dome and the Bell Tower
- Guided visit to Santa María del Fiore Cathedral
- BONUS: Selection of Tuscan food tasting, such as extra-virgin olive oil, truffle specialties and traditional baked goods (schiacciata and cantuccini)
- Entry Ticket to the Baptistery
- Entry Ticket to the Duomo Museum
- Entry ticket to Brunelleschi's Dome (if option selected)
- Entry ticket to the Santa María del Fiore Cathedral
- Entry tickets to the Bell Tower (if option selected)
- Multilingual audioguided tour of the Baptistery and Opera del Duomo Museum with live expert commentary from a professional guide (ONLY in Italian and English) (if option selected)
- Private guided tour (ONLY in French, English, Italian and Spanish) (if option selected)
- Earphones
- Entry Ticket to the Dome and/or the Bell Tower if the corresponding options weren't selected
- Guided visit of the Dome and the Bell Tower
- Guided visit to Santa María del Fiore Cathedral
Enjoy the admission to the Baptistery and Opera del Duomo Museum in the heart of historic Florence. Experience a multilingual audioguided tour of the Baptistery and the Opera Museum, enriched by live expert commentary from a professional guide accompanying the group.
Meet the live expert in Piazza di San Giovanni and begin your Florentine adventure. Throughout the experience, access carefully curated multilingual audio content written by our art historians. A professional expert will be present for the entire visit, providing additional explanations, answering questions in Italian and English, and ensuring a smooth and engaging experience.
Visit the Baptistery and admire its breathtaking Byzantine mosaics that decorate the vaulted ceiling. Outside, discover one of the Renaissance’s greatest masterpieces: Lorenzo Ghiberti’s original Gates of Paradise.
Continue to the Opera del Duomo Museum, where you can admire extraordinary works of art that once belonged to the Cathedral complex, including Michelangelo’s moving Pietà, originally intended for his own tomb. Learn the story behind how the artist damaged the sculpture and left it unfinished late in his life.
Depending on the option selected, you may also climb Giotto’s Bell Tower and/or Brunelleschi’s Dome independently with your reserved entry ticket. Please note that access to the Dome and Bell Tower is self-guided and not part of the audioguided experience.
With the same ticket, you can also visit the Cathedral independently.
- Admire the original Gates of Paradise (the doors to the Baptistery)
- Benefit from live expert commentary from a professional guide
- Enjoy a multilingual audioguided experience of the Baptistery and Opera Museum
- Opt to climb Giotto’s Bell Tower on your own (if option selected)
- Opt to climb to the top of Brunelleschi's Dome on your own, with your ticket
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
What to bring
- Passport or ID card for children
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
- Pets
- Shorts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Smoking
Know before you go
- Because of the security check (which isn't skippable) you might experience some time in line
- Every first Tuesday of the month the Opera del Duomo Museum is closed and it will be replaced with Santa Reparata Crypt
- Important: A dress code is required. No shorts or sleeveless tops are 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
- The Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault and every first Sunday of the month closes at 2.00 pm
