Florence Cathedral Guided Tour
Fall in love with one of the jewels of the Italian Renaissance with this fantastic guided tour of Florence Cathedral. You can also discover the amazing Baptistery and the fascinating Cathedral Museum.
Florence Cathedral Guided Tour
At the scheduled time, we will meet up in Florence's beautiful Piazza del Duomo, opposite the Loggia del Bigallo Museum. Then we enter the interior of this temple, one of the most important in the world and a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance.
Inside, we will learn all about the origins of this cathedral which was built in honor of Santa Maria del Fiore, the patron saint of Florence. You will also hear all about the magnificent architecture of the building and the amazing works of art that adorn its walls inside.
This fantastic experience will give you a new perspective on what has been the icon of Florence since its construction began at the end of the 13th century.
This activity also includes a ticket for the Misericordia Museum, which you can visit in your own time after the Cathedral tour if you want. The exhibition space here houses a large collection of pieces related to Florentine history.
Guided tour of the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Museum
By choosing this option, you can complete your visit to the Cathedral of Florence by discovering the entire cathedral complex: the Baptistery and the Museum of the Cathedral of Florence.
In the museum, we will discover some of the original artistic pieces of the Cathedral that have had to be kept indoors to preserve their original conditions. You will also see fascinating models and plans of the Cathedral's cathedral.
In the Baptistery, we will admire the impressive interior decoration of the huge dome, where the golden Byzantine-style mosaics will leave you speechless. You will hear all about the meaning behind these ornate panels and some of the legends surrounding them.
Important information
On the first Tuesday of each month, the Cathedral Museum is closed. If your trip is on that day, the museum visit will be replaced by a guided tour of the Cathedral's crypt.
Covid-19 Measures
All of our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding protection and safety, to help avoid the spread of Covid-19. Specifically, the provider of this tour will apply the following measures:
- A safe distance of one metre between clients will be maintained whenever possible.
- The use of masks is obligatory. Masks will be given to those clients who do not have their own.
- Alcohol gel will be available before, during, and after the service.
- All those running the service (guide, driver etc...) will wear a mask throughout its duration.
- Disinfected radio units will be provided, and headphones will be single-use.
- The transport used will be disinfected before and after each service and deep-cleaned every 24 hours.
- The capacity of all means of transport will be reduced to 50% of their maximum capacity.
- Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.
Price
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Duration
1 hour - 2 hours 30 minutes.
Language
The tour includes an English speaking guide, but the tour can sometimes be carried out in two languages.
Included
English speaking guide.
Fast track entry to Florence Cathedral and interior guided tour.
Fast track entry to the Baptistery and the Cathedral Museum and the interior guided tour (optional).
Entry to Misericordia Museum.
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
Ticket
Once your booking has been confirmed, you will receive an email containing your booking voucher. Please print it out or download on your smartphone/tablet to show on the day of the activity.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you still have more questions, check out our section on frequently asked questions. If you need help to book an activity or have any enquiries, please contact us.
Accessibility
No (not suitable for people with reduced mobility).
Meeting point
Piazza del Duomo, opposite the Loggia del Bigallo museum.
