Learn about the history and secrets of this iconic landmark with fascinating insights into its architecture and art.
A guided tour is your ticket to a hassle-free and an in-depth journey through one of Italy's most iconic landmarks. Skip the lines and explore the stunning interiors of the cathedral, marvel at the intricate frescoes of the dome, and descend into the crypt where ancient ruins await. You'll also visit the Baptistery, with its famous bronze doors, and the Opera del Duomo Museum, housing masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà.
Along the way, your expert guide will share fascinating stories and insights, like a fun fact: The Duomo’s dome is still the largest brick dome ever constructed! With priority access and rich details, this tour ensures a memorable Florence experience.
Explore the iconic cathedral dedicated to Saint Mary, known for its stunning façade, legendary dome, rich history and religious significance.
Established in 1891, the Museo Dell’ Opera Del Duomo is a renowned museum boasting a world-class collection of sculptures and art objects. Spanning three floors with 28 rooms, it showcases masterpieces by luminaries like Ghiberti, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Brunelleschi.
Opposite the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the octagonal Baptistry of San Giovanni, an ancient Florentine Romanesque structure, stands out with its white Carrara and green Prato marble.
The Crypt of Santa Reparata is an archaeological site beneath Florence Cathedral, revealing the remains of the original Santa Reparata cathedral and offering insights into the historical layers of the cathedral's construction.
The Bell Tower, also known as Giotto's Campanile, is a freestanding tower adjacent to Florence Cathedral. Climb to the top for panoramic views of Florence and admire the intricate sculptures adorning its exterior.
Brunelleschi’s Dome, a structural marvel, is resistant to natural disasters and time. Octagonal in shape, crowned by a lantern and cross with holy relics, the dome is accessed by a stairway with 463 steps.
The Secret Duomo Terraces provide an exclusive view of Florence's skyline, accessible only through select tours, offering a unique perspective on the iconic landmarks of the Duomo and the city below.
Your journey begins at Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, where you’ll be guided through its beautiful interiors. Marvel at the intricate frescoes inside Brunelleschi's Dome and learn about the Duomo’s construction and Renaissance significance.
Next, you’ll descend into the Crypt of Santa Reparata, where the remains of Florence's ancient cathedral lie, offering a glimpse into the city’s past.
After the crypt, head to the Opera del Duomo Museum, home to Michelangelo's “Pietà” and other masterpieces, revealing the cathedral’s artistic heritage.
You’ll then visit St. John’s Baptistery, famous for its bronze doors, known as the “Gates of Paradise.” Admire the beautiful mosaics adorning its ceiling.
If your tour includes the Dome or Bell Tower climb, you’ll finish with an ascent to the top for panoramic views of Florence—a true highlight of the experience.
Throughout the tour, your guide will provide insightful commentary, bringing Florence's history and art to life.
The cost of a Duomo Florence tour can vary based on factors such as the type of tour, duration, and additional inclusions. On average, prices may range from €15 for basic tours to €105 for VIP guided tours with dome climb and terrace visit.
Selecting the best Duomo Florence tour depends on your preferences and requirements:
- For a quick and efficient visit: Choose a skip-the-line guided tour to explore the main highlights of the Cathedral and its complex in a short duration, perfect if you're short on time.
- If you prefer an intimate experience: Opt for a small-group guided tour, providing a comprehensive and in-depth exploration with special access to exclusive zones. This allows for a thorough understanding of the historical and cultural context behind the architectural wonders.
- For budget-conscious explorers: Consider a combo tour like the Florence Cathedral and City Center guided tour, offering a cost-effective option to explore both the city center and the Duomo complex in a single package.
Choosing a guided tour for the Duomo Florence offers a curated and insightful experience, providing in-depth knowledge about the iconic landmarks. With an expert local guide, you'll unravel the history and architectural significance of the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum. Say goodbye to long lines with skip-the-line access, and depending on the tour, you might even get to explore secret terraces, conquer Brunelleschi's Dome, or the Giotto's Bell Tower.
Opting for a guided tour is a bit pricier than a regular Duomo ticket, but the extra cost comes with a wealth of benefits. Typically, you might spend an additional €40 for the expertise of a knowledgeable guide. However, this premium not only grants you access to insightful commentary and stories but also includes skip-the-line privileges, ensuring a richer, crowd-free experience. It's a bit more on the wallet, but the added value is well worth the investment.
The duration of a Uffizi Gallery guided tour can vary based on the type of tour you choose. On average, guided tours may last between 1.5 to 2.5 hours. However, the specific duration can be influenced by factors such as the tour's focus, whether it includes skip-the-line access, and if it covers additional attractions or special exhibitions. It's advisable to check the details of each specific tour to get accurate information on its duration.
The Duomo Florence tours are available in three languages – English, Italian, and Spanish. Nevertheless, the availability of particular languages may differ. It's recommended to review the details of the specific tour you're interested in to ensure it is offered in a language that suits your preferences.
The Duomo Florence guided tour covers all the major attractions inside including Brunelleschi’s Dome, Cathedral of Santa Maria de Fiore, Baptistry of San Giovanni, Giotto’s Campanile, and the Crypt of Santa Reparata.
It depends on the type of Duomo Florence tour you book. The small group guided tour will have no more than 10 people while the other guided tours have a maximum capacity of 25 guests.
Yes, private tours are often available for the Duomo Florence. Booking a private tour provides a personalized experience with a dedicated guide, catering to your preferences and schedule. The exclusive access to the secret terraces is a popular bonus. Check tour details for availability and options.
Yes. The Duomo Florence guided tour is worth it because it is an architectural masterpiece and the largest masonry structure in the world. It is home to a unique and one-of-a-kind Dome that can support itself without collapsing.
Yes. The Duomo Florence guided tours include skip the line access.
Yes. You can cancel your Duomo Florence tour ticket up to 48 hours before the scheduled date and get a full refund.
Duomo Florence tours can be anywhere between 45 minutes to six and a half hours long depending on the tour you book.
No. There are no discounted tickets available for the Duomo Florence tours.
While there are no strict age restrictions, the tours are most enjoyable for older children and adults, given their educational content. If you have little ones, it's a good idea to bring along a book or an activity to keep them engaged, as the tour may be more suited for older participants.
Yes, audio guides are available as an alternative to a human guide for some tours. These guides provide a convenient and informative way for visitors to explore the Duomo at their own pace, offering insights into the history, art, and architecture of the cathedral and its surroundings.
Yes, certain areas of the Duomo, such as the Secret Terraces and certain sections within the main attraction, are accessible only with a guided tour. These exclusive areas provide visitors with unique perspectives and insights into the cathedral's history, architecture, and hidden gems.
If you arrive late, there's a chance you might miss the tour, as they usually start on time. Latecomers may not be able to join the group or receive a refund. It's advisable to aim for the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time to allow for any unexpected delays and ensure you don't miss out.
Beautiful basilica, hefty climb up but the view of Vasaris last judgment and the view outside over florence is worth every step.
Climbing up Cupola and dom museum were so wonderful. Fast track ticket was convenient and saved time and energy a lot. Ticket agent was kind and helpful.
The ticket collection instructions were unclear. It didn't specify we were meeting a person so we were very confused. Also the tour had a human guide which wasn't clear during booking - we thought we had an unassisted audio. This added an hour onto our activity which we hadn't planned for. Aside from this confusion, the tour guide was amazing (10/10) and both climbs were excellent.
Excellent tour with lots of information combined with good humour before then skipping queues to do the Duomo climb. The climb itself is very steep in places towards the end but well worth it. The views at the top are fantastic and also to see the painted ceiling up close of the Duomo is really incredible. The ticket then also covers entry to the Baptistry, museum and bell tower. We booked a 4:30 slot so ran out of time to do the bell tower climb as well that day but the pass covers you for the next couple of days if you are in Florence for longer.
The ascent of the dome was unique & should definitely be on the list for Florence.
The ticket pick up was easy and we were able to enter the Duomo quickly
Our guide was knowledgeable and fun
Very Kind and helpful! Wonderful tour and information
Lousy service. I paid and got no tickets and wrote to claim my refund but got no response. This is a robbery.
Avail reserved Dome entry and benefit from a multilingual audio guide that covers the cathedral complex.
Inclusions
Audio guide covering all the attractions in the Duomo complex
Skip-the-line entry to Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral
Climb Brunelleschi's dome
Entry to Giotto's Bell Tower with climb
Entry to Opera del Duomo Museum
Entry to Baptistery of St. John
Entry to Santa Reparata Crypt
Exclusions
Alison
Craig
Youngrae
It allowed me access to the cathedral when the tickets were sold out and the guide was very knowledgeable . However, we had to wait 45 min in line and there were issues with the mics.
The tuor person is very knowledgeable, she can talk and explain in detsil of each ever activity, if you are interested in leaning and exploring the cathral then you should buy the ticket with guide tour
Beautiful basilica, hefty climb up but the view of Vasaris last judgment and the view outside over florence is worth every step.
The guide was very informative and the cathedral is very nice. Personally it's more beautiful from outside the inside. We chose the 9:30 tour but be aware the church opens at 10am and we still had to wait on the line. So, we started lining up 9:30 and entered the church around 11:00. So, not sure what the skip the line feature is. Otherwise, it was a nice experience and the painting on the domo is really impressive
Climbing up Cupola and dom museum were so wonderful. Fast track ticket was convenient and saved time and energy a lot. Ticket agent was kind and helpful.
The ticket collection instructions were unclear. It didn't specify we were meeting a person so we were very confused. Also the tour had a human guide which wasn't clear during booking - we thought we had an unassisted audio. This added an hour onto our activity which we hadn't planned for. Aside from this confusion, the tour guide was amazing (10/10) and both climbs were excellent.
Michele Ricci is an incredible guide. We learned so much with him and our visit was fantastic. It was a fantastic discovery. I recommend Headout wholeheartingly and I hope you get Michele as a guide!!! Arriverderci ! We'll be back!!!!
Excellent tour with lots of information combined with good humour before then skipping queues to do the Duomo climb. The climb itself is very steep in places towards the end but well worth it. The views at the top are fantastic and also to see the painted ceiling up close of the Duomo is really incredible. The ticket then also covers entry to the Baptistry, museum and bell tower. We booked a 4:30 slot so ran out of time to do the bell tower climb as well that day but the pass covers you for the next couple of days if you are in Florence for longer.
We loved seeing the Duomo and the check in process was pretty straightforward. There are a lot of tour groups that meet in the same area so it's important to pay attention to the uniforms and detailed instructions to sign in with the right groups. The line moved quickly and we only waited about 10 minutes with our group. Unfortunately we had a lot of challenges using the earpieces and we couldn't hear most of what the guide was saying. We ended up wandering around taking pictures but missed the historical information that we were hoping for with this paid tour.
It was very good as a fast visit we saw everything we needed the guide was very kind and gave us all the details so we were happy
The guide was really knowledgeable and I am convinced she's earned her fees. But unfortunately for clarity, it was not a skip-the-line ticket. There's no ticket needed or fee to enter the cathedral. You just line up early before they open. Had I known there's no entrance and booking needed, I would've just gone by myself and did my own search. I didn't think spending on the experience was necessary.
Guide was amazing. Lovely soft spoken voice, could understand everything she said ..and more importantly could remember everything she said
Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Tour ended up being an hour and a half. Not upset since we got good value for our money but it did not make much sense that a 30 minute express tour was advertised for 9:30am when they don't even let people into the cathedral until 10:15.
Booked for 11.30 suddenly changed to 12.30 - very inconvenient but we'd paid so stuck! Excellent your guide but like most we assumed ticket included fast entry. Didn't expect long queue to get in!!!
Buying tickets was easy. We went with a small group. While we were waiting in line, the guide gave us an enjoyable, great presentation not only about the Duomo but also about the interesting facts about it. Anna
The ascent of the dome was unique & should definitely be on the list for Florence.
The ticket pick up was easy and we were able to enter the Duomo quickly
The lady did an excellent job. Mille grazie
Our guide was knowledgeable and fun
Very Kind and helpful! Wonderful tour and information
Very nice tour, very good guide 👍
Everything went as described when I bought the tickets, the tour guide was very friendly and very competent
An excellent guide, very friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of the Duomo.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable on all things about the cathedral... fascinating!! THANK YOU!!
Knowledgeable and entertaining guide, strongly recommend:)
Enter the world’s third-largest cathedral at no charge — and benefit from an audio guide for an enhanced viewing experience
Inclusions
Free entry to Florence Cathedral
Audio guide in Chinese, German, English, French, Italian, and Spanish
Brunelleschi dome access (as per option selected)
Fast-track guided tour of the Cathedral in English (as per option selected)
Exclusions
Live guide
Hotel transfers
Alison
Lucas
Craig
The guide was relaxed and knowledgeable with excellent English, he was relaxed in his delivery and tailored the information to the groups knowledge and interest.
The ticketing experience worked out just fine, the only negative point I would like to mention is that on the day of the visit to the Cathedral we had to wait for more than 1 hour on the line along with dozens of other people, all of us under heavy heat, even though we had booked a guided tour! It was not pleasant! I must say however that our tour guide, Rosa, was extremely nice and made every efforts to overcome the situation but it was a matter of internal organization at the Cathedral. As a suggestion, they shoul be more careful with the booking of the slots to avoid these situations, particularly when major crowds are expected.
Guide was really great. I think her name was Regina? She was very knowledgeable and energetic. Climb to duomo was awesome. Such spectacular views. 463 steps to the top. Being water on this trip. Especially if during the summer Thank you!
Leonardo was an incredible guide, he explained everything in great detail, all the information provided will be useful for my art history class.
Knowledgeable tour guide answered questions
Very knowledgeable. Very professional.
Excellent guide. Very well spoken and educated well worth it.
Lisa, our guide was very nice, she told us many interesting things about the visit and gave us some tips for the rest of our stay in Florence. She was excellent!
It was great to have the tickets to see all of the sights electronically. As we had booked the tour for our first full day in Florence it was great to hear the history of the cathedral, Florence and the Medici family. It helped us to decide on other places to see and linked some of the treasures we say in the museums. Anastasia, our guide, was so passionate and enthusiastic we couldn't help but feel the same about the beautiful city of Florence. Her knowledge was incredible. Highly recommended.
It allowed me access to the cathedral when the tickets were sold out and the guide was very knowledgeable . However, we had to wait 45 min in line and there were issues with the mics.
The tuor person is very knowledgeable, she can talk and explain in detsil of each ever activity, if you are interested in leaning and exploring the cathral then you should buy the ticket with guide tour
We really enjoyed the experience, and our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. I also appreciate all the help as we were a little late to the meeting place.
The guide was very informative and the cathedral is very nice. Personally it's more beautiful from outside the inside. We chose the 9:30 tour but be aware the church opens at 10am and we still had to wait on the line. So, we started lining up 9:30 and entered the church around 11:00. So, not sure what the skip the line feature is. Otherwise, it was a nice experience and the painting on the domo is really impressive
Michele Ricci is an incredible guide. We learned so much with him and our visit was fantastic. It was a fantastic discovery. I recommend Headout wholeheartingly and I hope you get Michele as a guide!!! Arriverderci ! We'll be back!!!!
Our tour guide was AMAZING. I have booked plenty of tours and she absolutely stood out of the crowd. Paola is an amazing asset to your team, she was very well spoken, and full of knowledge. I will recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Florence.
We loved seeing the Duomo and the check in process was pretty straightforward. There are a lot of tour groups that meet in the same area so it's important to pay attention to the uniforms and detailed instructions to sign in with the right groups. The line moved quickly and we only waited about 10 minutes with our group. Unfortunately we had a lot of challenges using the earpieces and we couldn't hear most of what the guide was saying. We ended up wandering around taking pictures but missed the historical information that we were hoping for with this paid tour.
The guide was not there right at 8:45am and came about 5 minutes before 9. This did not give adequate time to instruct all in the group on what to do.
Helena was a great guide for Florence duomo. She has a lot of knowledge about the history of the church, Catholic practices and architecture. She was able to hold my kid's attention telling jokes along the way to keep things fun.
It was very good as a fast visit we saw everything we needed the guide was very kind and gave us all the details so we were happy
Our guide was very thorough and friendly, but because she had been held up by her previous group, our tour started about 30 minutes late and felt a bit rushed.
Everything went smoothly. Our guide was very helpful and gave us clear instructions on how to enter the Dome. I made a mistake during the booking process and forgot to book a ticket for my child, but they kindly sent me an extra one for him. Climbing to the top of the Dome was a great experience.
The guide was really knowledgeable and I am convinced she's earned her fees. But unfortunately for clarity, it was not a skip-the-line ticket. There's no ticket needed or fee to enter the cathedral. You just line up early before they open. Had I known there's no entrance and booking needed, I would've just gone by myself and did my own search. I didn't think spending on the experience was necessary.
Guide was amazing. Lovely soft spoken voice, could understand everything she said ..and more importantly could remember everything she said
Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Tour ended up being an hour and a half. Not upset since we got good value for our money but it did not make much sense that a 30 minute express tour was advertised for 9:30am when they don't even let people into the cathedral until 10:15.
Booked for 11.30 suddenly changed to 12.30 - very inconvenient but we'd paid so stuck! Excellent your guide but like most we assumed ticket included fast entry. Didn't expect long queue to get in!!!
Where art, faith, and genius meet: Explore the Duomo Complex with a guide.
Inclusions
Guided tour of the Florence Cathedral Complex including Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the Crypt of Santa Reparata, Opera del Duomo Museum, & St. John's Baptistery
Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish or French-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Access to Giotto's Bell Tower (as per option selected)
Access to Brunelleschi's Dome (as per option selected)
Exclusions
M.
Lorraine
Lucas
Great quick VIP experience. Skipped every ridiculously long line we saw. Meeting point conveniently located close to the Duomo. Highly recommend this booking!
The possibility to see "secret terrasse", and to be in the top of Bramante cupole.
This guided tour (professional and engaging) gave us a different perspective on the cathedral complex. The tour really paid off. The information was provided in very good English and by an expert who selected important information about individual locations on the tour (e.g. function and design of the portals of the Baptistery). The selected locations and their information were very well chosen and in some cases unique (terrace of the cathedral). Highly recommended!!!
Francesca our guide was very knowledgeable and went a lot a great pace! It was well organized and glad we were able to get to the top first and enjoy the view before it got too crowded. Easy to find the meet up location.
Our guide did a good job. We should have known about the knee covering, but we had been traveling Italy for the past few weeks and it was not really enforced anywhere else, 9and it was 93 degrees), . It maybe helpful to add a note to your reminder that says something like- "Duomo will enforce dress codes". Just to be even more clear- but I understand this was on us. I also thought the guide would be with us all the way to the top. We got stopped for almost 25 minutes at the first interior balcony. My wife who has trouble at times with heights, was somewhat nauseous with nowhere to look but out and down. The duomo staff wouldn't help. I'm glad she wasn't sick, that would have been bad. But it was certainly an uncomfortable experience. Other than that the tour was as I expected, not great, but not bad. Our guide was good, until she wasn't there anymore.
Our guide (Jacobo) was charming, sympathetic, entertaining and provided clear, useful explanations with a humorous touch.
The climb up the dome was exhilarating! Loved all the info the guide shared
The Duomo was beautiful and the secret terrace was a privilege to see
Very accommodating guide, detailed explanations of the structures and city once we were on the terraces and dome, and the ticket we were given lasts 72 hours so we were able to gain entry to the museum behind the cathedral, the baptistry and the bell tower at a time that suited us on a different day. Well worth the price, even if it is just to skip the lines!
Our tour guide was excellent.Knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Our guide was genuinely excellent and this was one of the few tours we went on that actually felt "exclusive," we got to go where other people clearly weren't allowed to go. The best way to see the duomo.
Easy instructions to buy and pick up tickets. Helpful and interesting guide. Obviously skipping the queues is a huge bonus. Nothing can beat a climb up the Dome and the views from the top.
Tour was great, our guide was pleasant and very informative. Access to the terraces was a nice addition. Dome climb was rather difficult for all in our group but more than worth it. Would recommend this tour overall.
Really felt like a VIP and skipped lines and crowds. Our tour guide was great and the views and information were awesome.
The activity was absolutely amazing and worth every penny! The tour guide was fabulous!
Our guide spoke impeccable English and was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions. The views from the top of the Duomo are breathtaking (or perhaps it was the stairs that got us there).
The guides were great! They were very enthusiastic & knowledgeable. Easy to find meeting point with instructions given in confirmation email. Definitely worth the money for the time saved to skip the lines.
Breathtaking tour led by an outstanding guide. The climb of the Duomo was explained fully and clear options provided for those who wanted to climb. Highly recommend this tour.
The tour was very interesting with a lot of pertinent information. The stairs were challenging for a few people but well worth it. The only negative was the interference with the earplug speakers making it difficult to hear the guide at times.
Nice small group and expert guide. Answered lots of questions. Knew his subject matter well.
The historical background of the Florence Cathedral
Explore the Duomo from rare vantage points on its secret terraces — a behind-the-scenes look few visitors ever get.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to Duomo Florence Cathedral
Guided tour of Florence Cathedral
Exclusive entry to Duomo terraces
72-hour pass for Baptistery, Crypt, Opera Museum
Climb Brunelleschi’s Dome (as per option selected)
Early exclusive entry at daybreak (as per option selected)
Small group tour of 10 guests or less (as per option selected)
Exclusions
Katrin
Matthew
Nicholas
Great tour! Our guide brought the Accademia to life with insights on Michelangelo’s lesser-known works before the awe of David, then led us up the Duomo for stunning Florence views.
I booked this tour on a whim because the time slot fit perfectly with my itinerary during my day trip in Florence. Best decision I ever made! Although I booked the tour solo, I met a lot of friendly people. The tour was small - only 10 people. The tour guide was super knowledgeable and explained the history behind the paintings and statues in the Academia Museum and the layout of the cathedrals. Since we had some extra time, we got to briefly tour other sacred sites that were originally not part of the itinerary, which was an excellent way to utilize our time. I can tell you that the highlight of this tour was climbing the Duomo and seeing a bird's eye view of Florence. Trust me, I was a bit nervous about the actual climb and how many steps there would be (463 steps), but rest assured there are multiple areas within the climb where you can stop to take a breather. The view of Florence from above was priceless! I would recommend this tour to anyone who has flexibility during their day trip (or few days) in Florence!
My guide was very thorough and lovely. The explanation of everything was very interesting and I felt her enthusiasm.
Roberta was absolutely amazing!!! Such a great tour and she is so knowledgeable and made it very interesting. I would highly recommend her!!!
We had an amazing tour with Glenda. She was incredibly nice and very informative. She gave us a ton of information about the Duomo, Michelangelo and so many other things we saw. She helped us every step of the way and even ga e us a great recommendation for lunch. We absolutely loved out time in Florence and would highly recommend Headout and Glenda! They made everything super easy!
In a single morning, unlock two Renaissance icons with one exclusive experience.
Inclusions
Early access entry to both David at the Accademia and Brunelleschi's Dome
Small group of up to 15 guests
English-speaking guide
Guided tour of Michelangelo's David and the Accademia Gallery
Guided visit and climb of Brunelleschi’s Dome
72-hour access to the Cathedral, Baptistery, Crypt, and Museum
Exclusions
Kevin
Joseph
Erin
The guide was interesting, but it was by no means a guided tour of the city. It was a one-hour tour of the exterior of the cathedral and surrounding buildings. The guide then left us to climb the dome, which was the second hour of the tour (but alone). The explanations given on the headout website were not clear, so I booked the same tickets directly on the duomo and cathedral websites. So beware of the title, it's not a guided tour of the city at all!
Incredible I highly recommend Florence Pass.
A very pleasant visit with a guide, Anastasia, who spoke excellent French, was pleasant and her comments were both clear and erudite.
The guide was great and the skip-the-line tickets are definitely worth it. But the tickets did not include everything that is mentioned - we had no access to the crypt nor to the Baptistery.
I found the inside of the duomo underwhelming but the tour guide shared such fascinating history with great passion that the visit was actually the highlight of my trip.
This tour worked like clockwork and the guide was very knowledgeable (I don't remember her name, however she worked in restoration/ was originally from Norway and had some of excellent insight into the history/ buildings). Skip the line was bang on time and I enjoyed this experience - was the best of the three that I booked
Very good guide, very knowlegable
Trace the stories of Renaissance Florence as you move from lively piazzas to sacred spaces — with expert commentary that connects it all.
Inclusions
Guided tour of Florence city centre
Guided tour of Florence Cathedral with skip-the-line entry
English, French, Spanish, or German guided walking tour with bell tower climb (as per option selected)
Giotto's Bell Tower climb (as per option selected)
Brunelleschi's dome climb (as per option selected)
Exclusions
Once I found the meeting site, it was great! (The map coordinates through Headout were WRONG!). Our morning Uffizi guide, Greta, was very knowledgeable. Our afternoon Duomo guide (name?) was hilarious and full of great historical facts.
Fast-track entry to the Duomo and Uffizi with expert insights into Renaissance art.
Inclusions
Guided tour of Uffizi Gallery with skip-the-line entry
Guided tour of Duomo Florence with skip-the-line entry
English speaking guide
Assistance at meeting point
Entry to Museo della Misericordia
Earphones for clear audio
Admission to National Archaeological Museum and Opificio delle Pietre Dure (within 5 days of Uffizi visit)
Exclusions
Join a private guided tour and skip long queues to access Brunelleschi’s Dome in Florence.
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Inclusions
Private tour of Brunelleschi’s Dome with skip-the-line entry
Professional local guide
72-hour access to all the sites within the Duomo Complex, which you can visit independently after the tour.
Radio headsets for groups larger than 6 people
Exclusions
Food And Drinks
Guided tour of the rest of the complex except climbing Brunelleschi's Dome
Great tour. Manoel was super nice. We wish it were a bit longer, as we wanted to view the rest of the museum with our guide.
Considerate, intellectually, satisfying, illuminating, excellent teacher guide we felt enlightened and well taken care of
Myself and my friend had a great tour of Academia. It was concentrated on the history of Michelangelo given it was only an hour duration but we enjoyed that and understanding this amazing artist in more detail and centring around the build of David. I recall it was Vera who was our guide in English. She was very good and could be clearly understood. Still left us the opportunity to explore the valley further after the tour.
I love to learn history of a place as rich with culture as Firenze, and the knowledge of art we viewed was phenomenal
Well structured and focused on main artists & paintings. Thanks to our great guide Mirella
Tour guide seemed very knowledgeable. Was able to discuss histories of the artwork as well as identify details of the painting that I wouldn't have noticed. Overall experience was simple and beneficial!
Very nice. The girl was very nice with anecdotes and stories. There were two of us with her. She spoke English very well. We had earpieces so we could talk to each other and above all hear her without shouting. I'd recommend it!
The venue was overcrowded although we had the skip the line tickets. I really liked the gallery but we had some trouble with the audio. Furthermore it was really difficult to find the ticket guy and the people outside the venue didn't really help us.
Two parts of the tour, so the review is an average of the two. The first tour of Uffizi was incredible. More than five stars for Rachele- cannot say enough good things about her. She was so knowledgeable and interesting and a truly exceptional guide. She made it really a fantastic experience. We bought the combo of two tours and unfortunately, we didn't understand that we were supposed to pick a different time for the second tour. So there was a little bit of confusion about that - both were listed for the 1 PM slot when in fact we were supposed to pick a different time for the second tour. Just something to be aware of when you are booking! The other thing is that the second tour was run by an entirely different company, which is not apparent from this site. The guides who were there immediately brought us into a different tour, though, which we appreciated. The tour guide was knowledgeable, but going to the Accademia, there was a lot of waiting time outside, and our guide was a bit more difficult to understand. Amazing experience to see the David of course. But maybe three stars for this part of the tour.
I loved the tour. Both our guides were nice and funny. It was very good to skin the long lines and get the insides of every important piece of art.
Its a very extensive gallery, it is overwhelming to try to see it all and appreciate it all. Definitely a trip that requires multiple visits if you wanna make sure to appreciate all that it has to offer. The guided tour was an awesome introduction to the space and its highlights. It made a busy day not as overwhelming and very informative. I would love to come back again and do another tour focusing on different aspects of the collection.
Love the tour guide who was very kind and professional , love all the queue jumping, and everything else, but just the earphone need to be updated. The sound from the earphone was not clear as it's radio transmitted, too much noise. It makes me rate the tour 4 stars out of 5.
We had a fantastic tour with Hillary and she really helped us make the most of the incredible Ufizzi, seeing and hearing about it's treasures - thank you so much.
The tour was really very interesting, and the guide Luigia was really valuable. Entertainment, curiosity and professionalism perfectly endowed for a small group. Information to reach the meeting point simple and unambiguous. Really a great experience!
I didn't realize the tours were separate companies . We enjoyed our tour to the Accademia to see David. I didn't enjoy the ufuzzi tour. The guide spent WAY to much time explaining paintings I had no interest in seeing .
Excellent! Well organised, knowledgeable and friendly guide. Only six of us on the tour. Would not have seen much without a guide as Uffizi was very crowded.
Our guide was extremely knowledgable about the works inside the museum. She was able to relay detailed information about the artist and works throughout the tour that I would never have k own about. I highly recommend this tour.
It was an amazing tour! From the meeting point we were looked after and assisted well. But the best part of the tour is our guide OLGA whi was not only very informative but also wlvery witty and funny with her comments. I also like the fact that she showed images of historical figures in her iPad so we can appreciate the person she is talking anout and how they connect with the paintings history. We would definitely recommend her tour!
We booked only 30 minutes before and found the meeting point easily. The tour guide was very easy to listen too with lots of interesting facts - it was like listening to a well told story 😊 making the visit memorable. Would recommend
I loved this tour! Our guide was passionate about the subjects and highly knowledgeable. We also had a wonderful group, full of interesting questions and interest in the tour. Highly recommend!
Uffizi tour guide (Crown Tours) was really good. Accademia tour guide (Italypass) was mediocre as a guide and unfortunately it was also difficult to understand her accent (Russian). In a crowded place audio guide was not enough to hear the guide properly.
There ended up only being two of us on the tour which was brilliant! Cristina was fabulous! She was so passionate and knowledgeable about everything she showed us. Cristina showed us all the important things to see and then guided us to what we could see afterwards.
Excellent experience, alone would have lost a lot, in my opinion guidance needed. We had Chiara, very good and very knowledgeable!
The tour guide was excellent, she gave us a lot of interesting information and it was a very beautiful experience. The only bad of this tour was the meeting point that it was at the tour agency which was far away from the uffizzi and it was a veeu hot day !
Great experience, Ms. Angela, our guide, very good. Highly recommended to have a guide to visit the Uffizi.
Inclusions
Leon
Jemar
Heather
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The gentleman in the blue coat was right where he said he would be to hand us our tickets and introduce us to our guide at the Accademia Gallery. Our directions were to show up 15 minutes early and we did. He was there and wonderful. When it came time to show up at the Duomo 15 minutes before our tour began, there was no blue coat in sight. We were there on time and standing in the right spot. We waited and then finally left. My phone rang a little while later and it was the support team person asking if we'd forgotten about our tour. I told her we had looked for a blue coat and waited an appropriate time. She said the guide would wait. We raced back to THE EXACT place we had been standing. She handed me the tickets and told me she had seen us from inside the small museum where she had been. I asked if she had her blue coat on at the time and she said yes. She was inside...whatever happened happened, but it would have been nice for her to have been standing out in front where your directions told us to stand. We had a lovely tour and were the only two people in the group. Both of our guides were EXCEPTIONAL and we really enjoyed each tour. Had the support team member been where we were directed to stand and had been wearing her blue coat, I would have given this experience a perfect score.
Alicia , La guia una persona muy preparada, agradable En el otro tour también muy buena pero fue en inglés, fue clara, si se entendió
The guided tours were well-paced and enjoyable, but you shouldn't hesitate to speak English more slowly as we were French. On the other hand, pictures, maps or chronological friezes could make these tours easier to follow.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to Accademia Gallery
Staff assistance at the meeting point
Direct and dedicated access to Florence Duomo
English-speaking local guide
Free ticket to the Misericordia Museum
Exclusions
Gratuities
Audio guide