Guided Tours

Florence Cathedral Express Guided Tour

Name: Florence Cathedral Express Guided Tour
Start: 2025-01-22T13:45:00
End: 2025-01-22T14:30:00
Location: Florence

Facade and exterior of the Florence Cathedral with intricate architectural details and tourists exploring the site.

Florence Cathedral exterior with tourists on guided tour.

Florence Cathedral interior with Last Judgement frescoes by Vasari and Zuccari.

Florence Duomo Express Guided Tour showcasing the stunning view of the Cupola of Duomo in Florence, Italy

Admire the incredible beauty of Florence's Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore on this short and sweet guided tour.

Highlights

Bypass queues at the famous Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and soak in the beauty of its 13th-century Gothic architecture.
Admire its iconic walls and artwork up-close as your expert guide tells you fascinating tales, anecdotes, and more. Try the audio guide app for further insights to Duomo Complex.
Watch out for Brunelleschi’s dome, and the enormous fresco under it painted by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari — The Last Judgement.
Fun fact: Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral features two domes. One on the outside and one on the inside, made of marble and sandstone with narrow stairs connecting the two.

Inclusions

Guided tour of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral
Expert English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Audio guide app in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese, & Chinese (if selected)

Exclusions

Access to the Crypt of Santa Reparata, Opera del Duomo Museum, & St. John's Baptistery
Access to Giotto's Bell Tower
Access to Brunelleschi's Dome
Access to the Secret Terraces

cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Roselia

3/5

Jan, 2025

Guide needs to speak clearly. The cathedral itself was exquisite. Too much too fast and not spoken clearly after being in the cold outside too long. I would have learned more by reading the history.

Fabio

4/5

Dec, 2024

Organization very good and punctual, the guide good for historical and artistic culture, nglish to be revised, i.e., not enough for native-speaking guests. For guests who speak " broken english" can go. Thank you

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Mary

5/5

Nov, 2024

It was a perfect amount of time to get a good history of the cathedral and the guide was very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions.

Melinda

5/5

Oct, 2024

Friendly and knowledgeable guide who really made the experience worthwhile. It's also great to be able to skip the long lines and just get into the cathedral!

Peta

5/5

Oct, 2024

Excellent tour. Easy to find meeting place and no queuing which was great as there were hundreds of people waiting to get in. We'll worth the money as you learn things you would never know about if you weren't told. Didn't catch the lovely guides name but she was delightful and incredibly well informed. I would never now go to an attraction without pre-booking. Thank you!

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Your experience

Explore a revered complex

Step into the awe-inspiring Piazza del Duomo of Florence. Its crowning glory, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, is a treasure trove of artistic wonders. In just 30 to 45 minutes, marvel at the three elegant naves, adorned with masterpieces like Bandinelli's marble choir and stunning stained-glass windows by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Andrea del Castagno!

Walk on a mesmerizing carpet of polychrome marbles and gaze up at Vasari's frescoed interior of the colossal Dome, a true marvel of Renaissance architecture. Choose between 3 languages for your guided tour.

Ticket upgrades

Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Cathedral Square and its monuments from the museum's 4th floor, capturing memorable photos.

Immerse yourself in the history of the entire Duomo Monumental Complex using the multilingual app, which takes you through the history of the Cathedral, Brunelleschi's Dome, the Giotto Bell Tower, and the Baptistery.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders. Sandals/flip-flops, hats, and sunglasses must be removed before entry.
Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.
Leave your luggage and backpacks behind. Only small bags are allowed inside the museum.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Ramps are available at the Cathedral for easy access.
Guide dogs (with relevant certification) are welcome at the venue.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.