Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour Experience
Overview
Discover the history, architecture, and artistic heritage of Florence on a guided tour of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo. Led by a licensed local guide, this experience offers an engaging introduction to one of Florence’s most iconic landmarks.
Step inside Florence Cathedral and admire its remarkable Gothic architecture, Renaissance details, and Vasari’s famous Last Judgement fresco beneath the dome. Along the way, learn how Brunelleschi engineered the revolutionary dome that transformed Renaissance architecture.
During the tour, your guide will also introduce the Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Duomo complex from the outside while sharing fascinating stories about Florence’s religious and cultural history.
This experience includes a multilingual audio guide app for additional independent exploration before or after the guided visit.
Meeting point: In front of the Lindt Chocolate Shop, Piazza del Duomo, where staff will assist you with check-in
What's Included
- Access to Florence Duomo Cathedral
- Licensed tour guide
- Qr code audio guide link with multiple languages
- Climbing the cupola
- Skip the line access
Meeting Location
Piazza del Duomo
15R, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please Note Dress Code: Shoulders and knees must be covered to Access the cathedral. Audio Guide: Please bring your own earphones to use with the audio guide on your smartphone. We will provide headphones to hear your English-speaking guide clearly during the tour. If you prefer to follow the tour in another language, you will need to bring your own earphones to use with our audio guide app on your smartphone.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-332803P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Access to Florence Duomo Cathedral.
- Licensed tour guide.
- Qr code audio guide link with multiple languages.
- Climbing the cupola.
- Skip the line access.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour Experience is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Access to Florence Duomo Cathedral
- Licensed tour guide
- Qr code audio guide link with multiple languages
- Climbing the cupola
- Skip the line access
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please Note Dress Code: Shoulders and knees must be covered to Access the cathedral. Audio Guide: Please bring your own earphones to use with the audio guide on your smartphone. We will provide headphones to hear your English-speaking guide clearly during the tour. If you prefer to follow the tour in another language, you will need to bring your own earphones to use with our audio guide app on your smartphone.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
