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Florence Duomo Guided Tour with Dedicated Entrance

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Florence, Italy
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On average, this is booked 78 (59) days in advance.

1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Join this informative guided tour exploring the Florentine religious centre by walking around Baptistery, Belltower, Duomo and then visit the Cathedral with an exclusive opportunity with dedicated entrance and go straight inside the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral with a professional, licensed and fluent English speaking guide. You will spend 55 minutes on the square, 45 minutes inside the Cathedral.

You will be entering a church therefore shoulders must be covered and shorts/skirts are allowed only if reaching the kneecap.

People stand in the ordinary line for over one hour, make the most of your stay and explore both the outside and the inside of the Florentine Duomo with our guides!

What's Included

  • Admission into the Duomo will be granted provided the dress code to enter a church is respected.
  • Assistance at check in at meeting place
  • Guaranteed 100% dedicated Entrance into Florence Duomo
  • Ticket to climb Brunelleschi's Dome
  • Ticket to climb Giotto's Belltower
  • Ticket to visit Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza di San Giovanni
14R, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy

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End point

Piazza del Duomo
50123 Firenze FI, Italy

Tour ends inside or outside Florence Cathedral

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Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

Admire the monumental interior of Florence Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, your local English-speaking guide will give you a wealth of information about all the religious buildings on Piazza del Duomo to fully then appreciate not only the artistic beauty but also the immense social value of Florence Cathedral, Baptistery, Belltower and Brunelleschi's dome. The visit inside the Cathedral will be conducted "beyond the ropes", an exclusive route, accessible to just few groups a day, permitting you to also stand right under Brunelleschi's dome by the high altar of the Cathedral. A truly special visit.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • First part of the tour, on the square, lasts around 40 minutes. The visit of the Cathedral then lasts around 45 minutes.
  • Regular sized backpacks and bags are allowed inside the Duomo, when oversized they must be left at the luggage deposit (free of charge) and you may lose part of the guided tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence Duomo Guided Tour with Dedicated Entrance?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6794P14

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Admission into the Duomo will be granted provided the dress code to enter a church is respected.
  • Assistance at check in at meeting place
  • Guaranteed 100% dedicated Entrance into Florence Duomo
  • Earsets to hear the voice of your guide clearly during the entire tour.
  • Professional and licensed tour guide
  • Ticket to climb Brunelleschi's Dome
  • Ticket to climb Giotto's Belltower
  • Ticket to visit Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
  • Ticket to visit the Baptistery
  • Ticket to visit Santa Reparata (Crypt)
  • Gratuities/tips for the guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that you will be entering a church therefore shoulders must be covered and shorts/skirts are allowed only if reaching the kneecap.
  • First part of the tour, on the square, lasts around 40 minutes. The visit of the Cathedral then lasts around 45 minutes.
  • Regular sized backpacks and bags are allowed inside the Duomo, when oversized they must be left at the luggage deposit (free of charge) and you may lose part of the guided tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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