Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour

Name: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour
Start: 01/05/2024
End: 31/03/2025 00:00:00
Location: FLORENCE

4.8/5

Free Cancellation Up to 48 hours in advance

From €39

Available from May 1, 2024

Day Trips / Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour

	Duration : 1 hour
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Included in the price

Official entrance tickets
Licensed guide
Guided tour of the Cathedral
Earphones for groups of more than 15 participants

Excluded from the price

Food and beverages
Gratuities (optional)

Full Description

When you are thinking about a trip to Florence, Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral (Florence dome) is something you are not allowed to miss. Almost 2 billion visitors each year come to visit the biggest church in Florence, the second biggest in Italy after San Pietro in Rome and the fourth worldwide.

A tour of Santa Maria del Fiore is among the best things to do in Florence

To get to the Florence dome is really easy, you have just a ten-minute walk from the main train station Firenze SMN. The stunning Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is located in the heart of Florence. The whole zone is pedestrian-friendly and you can reach the meeting point with ease and tranquillity. Santa Maria Del Fiore is one of the most visited sites in Europe and definitely, a must-see during your stay in Florence.

Santa Maria del Fiore: a brief history

The initial process of construction of the church dates back to the late Middle Ages. The architect and urbanist Arnolfo Di Cambio started to design it in 1296. After him, many others like Giotto, Francesco Talenti, and Giovanni di Lapo Ghini continued the undertaking. Then, it was all finished in Renaissance times, in 1434, when Filippo Brunelleschi completed the breathtaking dome, called ‘il cupolone’ by Florentines.

Why is a Florence dome guided tour so important?

When you choose this Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour you are saving money and time to get the best of this experience. The whole Santa Maria Del Fiore tour is among the first things to do in Florence. But if you want to get the most, you need to visit the cathedral. When you walk to the square you'll find this precious monumental area. There, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, Museo dell’Opera del Duomo are waiting for you with the magical atmosphere of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. The construction of the Cathedral begun in the 13th Century thanks to Arnolfo di Cambio and was finished later with the magnificent Cupola made by Filippo Brunelleschi. It's a huge and massive construction and you're going to love it. With this tour, you'll have the chance to enjoy a 1h guided tour of the Cathedral - just the Cathedral will be explored with this tour, where our guide will introduce you to the area and show the main artworks still conserved inside the dome.

Additional Information

• Please note that backpacks are not allowed in the Cathedral. • Earphones will be provided only for groups with over 15 participants. • Due the moderate amount of walking to reach the main attraction sites could be better to wear comfortable shoes and clothes. • We suggest this tour to customers who are able to climb and descend streets and stairs.. • This tour is not suitable for customers in wheelchairs. • In case of hot weather we suggest you to bring a cap with you. • Reach the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time. Our staff will wear a white shirt and a green foulard with our “My Tour” logo.

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Reviews

4.8/5

264 reviews

Alba
The guide gave us all detailed facts about the cathedral and the history of Florence. She was very nice, gave us the tour in spanish, and also recommended places to visit.
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reviewed by
Alba
Apr 15, 2024
Fernando Vilar
Hemos realizados tours de costo similar, que la explicación y duración fue mucho más profunda. Estuvo con suerte aceptable. la guía conoce del tema, y ella estuvo muy bien; Sin embargo, creo que por la duración, hubiera sido mejor la audiguia.
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reviewed by
Fernando Vilar
Apr 9, 2024
Dear Customer, Thank you for taking your time and sharing the feedback of your experience with us. We're pleased to hear that you found our guide knowledgeable and effective in delivering the tour content. However, we regret that you felt the depth of explanation and duration of the tour did not meet your expectations. We take your feedback seriously and will review our tour itinerary and content delivery methods to ensure a more comprehensive and engaging experience for our guests in the future. Your input is valuable to us as we strive to continuously improve our services. We hope that despite these challenges, you were still able to enjoy aspects of the tour, and we would be delighted to welcome you back for another opportunity to provide you with an enhanced experience. Best regards, My Tour in Italy team.