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Florence Cathedral Tickets with Host

Florence Cathedral with a tour guide, showcasing exclusive hosted entry for Florence Cathedral Tickets buyers
Art and sculptures in the Florence Duomo Museum
Art and sculptures in the Florence Duomo Museum
Gates of Paradise, Opera del Duomo Museum

A single ticket for a comprehensive visit to the UNESCO-listed Cathedral Square, with a dedicated host easing the entry process. Let’s go!

Highlights

  • Make your self-exploration of the Florence Cathedral complex seamless with pre-booked tickets and hosted assistance.

  • With multilingual audio guides curated by art historians, deep dive into the construction of the complex and the architectural genius of a goldsmith.

  • See it all – the shimmering marble altar and Gates of Paradise at the Baptistery, and medieval mosaics in the Crypt of Santa Reparata.

  • Add on access to Giotto's Bell Tower and Brunelleschi's Dome for 360° views of Florence.

  • Did you know? The dome of Florence Cathedral remains the largest masonry dome ever, built in a time when no tech existed for such feats.

Inclusions

  • Hosted entry to the Florence Cathedral Complex

  • Access to Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the Crypt of Santa Reparata, Opera del Duomo Museum, & St. John's Baptistery

  • Access to Giotto's Bell Tower (if selected)

  • Access to Brunelleschi's Dome (if selected)

  • Audio guide app in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese, & Chinese (if selected)

Exclusions

  • Live guide

  • Earphones

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, Spain, France and over 14 countries have loved this experience
Aida Fernandez

Aida

5/5

Nov, 2024

It is definitely mandatory to go with a guide to understand all the history and the reason for things, I recommend the tour, it was phenomenal.
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Pamela Norris

Pamela

3/5

Oct, 2024

The short line for entrance was great but there were many portions if the audio tour which only had text and no audio. But more importantly we expected the audio guide to take us through the venue with audio attached to the special viewing items.
Deb Bowden

Deb

3/5

Oct, 2024

Good Morning - there was a very very long line . Only one lady staff member TRYING to help everyone .. POOR THING .. you need more staff ... having only one lady the tour started late. I was also of the understanding from the web page that the tour had a guide ... but no guide ... DISAPPOINTING to be honest .. but your ONE staff member was very polite , patient and helpful ..
Shane Gestenslager

Shane

5/5

Oct, 2024

Words can't express the beauty. The color and detail of artistry was amazing. It is incredible the way these works have been preserved.
Glenn Claudio

Glenn

5/5

Sep, 2024

The exhibits are all fabulous, the sculptures are fantastic and timeless pieces of art. Magnificent and grandeur workmanship.

Florentine Rennaisance splendor

Begin your journey at Piazza del Duomo, the vibrant heart of Florence and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meet your host for a seamless start, avoid long lines, and download the audio guide app with personalized assistance. This audio guide app will help you navigate through the complex, narrating important facts of history curated by art historians. As you step inside the Florence cathedral let its intricate carvings, majestic mason dome, and vibrant frescoes consume your imagination as you listen to the story of how a goldsmith, Filippo Brunelleschi, won a competition and helped complete the longstanding project. Since there were no existing tools and machinery to build such a massive brick dome, he had to design his own. To date, it remains the largest brick dome in the world, astounding architects and historians everywhere.

Historical wonders and artistic treasures

Across the street, the Baptistry of San Giovanni stuns visitors with the shimmer of inlaid marble and gold mosaic, under which the likes of Dante were baptized!

Continue your exploration at the Opera del Duomo Museum, a treasure trove of Renaissance art. Here, discover gems like Pietà Bandini and Gates of Paradise. Don’t just look, unravel the stories behind their artistic brilliance like how Michelangelo destroyed his sculpture in a fit of rage. Finally, delve underground to uncover the Santa Reparata Crypt. Walk through the remnants of the ancient basilica, marveling at Paleo-Christian mosaics and tombstones that sing sagas of Florence's storied past. Glimpse into medieval religious life as you admire stone carvings, coins, altars, and vessels of the age.

Upgrade to climb 414 steps and be greeted with a stunning terracotta panorama of Florence, standing atop the 85-meter Bell Tower. An unmissable part of the city’s skyline, Giotto’s Bell Tower whispers tales of how Giotto died believing that the tower may never be complete.

Duomo Florence

Monday10:15 AM - 03:45 PM
Tuesday10:15 AM - 03:45 PM
Wednesday10:15 AM - 03:45 PM
Thursday10:15 AM - 03:45 PM
Friday10:15 AM - 03:45 PM
Saturday10:15 AM - 03:45 PM
SundayClosed

Opera Del Duomo Museum

Monday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM

Crypt of Santa Reparata

Monday10:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday10:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Wednesday10:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Thursday10:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Friday10:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Saturday10:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Sunday01:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Baptistery of Saint John

Monday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM
Tuesday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM
Wednesday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM
Thursday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM
Friday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM
Saturday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM
Sunday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM

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

  • Ramps are available at the Museum, Cathedral, Baptistry, and Santa Reparata for easy access.

  • The Dome and Bell Tower are not accessible by wheelchair and not recommended for guests with mobility issues, back problems, or heart conditions.

  • Guide dogs (with relevant certification) are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • These tickets are valid for 3 consecutive days from the date of visit. However, Dome access is timed and must be visited on the date and time selected during checkout.

  • Check your calendars before booking! The Opera del Duomo Museum is closed on the first Tuesday of each month.

  • The doors to the Cathedral close at 3:45pm and remain closed on Sundays and religious holidays. Plan your visit accordingly.

  • While entry to Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is free, you require tickets to access the Crypt of Santa Reparata, Opera del Duomo Museum, St. John's Baptistery, Giotto's Bell Tower, and Brunelleschi's Dome.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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