Florence Private tour Cathedral, Brunelleschi's Dome, Museum, Baptistery
Discover the best of Florence's religious center with our exclusive tour of the Cathedral, Duomo Complex, and the famous Cupola climb. Benefit from pre-reserved tickets and dive into the most famous architectural marvels, including Brunelleschi's Dome. Choose a private tour to experience an intimate journey with personal attention in the company of a knowledgeable guide, and make the most of your visit. Explore the Museum of the Opera del Duomo's highlights and the Baptistery with your pass.
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What's included in Florence Private tour Cathedral, Brunelleschi's Dome, Museum, Baptistery
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza del DuomoPass-by Only
Meet your local guide in Duomo Square and start to discover the most famous monument in the heart of Florence. Pre-reserved tickets and separate entry get you into the Museum, Baptistery, and Brunelleschi's Dome more quickly.
Get priority admission to the octagonal Baptistery of St. John, best known for its ceiling, decorated by golden mosaics, and its gleaming bronze doors (the Gates of Paradise). As you gaze at the detailed relief work on the panels, you might be surprised to learn that these are not the original bronze doors; those are currently on display in the Museum. Luckily, that will be your next stop!
Continue into the Duomo Museum, where incredible authentic masterpieces like the gates of the Baptistery, Donatello’s sculptures, and the original dome’s wooden scaffoldings are exhibited. Although you could spend hours wandering through the displays, your guide will point out highlights such as the Michelangelo’s Pietà. You will hear why Michelangelo tried to destroy it and see tell-tale signs of repairs made to this world-famous sculpture.
Inclusions
- Pre-reserved tickets for the Baptistery
- Brunelleschi Pass
- Private expert tour guide for a tailored experience
- Pre-reserved tickets to climb Brunelleschi's Dome
- Pre-reserved tickets to visit the Museum of the Duomo
- 3-hour private tour at a relaxed pace
- Transport to the meeting spot
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church and it can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, often without warning (for the funeral of a Bishop, for example).
- Entry to the Cathedral is not guaranteed as the Cathedral is a working church and hours can change without notice due to liturgical or other reasons. Our guides make every effort to enter the Cathedral with guests.
- Visitors are advised that the Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- Please note that backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
- Florence can be very warm in the summer. Please be advised that this tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
- Please note that the Cathedral is closed to all tourists on Sundays. Instead, we will visit the Ancient Basilica of Santa Reparata (the Crypt).
- There are 463 steps to climb the dome at the end of the tour.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We meet in Piazza del Duomo, 41, directly across from the cafe of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
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Ticket Redemption
Your guide has timed reservations and tickets for your group and these will be given out at the meeting point. A dress code is required on this tour as you will be visiting religious sites. No shorts above the knees or sleeveless tops are allowed inside the cathedral. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. There are 463 steps to climb the dome. The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church and it can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, even without pre-notice (for the funeral of a Cardinal, for example)
