Florence Duomo full access with Reserved Entry Guided Tour - Private
About this activity
Explore Florence Cathedral, the Baptistery and Duomo Museum with a guide on a 2.5-hour private tour. Reserved admission and a timed ticket for an independent 463-step dome climb afterward are included.
Highlights
- Explore the Duomo complex with your private guide
- Explore Florence Cathedral’s grand interior
- Visit the stunning Baptistery and its Gates of Paradise
- Climb 463 steps to the top of Brunelleschi's Dome
- Take in panoramic views across Florence from the Dome
Full description
Explore Florence Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Duomo Museum with an expert guide. See the Cathedral’s remarkable interior, the Baptistery and its Gates of Paradise, then discover original masterpieces in the Duomo Museum. After the guided portion, use your included timed-entry ticket for an independent climb of Brunelleschi’s Dome: 463 steps with no elevator. This 2.5-hour private tour is exclusively for your party of up to 8. Reserved admission and entrance fees are included. The dome climb is unguided and may not suit guests with mobility concerns, heart conditions, claustrophobia, fear of heights or pregnancy. Food, drinks, hotel transfers, gratuities and luggage storage are not included.
Included / Excluded
- Private professional local guide
- Entry to Florence Cathedral, Baptistery & Duomo Museum
- Reserved ticket & timed entry to Brunelleschi’s Dome climb
- 2.5-hour guided tour
- All entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Luggage and coat storage
Itinerary
Piazza del Duomo 9 meeting point
Meet the guide at Piazza del Duomo, 9, ten minutes before departure.
Florence Cathedral
Visit the cathedral with your guide using the included reserved admission; timing is indicative.
Meeting point
Start Location
Florence Duomo meeting point — Piazza del Duomo 9
Meet your guide at Piazza del Duomo, 9. Arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Get directions →Important information
Know before you book
- This full-access tour is not wheelchair accessible; the dome climb has 463 steps and no elevator.
- The unguided dome climb has 463 steps and no elevator; check venue rules for children.
- Tour runs rain or shine; religious sites require modest dress.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes for the Dome climb
- Dress modestly—shoulders and knees must be covered inside religious sites
- Bring a water bottle (no glass allowed)
- Large bags and luggage are not permitted; there is no storage onsite
- Meet at Piazza del Duomo 9, Florence; arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Meet your guide at Piazza del Duomo 9, 50122 Florence, 10 minutes before departure. Bring an ID or a photo of an ID. The 2.5-hour guided visit covers Florence Cathedral, the Baptistery and Duomo Museum with reserved admission. Your guide provides a timed ticket for the unguided 463-step dome climb after the tour. There is no elevator. For help call +1 917 999 0380.