Florence Walking Tour with Duomo Access
About this activity
This Monday walking Tour takes you to Florence's Duomo with skip-the-line access, then walks you through the historic centre to a legendary bridge over the Arno.
Highlights
- Skip the general line at Florence's Duomo
- Learn how the world's largest brick dome was built
- See the Gates of Paradise up close
- Walk Florence's grandest civic square
- End at a bridge that's crossed the Arno for centuries
Full description
Long lines at Florence's Duomo can eat up an entire morning. This walking tour uses priority access to get you inside first, with a guide on hand to explain the largest brick dome ever built and the history behind it. From there, the walk continues through Florence's grandest civic square and its old artisan quarter, ending at a bridge that has crossed the Arno for nearly 700 years. It's a compact, guided introduction to the historic center, built around getting the cathedral's biggest draw out of the way first, without the wait.
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo & Cathedral Exterior
Description: Starts with a visit to Piazza del Duomo, taking in the Cathedral complex from the outside, then continues in front of the Baptistery for a guided introduction.
Admission: exterior only
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Battistero di San Giovanni (Baptistery)
Description: Viewed from the outside. A guide shares the story behind the Baptistery and its place in Florence's history.
Admission: exterior only
Duration: Pass by
Stop At: Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo)
Description: Step inside with priority entry, no crowds and no waiting in line, while a guide brings the Cupola's engineering, history, and design to life.
Admission: Included (priority ticket)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio & Ponte Vecchio
Description: Visit Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio exterior, then continue through riverside piazzas and streets, including Il Porcellino and the Leather Market, with Medici-era stories along the way, ending with a crossing of the Ponte Vecchio.
Admission: exterior only
Duration: 30 minutes
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Priority (skip-the-line) ticket to Florence Duomo
- Headset for clear audio throughout
- Small group of 18 guests or fewer
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Gratuities
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
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Additional information
Ticket age ranges:
- Adult (15+)
- Child (7-14)