Florence:

Duomo Complex & Landmarks Guided Walking Tour

Explore the treasures of Florence’s Cathedral, stroll through historic piazzas, and choose to climb Giotto’s Bell Tower at your own pace.

Quick Details

  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Tour Type: Small-Group Tour
  • Entry tickets are included: Duomo, Baptistery, Opera Museum, Basilica of Santa Reparata, and Giotto's Bell Tower (if option selected)
  • This tour runs every day: except the first Sunday and Tuesday of each month.
  • Tours leave at: 10:00 / 11:00 / 15:30 (depending on season), Sundays at 15:30
  • Meeting point: 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.”

Florence: Duomo, Museum, Baptistery Tour & Giotto’s Bell Tower

Explore the Florence Duomo Complex with the comfort of a small-group tour, led by a local expert. Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) and its stunning companion buildings without the wait. Stroll through historic piazzas and add an optional climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower for panoramic views.

Begin your journey at Piazza del Duomo, where your expert local guide introduces the remarkable Duomo Complex — the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Museum, and Giotto’s Bell Tower.

Depending on your chosen tour time, step inside the Cathedral on afternoon departures or admire it from the exterior during morning tours. Learn how Brunelleschi designed the famous dome and discover why the Baptistery’s bronze doors became a Renaissance masterpiece.

Continue to the Duomo Museum, where you’ll see original sculptures and artworks created for Florence’s Cathedral. View the Baptistery Gates, Donatello’s masterpieces, and Michelangelo’s Pietà Bandini up close. Then visit St. John’s Baptistery, known for its golden mosaics and the celebrated Gates of Paradise.

From Cathedral Square, follow your guide through Florence’s medieval streets toward Piazza della Signoria, an open-air museum of Renaissance sculptures. Learn about Palazzo Vecchio, the city’s historic seat of power, and uncover the political and artistic events that shaped Florence during the Medici era.

Walk past the Uffizi Gallery and hear stories of the Medici family and the artists they supported, including Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci. See the Uffizi from the exterior as your guide explains its architecture and its importance in Florence’s artistic heritage.

End your experience at Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge. Take in the warm reflections on the Arno River and enjoy the picturesque views that make this spot one of the city’s most photographed places.

If you wish, choose to add a self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower with pre-reserved tickets. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views over Florence and Brunelleschi’s renowned dome.

With small-group touring and fast entry, you can enjoy Florence’s most important sites without stress. This tour gives you more time to explore and a deeper understanding of the city’s beauty.

Itinerary
  • Meeting Point: Piazza del Duomo
  • Florence Cathedral (entry included on afternoon tours only)
  • Duomo Museum
  • Baptistery
  • Optional Giotto’s Bell Tower Climb (on your own)
  • Piazza della Signoria
  • Uffizi Gallery (Exterior)
  • Ponte Vecchio
Highlights
  • Discover the Duomo Complex and Florence’s top landmarks on a guided walking tour.
  • Visit the Cathedral interior on afternoon tours or enjoy an exterior view during morning departures.
  • Stroll through Florence’s historic center, including Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio.
  • See the Uffizi Gallery from the outside and hear stories of the Medici family and their artists.
  • Enjoy beautiful views of Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River with its warm golden reflections.
  • Choose to climb Giotto’s Bell Tower for unforgettable panoramic views of Florence’s skyline.
Included
  • Cathedral Visit (only afternoon tours include entry)
  • 2-hour walking tour in the Historic Centre
  • Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Duomo Museum
  • Pre-reserved tickets and guided tour for the Baptistery
  • Pre-reserved tickets for Giotto Bell Tower Climb (at your leisure)
  • Professional and licensed expert guide
  • Headsets to hear the guide better
Excluded
  • Transport to the meeting point
  • Climbing Brunelleschi’s Dome & Cathedral Terraces
Restrictions
  • The interior visit of the Cathedral is only available on afternoon tours.
  • This tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users.
  • Individuals wearing sleeveless shirts and shorts or skirts above the knees are not allowed inside the Cathedral.
  • You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with the cathedral’s dress requirements.
  • Please note that backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
  • Please kindly consider that unannounced renovation work may occur during the off-season, and crowds are expected during the high season.
  • The baptistery is currently undergoing restoration of the vault’s mosaics.
Essential Information
  • 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.
  • Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Meeting Point

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.” Address: Piazza del Duomo, 10, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Here is the Google Map link to the meeting point.

  • Adults
    (Ages 15 - 99)
    79€
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