Florence:

Exclusive Skip-the-Line Duomo Complex Guided Tour and Giotto's Bell Tower

Skip the line to explore the treasures of Florence’s Cathedral. Visit the Duomo Museum, Baptistery, and climb Giotto’s Bell Tower at your own pace.

Quick Details

Duration: 3 Hours
Tour Type: Florence guided tour for small groups.
Skip-the-line Entry Tickets: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo)
Pre-reserved tickets are included: Duomo Museum, St John’s Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower
This tour runs every day: except the first Sunday and Tuesday of each month.
Tours leave at: 9:00 / 10:00 / 11:30 / 14:30 (depending on season), Sundays at 14:30
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: Skip-the-Line Duomo, Museum, Baptistery Tour & Giotto’s Bell Tower

Explore the Florence Duomo Complex with skip-the-line access and the comfort of a small-group tour, led by a local expert. Discover the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) and its stunning companion buildings without the wait.

Begin at the Duomo Museum, home to remarkable treasures. See the Baptistery Gates, Donatello’s sculptures, and Michelangelo’s Pietà Bandini. Your guide will explain the stories behind these works, helping you appreciate their history and craftsmanship.

Next, enjoy skip-the-line access to the Florence Cathedral (Duomo). Step inside to admire its colorful frescoes, fine details, and rich history. Your guide will share little-known facts and point out hidden details that many visitors miss.

Continue to St. John’s Baptistery. Walk in with ease to see its dazzling golden mosaic ceiling and the famous Gates of Paradise. Hear about the skill and meaning behind these masterpieces, with clear explanations from your guide.

Your guided portion ends here, but your visit continues at Giotto’s Bell Tower. With your pre-booked ticket, climb at your own pace. Enjoy the tower’s carved details and colorful marble as you go. At the top, take in breathtaking views over Florence and the Tuscan hills — a perfect end to your day.

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

Florence Cathedral ( Skip the line )
Duomo Museum
St. John’s Baptistery
Duomo Square
Giotto’s Bell Tower (at your own pace)

Highlights

Discover the Cathedral of Florence with skip-the-line tickets and expert guides.
Benefit from priority access and see the treasures of Florence’s famous Duomo.
Admire the grandeur of the Duomo, the Museum, and the Baptistery.
Climb Giotto’s Bell Tower for panoramic city views with pre-reserved tickets.
Save time and explore Florence’s Duomo Complex sites in small groups of max 14 people.
Make the most of your time with skip-the-line entry tickets and a tour guide.

Included

Skip-the-line access to the Cathedral from a separate entrance
2-hour guided tour & Bell Tower Climb (on your own)
Pre-reserved tickets for the Duomo Museum, Baptistery & Giotto Bell Tower
Professional and licensed expert guide
Headsets to hear the guide better

Excluded

Transport to the meeting point
Climbing Brunelleschi’s Dome & Cathedral Terraces

Restrictions

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.
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.
On Sundays and holidays, skip-the-line priority access to the Cathedral is suspended as it is closed to all visitors. Instead, we will visit the Ancient Basilica of Santa Reparata (the Crypt).

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.

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Adults
(Ages 15 - 99)
49€
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