The Duomo Square

Overview

Discover the heart of Florence with its 3 core monuments!

We will visit Saint John’s Baptistery, Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo, and the recently restored Opera del Duomo Museum, admiring masterpieces by Giotto, Donatello, Michelangelo, and, of course, Brunelleschi—the genius behind Florence’s most famous dome.

Places

Saint John’s Baptistery
Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore
Opera del Duomo Museum

Info

Tour duration: 3 hours, visiting inside all the Monuments in the Duomo square.

With an all-inclusive ticket, you can also climb the Cupola and the Bell tower. This can be done independently or we can accompany you, on request.

We recommend dressing in an appropriate way as we will be visiting holy places.

The tour of the Baptistery, Cathedral and Museum is suitable for all visitors and is not particularly difficult.

The climbs to reach the top of the Cupola and Bell Tower each involve climbing 400 steps: these are therefore not suitable for visitors with reduced mobility and are definitely not recommended for visitors with heart conditions or those who suffer claustrophobia or vertigo symptoms.

Fees

Private tour up to 2 people starting from 264,00 €

What's included:
Ghiberti Pass Ticket
Radio systems and headsets if necessary

What's not included:
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Personal extras

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By booking this tour we can follow you step by step, helping you to make the most of your all-inclusive ticket in the time you spend in Florence. If you are planning to visit the monuments on Piazza del Duomo independently, we recommend reading our BLOG instead.

What to expect

Piazza del Duomo is one of those places that never ceases to amaze. Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, its grandeur is always awe-inspiring. That’s why we’ve designed a tour entirely dedicated to Florence’s spiritual heart, allowing you to visit all its main monuments.

We’ll begin at the Baptistery, which Dante Alighieri affectionately called “my beautiful Saint John.” For over 1,000 years, its walls have witnessed the baptisms of countless generations of Florentines.

Next, we’ll dive into the Cathedral’s history, from its origins as the ancient Church of Santa Reparata to the foundation of Santa Maria del Fiore, an ambitious project that took nearly 600 years to complete. At its heart lies Brunelleschi’s Dome, a marvel of engineering that continues to inspire admiration (and debate) to this day.

But there’s more! We’ll visit the Opera del Duomo Museum, home to original masterpieces created for the square, including the Baptistery Doors, the Cathedral’s ancient façade, Donatello’s haunting Mary Magdalene, and Michelangelo’s moving Deposition.

And if you’re still craving more, you may have the chance (depending on availability) to climb the Dome itself – an unforgettable experience offering breathtaking views over Florence.