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Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $10 / person
- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 24 reviews
- Languages
- DE, RU, KO, PT
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- EU Tours
- Meeting point
- in front of Lindt chocolate shop looking carefully to find our host holding the sign of ViatorYou need to be there at least 10 minutes before your time slot
Description
Discover the history, architecture, and artistic heritage of Florence on a guided tour of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo. Led by a licensed local guide, this experience offers an engaging introduction to one of Florence’s most iconic landmarks. Step inside Florence Cathedral and admire its remarkable Gothic architecture, Renaissance details, and Vasari’s famous Last Judgement fresco beneath the dome. Along the way, learn how Brunelleschi engineered the revolutionary dome that transformed Renaissance architecture. During the tour, your guide will also introduce the Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Duomo complex from the outside while sharing fascinating stories about Florence’s religious and cultural history. This experience includes a multilingual audio guide app for additional independent exploration before or after the guided visit. Meeting point: In front of the Lindt Chocolate Shop, Piazza del Duomo, where staff will assist you with check-in
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 28 times a day, 9:40 AM–3:15 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 14+)
- $10
- Child (ages 7–13)
- $9
- Infant (ages 0–6)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore is one of the most desired attractions in Florence. It is rightfully included in the list of the largest cathedral in the world, and is also known for its unique architecture.
What's included
Included
Qr code audio guide link with multiple languages
Access to Florence Duomo Cathedral
Licensed tour guide
Not included
Climbing the cupola
Skip the line access
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
24 reviews
How it compares in Florence
- Starting price $10 is 91% below the typical $114 for tours of similar length in Florence
Excurgo comparison of 3,216 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please Note Dress Code: Shoulders and knees must be covered to Access the cathedral. Audio Guide: Please bring your own earphones to use with the audio guide on your smartphone. We will provide headphones to hear your English-speaking guide clearly during the tour. If you prefer to follow the tour in another language, you will need to bring your own earphones to use with our audio guide app on your smartphone.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour Experience take?
Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour Experience lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour Experience cost?
Prices start at $10 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 28 departures a day between 9:40 AM and 3:15 PM.
How much does Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour Experience cost for children?
Children aged 7–13 pay from $9, adults from $10. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is in front of Lindt chocolate shop looking carefully to find our host holding the sign of Viator. You need to be there at least 10 minutes before your time slot. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour Experience offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, KO, PT, CMN, EN, EN, IT, IT, FR, MNP, ES, ZH-TW, HAK, WUU, JA, ZH-CN, NL.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(24)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
2
Santa Maria del flore entrance
Everything went smooth, as planned. The tour guy Julio was great, very energetic and informative
B
Florence Cathedral Santa Maria
Julio was fantastic! Give him a raise immediately! Very passionate and extremely entertaining during the entire experience! You can tell he really likes his job.
A
Terrible experience
I felt cheated. The company should warn that the guide is only in English and that the other languages can only see a video on mobile phones and that it is constantly failing. And this after a giant line to get in. To avoid except if you choose the English language.
Operator response
Lamentamos que a experiência não tenha correspondido às suas expectativas. No entanto, a descrição do produto informa que o acompanhamento presencial é realizado em inglês e que os restantes idiomas são disponibilizados através de um audioguia digital no telemóvel. Pedimos desculpa pelas dificuldades técnicas que encontrou e iremos verificá-las com o nosso fornecedor. Conforme também indicado antes da reserva, não se trata de uma entrada sem filas: todos os visitantes devem passar pela fila e pelos controlos de segurança obrigatórios da Catedral.
L
The dome at its own pace
Ideal when you don't have much time
N
Welcome to the Duomo (which doesn't mean Dome!!)
We had a very nice time with Giulio on this tour. He was very knowledgeable and the tour was smooth and seamless. The price was very much worth the experience. The only downside, in my opinion, was how guests were given over 30 minutes after the start of the tour to join, causing the guide to restart to catch people up on a few occasions. I would've preferred if there was a stricter start time and latecomers not be given such accommodation after the tour has already started, maybe 10-15 minutes after the start time, as it impacts the enjoyment of those who were punctual.
D
I booked last minute, and...
I booked last minute, and so glad I did. Emanuela was so knowledgeable and imparted a lot of information about the beautiful facade before we entered. A short but beneficial tour.
V
What a lovely day!
This was one of those moments where you just stop and look around, taking everything in.The organization was great, and the experience felt very smooth.The guide made sure we didn’t miss the essence of the place.
T
Duomo pick tour
Julio was a great guide. Very funny nd informative. I would recommend
J
Patricia is a great guide
Patricia was our guide for the day. After finding the Viator person we quickly got the audio devices and joined the line. A few of us were expecting a skip-the-line experience so be aware, this is not. That being said, in under 30 minutes we were inside. Meanwhile Patricia gave us a history lesson on Florence and continued inside. Definitely worth the time, beautiful cathedral!
Operator response
Thanks for your review we hope to see you again
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