Discover the secrets hidden in the Opera del Duomo Museum and admire the magnificence of the Florence Baptistery on this guided tour.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

Highlights

Feast your eyes on some of Michelangelo's greatest works in the Opera del Duomo
Learn more about the history of the cathedral's construction from your guide
Admire Michelangelo's second Pietà, Pietà Bandini, in the Opera del Duomo Museum
Walk through the impressive golden Gates of Paradise in the Florence Baptistery
Discover Donatello's magnificent sculptures and learn about Brunelleschi's art

Full description

Get off the beaten track and discover one of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore's lesser-known treasures, the Opera del Duomo Museum, on a guided tour. Complete your tour with a visit to the Florence Baptistery, also known as the Baptistery of San Giovanni.

In the company of your guide, explore the wonders of the Opera del Duomo Museum. Marvel at sights such as Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, Michelangelo's Pietà Bandini, and the Penitent Magdalene.

As you stroll through the museum, discover the mysteries and legends that surround the construction of the world-renowned Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and learn about the race between Brunelleschi and Ghiberti.

You will also have the opportunity to imagine, thanks to a faithful reconstruction of the position of the statues, how the Cathedral facade looked in the original plans.

Finish your tour with a visit to the renowned Baptistery of San Giovanni where you can admire one of the largest mosaics in the world and the iconic Gates of Paradise.

Includes

Fast entrance tickets
Certified tour guide
Headphones

Tips
Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

You must pass through airport-style security to enter the cathedral complex which may result in a short queue

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We booked a small group tour and with only a few people on it, there was ample opportunity to ask questions and interact with the guide. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. We toured the baptistry and museum then after an overview, we did the Duomo and underground on our own...this was the best way to use the time. Great experience!

August 23, 2022

excellent tour guide aaaaaa++++++

April 20, 2022

Very good at underlining the main aspects, helpful, nice.

April 16, 2022

Florence: Opera del Duomo Museum & Florence Baptistery Tour

Florence: Opera del Duomo Museum & Florence Baptistery Tour

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