Duomo Complex Tour: Florence's Historic Marvels

Uncover the history of the iconic Florence Duomo Complex on a private 2-hour tour. Marvel at the stunning architecture, Michelangelo’s Pietà, and the original Gates of Paradise.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza del Duomo - We will start the tour in “Florentine Paradise” - the square between the Baptistery of St. John and Duomo. You will learn set intricate story of the creation of “Gates of Paradise” and an incredible competition that gave start to the Renaissance.
  • Battistero di San Giovanni - Step into the oldest building in Florence and…
What's Included
  • 2-hour guided tour with a licensed professional
  • Headsets provided for clear audio from your guide
  • Includes Ghiberti Pass for access to Baptistery, Duomo Museum, and Crypt of St. Reparata
What's Not Included
  • Climbing the Dome is excluded as it requires a special pass
  • Climbing Giotto’s Bell Tower is excluded as it requires a special pass
Additional Information

The Duomo Complex in Florence ranks amongst the world’s most incredible attractions. Join me for a two-hour private exploration of the Duomo, Cathedral Square, St. John’s Baptistery, and the Opera del Duomo Museum, delving into the remarkable history of these monumental structures.
Take pleasure in touring the immense Cathedral, gazing at its…

Location
Piazza di San Giovanni, 30
Piazza di San Giovanni
Meet your expert tour guide in Piazza San Giovanni at the Gates of Paradise of the Florentine Baptistery (the golden gates that face the Duomo).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ajharris
Jan 1, 2026
Another Wonderful Tour! - I was fortunate to take two tours with Irina. My first was of the Accademia—I posted a review of that tour and refer you to the very positive comments in that review. In this review I want to comment on what made her such a joy to tour with: her wonderful way of conversing and also communicating a great deal of useful information, which “sticks” because of her style. I have worked with other guides who convey many facts but leave me ot really retaining what they said; the opposite is true of Irina. She is among the very best “teachers” I have encountered in a long career as a professor. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
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David_w
Oct 22, 2025
I cannot imagine touring... - I cannot imagine touring the Duomo without our guide Irina. To say she was spectacular is an understatement. My wife and I have been on many tours throughout Europe and they're usually miserable -- a couple dozen people, you can hardly hear the guide, you certainly don't get the chance to ask the guide many questions. Honestly, it's a bit of a waste. Irina's tour was the exact opposite. My wife and I booked a private tour with her, and it was just the three of us. Her English was impeccable, and she navigated the site like a true insider. We saw things we would have missed had we tried it alone. She was patient and unbelievably knowledgeable, spending as much or as little time as we wanted at a particular exhibit. I'm not exaggerating when I say she made the trip an unforgettable experience. Should we ever return to Florence, we certainly will book a tour with Irina again. Thank you so much!
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Mary_c
Sep 27, 2025
The best way to see and truly understand the most - Irina was a stand-out guide! Excellent communication pre-tour, then a prepared, thorough engaging guide as we navigated the sights we had planned to visit. We talked about her and what we had learned for the rest of the day. Thank you for an excellent experience!
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David_f
Sep 20, 2025
Incredible Tour! - Irina was an amazing tour guide. Her Art History background gave us so much information we would have never gotten otherwise! She was so fascinating to listen to and her knowledge really made this a once in a lifetime experience. The only downfall is that we didn’t book her for other tours as we couldn’t imagine a better more knowledgeable guide! Thank you Irina!
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Ak14235
Jul 6, 2025
Amazing tour of the Duomo complex, awesome tour guide - Irina took my wife and myself on the tour of the Duomo complex in Florence, and we thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience! She is very knowledgeable and passionate about her city and its history, people, religion and art. I highly recommend her.
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Bradley_b
May 19, 2025
Our guide had pictures on... - Our guide had pictures on her tablet that greatly helped understand what you were seeing Irelnadid a great job
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Amy_b
Apr 27, 2025
Irina was an excellent... - Irina was an excellent tour guide, she spoke perfect English, was fun and informative. The two hour tour was perfect, just the right amount of time for the tour.
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Amrita_s
Apr 5, 2025
Excellent tour by Irina.... - Excellent tour by Irina. Very informative and interesting. Covered everything we wanted to see and more. Fantastic!
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Sandra_m
Apr 1, 2025
Whether you choose a... - Whether you choose a private or small group tour the Duomo is a historical wonder. We enjoyed the baptistery and crypt tour with this tour.
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James_c
Feb 28, 2025
Great experience hearing... - Great experience hearing the stories of the Duomo and Baptistry. Excellent background on items in the museum.
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From $94
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).