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Take a tour of the Cathedral Square with the chance to climb the iconic Giotto's Bell Tower and Brunelleschi's Dome.
Take a tour of the Cathedral Square with the chance to climb the iconic Giotto's Bell Tower and Brunelleschi's Dome.
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Outstanding guide , really very knowledgeable . Although in a fairly short time and not being my first visit to Florence , he was able to provide me with a lot of information , that I was absolutely unfamiliar with , and I would add in a way that was also not boring and absolutely non-trivial . Excellent experience .
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Our tour guide gave us wonderful information about the structure, the history and along the way we took breaks to take in different art work and structural work. The views from on top were amazing! The steps can be narrow and uneven but take your time it's worth the view. Plus the ticket gets you to the other events in the area, well worth it.
Duomo was nice but the guide kept sayiing when someone asked a question to not ask questions as we wwere pressed for time (because he was late). Kind of rund since it was a GUIDED tour. The walkway around the cathedral was covered in plexiglass and was dirty. Not the best setup by the staff.
Meeting place was easy to find and our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Andrea had a good command of English. Having additional access to the museum and baptistry was a bonus.
The tour guide was super nice, super informed and super flexible. When booking the ticket it was mentioned that a dome climb was included (albeit without a guide), after booking it turned out that no dome climb was included. When we tried to change the booking or complain, the chat was delayed so that we always had to start again. We only got a solution on the spot, not with headout, but directly with the provider at the meeting point. They were able to rebook the ticket without any problems, even though it was no longer possible to climb the dome.
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The dome climb was excellent but we were disappointed that it didn't allow us direct access to the main cathedral afterwards and we had to queue again for this. I'm not sure how we managed to jump any queues as advertised...
There was a long cue for entering Florence Duomo, Bell Tower and so on, so it was good for us to avoid waiting for a long hours. The guide had a lot of knowledge for the history and her story was interesting.
Was the highlight of our trip to Florence. The views were spectacular and our guide was very informational. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
Our tour guide was amazing!! She was energetic, knowledgeable and spoke clearly so it was easy to understand her (this is not always the case). We learned so much and enjoyed our time immensley.
Our guide, Natalia was very knowledgeable and gracious and professional as she was able to get us close to the attractions without being pushy. Also, we could not find the meeting point and the agency called me! They graciously directed my husband and I until we found the person who helped us find the group. Outstanding service!!! We would book again in a heartbeat.
Meeting point easy to find. Punctual start. Our guide Emanuela was very friendly. Explained everything very well and in detail and gave us helpful information. Highly recommended.
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Our tour guide Sarah- I think, was very knowledgeable & professional. We enjoyed our time with her & appreciate her insight. Views from the top of the Duomo are definitely worth the very steep climb!
The communication was excellent, where to meet at what time. The group size was comfortable, very little fuss in line. Excellent historical information and safety on climb.
Julia was the absolute best tour guide we have ever had in our entire life. Dynamic, Interesting and captured our full attention throughout the tour. true blessing!
The experience itself was fine. Just incomplete and unclear. When I made the reservation, it was mentioned that I could have the ascent to the dome and the bell tower as an option. I ticked off everything I could, as these two ascents were very symbolic for me. To my great surprise, I only received the €20 ticket for the Campanile, which I only discovered when I got to the Duomo. Despite all my attempts to change my ticket, nothing was possible. What's more, the guided tour started very late (although admittedly very crowded) and we only had about twenty minutes of explanation in the cathedral. Not the baptistery, not the campanile, and not the museum. So to pay 59 euros for just a few minutes' visit to the cathedral alone, instead of the three sites promised, is a real shame. Especially as if I'd bought the Brunelleschi pass for 30 euros, I'd have had just as much, if not more. If I include the guided tour, I'm looking at a €29 overpayment. That's almost half. And as pleasant as it was, it only merits a correct, average, mezzo mezzo.
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Our Guide, Julia was awesome! She gave us a very lively picture of the way people were living before and during the Renaissance.
Our reservation clearly included the guided tour, but the girl who attended us did not bother to check our reservation and only gave us the pass to enter without a guide. We had to insist that she check it well and include us in the guided tour group. Apart from that inconvenience, we had an extraordinary guide, it was a great experience.
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Times entry. All inclusive ticket goos for 3 days Guide was either : 1- not very knowledgeable; or 2- not proficient enough in his english to communicate his knowledge.
I enjoyed the great professionalism and friendliness of my very knowledgeable guide Giulia Pogni. It was like taking a journey through the history not only of the Duomo but of Florence! Giulia highly recommended because through her narration she made the time spent together extremely pleasant and interesting
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The guide was so knowledgeable! She made it an exceptional choice. I wish I could remember her name, if you can look it up and give her a raise!
You couldn't hear anything more from the guide in the cathedral. Far too little was said about the cathedral. I thought it was a complete cathedral tour. The ticket was ok
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Meeting place was easy to find. Tour guide wasn't too interesting when explaining, didn't provide much details. Overall great experience. Places are wonderful and worth to attend.
Ticketing was straightforward. Meeting point easy to find. Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. Ear-pieces all worked properly, so we could hear her well. Fascinating tour.
While we had booked the tickets for the dome tour too, it was only much later that we were informed that it would be an hour later than the main tour. As we were catching a train, we had to miss the Dome tour. Also, the dress code going into the baptistery should have been made much clearer as our guide told us that frequently people will arrive not appropriately dressed.
Climb to the top of the Dome was challenging but worth it. Places to stop and rest on the way up. View from the top was spectacular.
Tailor your Florence Cathedral Square visit with multiple ticket options!
Tailor your Florence Cathedral Square visit with multiple ticket options!
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Above all the ease of the application. In addition, as an art graduate, I was fascinated to be able to access the entire Santa Maria del Fiore complex.
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Simple and very effective. The choice of schedule permitted to benefit of a lovely golden hour over the Duomo of Firenze
Attraction was amazing. Like everything else in Italy, covered in scaffolding. The interior is incredible. Purchasing the tickets was easy and instructions were clear.
What better experience to celebrate your child's 18th birthday in one of the most beautiful cities in the world? The same as where we were born! Florence seen from above is truly something spectacular.....not to mention the architecture and painting etc etc....whatever you want!!!! Speechless....anzi a....MERAVIGIOUS
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Great view over the whole of Florence. 🇮🇹❤️🍀 you shouldn't be afraid of heights. You stand on the balcony inside. Everything is very well secured, but it is high.
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The best thing, not having to wait in line to get in. The views are wonderful, but you have to be fit to climb so many steps ha ha.
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Lorenzo had great knowledge of the area and was extremely personable while also being professional. We appreciated explanations of the local plant life and history of the area. We had good recommendations for places to visit and future tours. The hiking tour in the hills were better than expected. Nice views of the valley and countryside and woodlands.
I liked it very much but I could not visit the cathedral because it seems that the two days I was there it was closed.
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It was a very simple experience. I down loaded the app after purchasing the tickets and then no queuing at ticket office just went to attractions and they scan my phone, simple, easy.
Me and my famiily were denied entry to the museum, bell tower and batistery wich where included in the ticket. Practically lost 75% of the "supposed" entries. Sad to say that can't recommend this app for this specific historical attatraction.
No problems at the entrance on the ticket was informed before the backpacks are not allowed sense so everything went flawlessly.
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Was able to get tickets at last minute due to my short timing schedule for being in Florence. The line to enter the church was extremely long and we would not have had time to get inside if not for the skip the line tickets I purchased. In order to make our bus back to Livorno, we had to miss the Bell tower climb which I would have liked to do. If you have the time, these tickets were perfect.
The campanine ticket cost me more than twice the original price on the official website. After this experience I will not use headout anymore. I'm sorry, because it seems like a nice application, but if you then steal money from customers like that, it's not good. It is okay that you put a small markup, 1-3€, but double NO. a ticket of €20 pay it €42!!!!!!
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Wonderful experience, a bit tiring however it is worth it A bit of a shame about the nets above the bell tower because they prevent the best view
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We were in a very busy period, so the reservation allowed us to visit several places with the good fortune of having almost no waiting. Watshap's delivery of information and documents was top-notch! We were able to take advantage of the audio guides.
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The dome was fascinating to see everything from the top and for you to make sure we were on time and everything went perfectly.
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The visit to the dome, the baptistery and the bell tower was great. But we could not enter the Cathedral because of the timetable, as no one told us that we could enter whenever we wanted, and because of an event, we could not enter the museum, which closed at 19h and that day it closed earlier. I think the tickets should have more information.
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Perfect for seeing the sights of Florence! Inexpensive. Very interesting access to the museum. I recommend this very practical pass!
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This cathedral is an amazing place, of great architectural significance. However, for reasons not pertinent here, we could not make the visit as had been scheduled.
It was a unique experience, we went up to the Dome, visited the Cathedral, climbed the bell tower, visited the museum and went to the Baptistery. Our experience started at 9 o'clock and ended at almost 6 o'clock
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The entire experience was amazing! With access to the Bell Tower, the museum and the cathedral, it's both a great value and a great experience. The view from the top of the tower was worth the price of admission!
The purchase process was very easy and secure. The attraction experience was pleasant because the instructions were quite clear.
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I liked everything but the ticket was not for the bell tower and dome. With this ticket they said they could go to the kripta, museum and Baptistery. It was a good experience👍
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Well arranged to be able to visit so and so. What was nice is that by booking for Santa Reparata, I was able to see the Duomo immediately, without a long queue (you have to go through that to see the cathedral for free). The Battisterio was also beautiful, less easy to see due to works. But that was known in advance. Together with the museum it was a wonderful combo ticket. Due to bad knee unfortunately could not climb the dome and bell-tower.
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Beautiful experience, highly recommend doing to climb to the top. Take breaks if needed. Not for those that don't like closed in spaces. We did feel a bit rushed
Florence’s Cathedral Square comes alive with expertly crafted English narration and customizable fast-track ticket options!
Florence’s Cathedral Square comes alive with expertly crafted English narration and customizable fast-track ticket options!
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The museum and crypt are a must see. Great to have everything included on the one ticket. The audio guide was also excellent and having it on your phone was a step above. Shame it didn't encompass everything on the ticket.
Punctuality, efficiency, accuracy. The person who greeted us was very kind and knowledgeable
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It was not what I expected
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Looking for VIP treatment? Here's an exclusive, customizable tour with Florence Cathedral's secret terraces!
Looking for VIP treatment? Here's an exclusive, customizable tour with Florence Cathedral's secret terraces!
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Our guide spoke impeccable English and was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions. The views from the top of the Duomo are breathtaking (or perhaps it was the stairs that got us there).
The guides were great! They were very enthusiastic & knowledgeable. Easy to find meeting point with instructions given in confirmation email. Definitely worth the money for the time saved to skip the lines.
Guide knew his stuff, went at a just right pace. Worked out things with the bakery shop as there usual had not arrived, so we had to get nicer pastries, but at the lower price. He was a little late to start, but it was due to the rain, and he apologized. Very enthusiastic about the Duomo!
Breathtaking tour led by an outstanding guide. The climb of the Duomo was explained fully and clear options provided for those who wanted to climb. Highly recommend this tour.
The tour was very interesting with a lot of pertinent information. The stairs were challenging for a few people but well worth it. The only negative was the interference with the earplug speakers making it difficult to hear the guide at times.
Easy instructions to buy and pick up tickets. Helpful and interesting guide. Obviously skipping the queues is a huge bonus. Nothing can beat a climb up the Dome and the views from the top.
Tour was great, our guide was pleasant and very informative. Access to the terraces was a nice addition. Dome climb was rather difficult for all in our group but more than worth it. Would recommend this tour overall.
Really felt like a VIP and skipped lines and crowds. Our tour guide was great and the views and information were awesome.
Marta was amazing!! We were fortunate to have her on a previous tour and so happy to see she was out tour for the cathedral as well. She is so knowledgeable and makes the history fun. Very engaging guide and really wants people to enjoy and learn. I would t have gotten up the dome without her encouragement and I appreciate very much the care she took. Thank you, Marta!
The guide was knowledgeable and easy to follow. She didn't rush us up the stairs. She explained every single thing we looked at. Great comprehensive tour.
Would highly recommend a guided tour of the cathedral, Alexandra was great! and the terrace access was w nice bonus - got a better view, I assume similar to what the bell tower would provide - but also was a nice little break before the other half of the climb. Please note some areas of the dome climb are uneven and narrow so not suitable for mobility issues.
Loved being able to climb to the top and have secret access to the areas no one else got to go! What a treat! Our guide was excellent! She was witty, entertaining, and enthusiastic!
Gaining access to the top of the duomo and the terrace was incredible. The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate.
i booked an english speaking tour but you guys put me with a spanish speaking tour ... Luckily the tour guide and host company was great and was able to accommodate both English and Spanish descriptions of everything.
The secret terrace and additional Duomo climb was really awesome and surprising. Such a great view of the dome and the city!
We had a small group so it wasn't overwhelming or hard to hear our guide. The climb up the dome wasn't difficult since there were places to rest. And the view at the top was amazing.
We had a great tour guide. Laura was interesting and fun, she obviously knows a lot about the Cathedral. 2,5 hours just flew by
Strongly recommend, totally worth the price ! The guide was excellent, we had the cathedral and the top of the duomo to ourselves ! We could fully admire the beauty of it ! The breakfast was in a typical florentino cafe, and was delicious. Even better : the tickets we were given at the end allow fast pass entry to the duomo, the cathedral, and many other monuments / museums for 72h (so you can even come back whenever you want) !
This was the best experience we had in Italy. Early bird gets the worm. We were the first people in the cathedral and the first to ascend to the duomo. It was my wife's birthday and somehow we were the only 2 on the sunrise tour so it was a private tour. Amazing!!!!
Getting up early to start a tour at 6:45 may sound daunting but it was an excellent choice. We entered the baptistery before it officially opened and were the first guests in the cathedral. It was serene to be so few in this majestic building. The guide was courteous, attentive and very knowledgeable, full of historical anecdotes that contributed to a wonderful experience. She also provided several useful tips about other places to visit. Be prepared--there are lots of steps!! Later in the day, we passed by the cathedral and saw the crowds and extremely long lines. We were ever more grateful for the peaceful, early morning experience.
The operator, Aurora, was excellent, personable and knowledgeable. It was a relief to visit a brick and morter tour office as well. The trip to see the duomo was great. Some members of the tour had issues with the height and enclosed spaces of the walkways. Perhaps this could have been made a bit more clear for them. It was great to see a different perspective of such an iconic landmark. It was a bit expensive on my opinion, but I would recommend it.
I liked the exclusive access and the guide was very knowledgeable. I found myself wanting to know more about the buildings itself however
Nice small group and expert guide. Answered lots of questions. Knew his subject matter well.
The historical background of the Florence Cathedral
The view from the terrace is a marvel
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Here's a win-win for you – seamless hosted entry and an immersive self-led exploration of the Florence Cathedral complex.
Here's a win-win for you – seamless hosted entry and an immersive self-led exploration of the Florence Cathedral complex.
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It is definitely mandatory to go with a guide to understand all the history and the reason for things, I recommend the tour, it was phenomenal.
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The short line for entrance was great but there were many portions if the audio tour which only had text and no audio. But more importantly we expected the audio guide to take us through the venue with audio attached to the special viewing items.
Good Morning - there was a very very long line . Only one lady staff member TRYING to help everyone .. POOR THING .. you need more staff ... having only one lady the tour started late. I was also of the understanding from the web page that the tour had a guide ... but no guide ... DISAPPOINTING to be honest .. but your ONE staff member was very polite , patient and helpful ..
Words can't express the beauty. The color and detail of artistry was amazing. It is incredible the way these works have been preserved.
The exhibits are all fabulous, the sculptures are fantastic and timeless pieces of art. Magnificent and grandeur workmanship.
The guide was punctual to give us the tickets, we only had to queue for half an hour and the audio guide was very good. The only problem is that we could not see the baptistery the next day because the tickets were valid from the 18th to the 20th and we arrived in Florence on the 20th so we could not use the tickets for the next day.
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Wasn't able to access audio on iPhone and Representative on site worked hard for about twenty minutes to get access to guide. Full marks to on site rep for diligence not impressed with access issues.
Just want to express my opinion that if I get valid tickets I shouldn't have any troubles with entrance like I had with access to Catbedral. Fortunately I could get inside but after several attempts and going to ticket office and back. The problem was with some date information on tickets which was not clear for security guy on the entrance to Cathedral.
Entrance was easy and worked as expected. I would recommend the agency and the tour to everyone.
Not as wonderful as the other cathedrals elsewhere.
The artwork in the rooms is simply exceptional. A visit is a must.
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We visited all the scheduled monuments and the audioguide was a great help.
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Short but sweet! A perfect way to efficiently cover the highlights of Florence Cathedral in under one hour.
Short but sweet! A perfect way to efficiently cover the highlights of Florence Cathedral in under one hour.
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Organization very good and punctual, the guide good for historical and artistic culture, nglish to be revised, i.e., not enough for native-speaking guests. For guests who speak " broken english" can go. Thank you
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It was a perfect amount of time to get a good history of the cathedral and the guide was very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions.
Friendly and knowledgeable guide who really made the experience worthwhile. It's also great to be able to skip the long lines and just get into the cathedral!
Excellent tour. Easy to find meeting place and no queuing which was great as there were hundreds of people waiting to get in. We'll worth the money as you learn things you would never know about if you weren't told. Didn't catch the lovely guides name but she was delightful and incredibly well informed. I would never now go to an attraction without pre-booking. Thank you!
Ticket etc was fine, the audio didn't work for some people so it was difficult for the guide She managed really well and was great.
Very knowledgeable tour guide. Be we learned so much in a short amount of time and then had as much time as we wanted to investigate on our own.
We visited the Florence Cathedral on Monday, October 7. Our guide was really very knowledgeable and explained very clearly the historical and cultural context of the city at all stages of construction. Pleasant and interesting visit. Unfortunately, we did not have a ticket for the bell tower, the dome and the Baptistery. Reason to return.
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Guide was excellent. Did take about 1 hour although listed as a 30 minute express. Late for our next stop as a result. Just be aware if you should decide to do this tour.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Large crowds, however. She should have had a flag for easy viewing. Also for a skip the line tour, we waited an awful lot.
The guides knowledge of the cathedrals history as well as that of Florence was very good and interesting. She made the visit worthwhile.
Well done! Easy booking process. Clear description and photo of the meeting place and especially the guide, who gave a good tour in clear English. Highly recommended!
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Easy ticket access, perfect instructions for meeting, brilliant guide, such amazing information and good length of time. Great value for money.
Finding the meeting point was seemless, skipping the line was great and the guide was nice.. glad I chose Headout during my trip in Italy
I wondered whether we would have to wait in line a little but not at all. We went straight through a side door with the guide who was fluent in English, very knowledgeable and pleasant. A quick but detailed guided tour. You are then left to roam freely. The Misericorda Museum is also included (without a guide) and well worth a visit. I highly recommend the whole experience as it saved waiting in long lines during the heatwave.
Easy to meet guide who was lovely. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Packed a lot into our half hour but did not feel at all rushed. Really nice lady. Only seven of us so easy to hear and felt private.
Easy ticketing and pin drop of meeting location was helpful. Truly a skip the line experience (no wait to enter Cathedral). Express tour was a great balance of detail and speed so that it satisfied the museum/history buffs and those less interested. Great explanation of the clock and stories around the Gates of Paradise, two paintings, de Medici crest on the floor, and artists competing to build the dome. Brought the construction alive!
We loved the tour . Our guide was knowledgeable, to the point and humorous . It was difficult to find the start of tour as no one was holding a flag and the tour operator was different!
Nice guide and good explanation. Waited 30 min to enter Duomo. Actually you can enter free of charge even faster. Duomo entrance is free, just 20 min queue.
The guide Andrea was great, she explained everything very well. On the way out we had to listen to the person who greeted us at the headout being very rude to Andrea, who didn't get upset, stayed calm and told him he didn't have to teach her her job.
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Our tour guide Giovanni Casoli was OUTSTANDING!! He was so knowledgeable and gave us an informative and thoughtful tour - such a caring professional. We did have trouble locating the meeting office - the link provided did not work - and when we called the number provided for assistance the woman we spoke with was rude and not helpful at all
Easy meeting point. Guide was enthusiastic and kept our children entertained also. :) The lines to enter were long. She was a bit hard to hear because of the choir practice but she tried her best to be loud enough.
Booking tickets online was very easy, and our guide was friendly and informative, the express tour was actually the perfect length for seeing the inside of the Duomo, I would gladly recommend this experience.
Very interesting the explanation of the guide, she explained the history of the cathedral in a very agile way and was always attentive that we had understood.
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It was super easy to buy tickets. Our guide was very knowledgeable. We had to queue for a while but the guide made the whole experience much better. Highly recommended.
Our Guide Patricia was very funny, could tell us many interesting facts about the Dome as well as about Florence and managed to get us early in line for a swift group entry. She took very well care about the group.
Stand out from the crowd and unravel the secrets of Florence’s historic center with an expert guide.
Stand out from the crowd and unravel the secrets of Florence’s historic center with an expert guide.
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Florence Cathedral
Pitti Palace, Palatine Gallery & Boboli Gardens
Florence Cathedral
Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens
Above all the ease of the application. In addition, as an art graduate, I was fascinated to be able to access the entire Santa Maria del Fiore complex.
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Simple and very effective. The choice of schedule permitted to benefit of a lovely golden hour over the Duomo of Firenze
What better experience to celebrate your child's 18th birthday in one of the most beautiful cities in the world? The same as where we were born! Florence seen from above is truly something spectacular.....not to mention the architecture and painting etc etc....whatever you want!!!! Speechless....anzi a....MERAVIGIOUS
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Great view over the whole of Florence. 🇮🇹❤️🍀 you shouldn't be afraid of heights. You stand on the balcony inside. Everything is very well secured, but it is high.
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The best thing, not having to wait in line to get in. The views are wonderful, but you have to be fit to climb so many steps ha ha.
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Lorenzo had great knowledge of the area and was extremely personable while also being professional. We appreciated explanations of the local plant life and history of the area. We had good recommendations for places to visit and future tours. The hiking tour in the hills were better than expected. Nice views of the valley and countryside and woodlands.
I liked it very much but I could not visit the cathedral because it seems that the two days I was there it was closed.
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It was a very simple experience. I down loaded the app after purchasing the tickets and then no queuing at ticket office just went to attractions and they scan my phone, simple, easy.
Me and my famiily were denied entry to the museum, bell tower and batistery wich where included in the ticket. Practically lost 75% of the "supposed" entries. Sad to say that can't recommend this app for this specific historical attatraction.
No problems at the entrance on the ticket was informed before the backpacks are not allowed sense so everything went flawlessly.
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Was able to get tickets at last minute due to my short timing schedule for being in Florence. The line to enter the church was extremely long and we would not have had time to get inside if not for the skip the line tickets I purchased. In order to make our bus back to Livorno, we had to miss the Bell tower climb which I would have liked to do. If you have the time, these tickets were perfect.
The campanine ticket cost me more than twice the original price on the official website. After this experience I will not use headout anymore. I'm sorry, because it seems like a nice application, but if you then steal money from customers like that, it's not good. It is okay that you put a small markup, 1-3€, but double NO. a ticket of €20 pay it €42!!!!!!
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Wonderful experience, a bit tiring however it is worth it A bit of a shame about the nets above the bell tower because they prevent the best view
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We were in a very busy period, so the reservation allowed us to visit several places with the good fortune of having almost no waiting. Watshap's delivery of information and documents was top-notch! We were able to take advantage of the audio guides.
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The dome was fascinating to see everything from the top and for you to make sure we were on time and everything went perfectly.
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The visit to the dome, the baptistery and the bell tower was great. But we could not enter the Cathedral because of the timetable, as no one told us that we could enter whenever we wanted, and because of an event, we could not enter the museum, which closed at 19h and that day it closed earlier. I think the tickets should have more information.
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Perfect for seeing the sights of Florence! Inexpensive. Very interesting access to the museum. I recommend this very practical pass!
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This cathedral is an amazing place, of great architectural significance. However, for reasons not pertinent here, we could not make the visit as had been scheduled.
It was a unique experience, we went up to the Dome, visited the Cathedral, climbed the bell tower, visited the museum and went to the Baptistery. Our experience started at 9 o'clock and ended at almost 6 o'clock
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The entire experience was amazing! With access to the Bell Tower, the museum and the cathedral, it's both a great value and a great experience. The view from the top of the tower was worth the price of admission!
I arrived with my tickets purchased on the app and they gave me preferential access without having to wait in the long line, they gave me my ticket immediately and I got in very quickly, excellent!!!!
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The purchase process was very easy and secure. The attraction experience was pleasant because the instructions were quite clear.
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We loved our visit to Pitti Palace and the Palatine gallery. We did not do any type of guided tour, but chose rather to experience everything on our own and move at our own pace. The palace and the gallery were not overly crowded, giving us the time and the quiet we needed to experience all of the incredible art and architecture that surrounded us. The Boboli Gardens were stunning. It was raining during our visit, but that did not at all affect our appreciation of the environment. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone.
I liked everything but the ticket was not for the bell tower and dome. With this ticket they said they could go to the kripta, museum and Baptistery. It was a good experience👍
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Well arranged to be able to visit so and so. What was nice is that by booking for Santa Reparata, I was able to see the Duomo immediately, without a long queue (you have to go through that to see the cathedral for free). The Battisterio was also beautiful, less easy to see due to works. But that was known in advance. Together with the museum it was a wonderful combo ticket. Due to bad knee unfortunately could not climb the dome and bell-tower.
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Join an intimate tour of Florence’s most iconic landmarks with VIP morning entry!
Join an intimate tour of Florence’s most iconic landmarks with VIP morning entry!
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Fast-track entry to the Duomo and Uffizi with expert insights into Renaissance art.
Fast-track entry to the Duomo and Uffizi with expert insights into Renaissance art.
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We've curated varied ticket and tours options for Duomo Florence, tailored to the diverse interests of its visitors. Here's a guide to help you select the perfect ticket.
Duration: Flexible
Dome access: Optional
Bell Tower access: Optional
Guide: No; optional audio guide
Why go for it?
Recommended tickets:
Duration: 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Dome access: Optional
Bell Tower access: Optional
Guide: Yes
Why go for it?
Recommended tickets:
Duration: 1.5 - 2.5 hours
Dome access: Optional
Bell Tower access: Optional
Guide: Yes
Why go for it?
Recommended tickets:
Duration: 4-5 hours (total)
Dome access: Optional
Bell Tower access: Optional
Guide: No; optional audio guide
Why go for it?
Recommended Tickets:
Most Duomo Florence tickets can be canceled 24-72 hours before the experience begins. However, check your ticket for details at the time of booking for up to date information.
Paolo Uccello's brilliant frescoes are known for their intricate portrayal of geometric patterns and scenes from the Old Testament, particularly the "Noah's Ark" fresco.
Note: On March 9, the Duomo Florence is only open from 12pm.
Closed: Cathedral: Sundays and Public Holidays. Museum: First Tuesday of each month.
Best time to visit: Between April and September. Visiting on a weekday (early morning or late afternoon) is also advised.
Detailed Florence Cathedral hoursThe Florence Duomo Mass schedule for those who would like to attend services:
Note: Entering the cathedral does not require registration and is free of cost.
Detailed Duomo Florence mass scheduleAddress: Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy.
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There are several ticket offices located near the different attractions, like the Bell Tower, Dome, Baptistery, and Duomo Museum. The entrances to these various attractions are located at the respective buildings.
How to enter Duomo Florence?There are a series of activities and projects undertaken by the management to make the cathedral more accessible to people with different kinds of need. They are listed below:
he dress code for Florence Cathedral (Duomo) encourages visitors to dress modestly, particularly when entering religious sites. Here are some pointers:
Remember that while there may not be a strict dress code for Piazza del Duomo itself, individual monuments within the square may have specific requirements.
More on Duomo Florence dress codeThere are are a few dining options available at a walking distance from the Cathedral:
Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, this iconic double dome stands 114 meters high and is the largest masonry vault in the world. Inside, you can see frescoes by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari.
About Florence CathedralThe Baptistery of St. John, adjacent to Florence Cathedral, is a historic religious building known for its iconic bronze doors and beautiful mosaics.
Book Baptistery of St John ticketsThe Crypt of Santa Reparata is the archaeological site beneath Florence Cathedral, revealing the remains of earlier structures and the original cathedral's foundations.
Book Church of Santa Reparata ticketsSpread across 28 rooms, the Duomo Museum is a must-visit for those who wish to learn about the history of the cathedral. View sculptures, tapestries, and stained-glass windows.
Book Duomo Museum ticketsLocated in the same Duomo complex is Giotto’s Campanile, also known as the Bell Tower. It stands tall at about 84 feet and offers panoramic views of the city.
Book Giotto Bell Tower ticketsThe terraces of the Duomo Florence Cathedral offer a unique perspective of the city. After climbing to the top, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Florence.
Book Duomo terraces tourFrom Botticelli to Raffael and Leonardo, Uffizi Gallery boasts of the finest Renaissance paintings. Find sculptures from the Middle Ages to the Modern era in this prestigious gallery in Florence.
Book Uffizi Gallery ticketsStep into Florence's renowned Accademia Gallery and spend some time marveling Michelangelo's David, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture. The gallery showcases a symphony of art, history, and craftsmanship in a breathtaking setting.
Visit Accademia GalleryThe Medici Chapel is a 16th-century chapel designed by Michelangelo and Medici family architects. The chapel is known for Michelangelo's famous statues of Night, Day, Dawn, and Dusk.
Visit Medici ChapelThe entrance to the Florence Cathedral is free. While the standard tickets to access other sub-attractions like the crypt, museum, and the baptistery start from €15, guided tours typically start at €18. of the cathedral. Prices may further vary based on additional features like access to special areas like the dome, bell tower, the terrace or even the other buildings that form a part of the Cathedral square.
To book tickets for the Florence Cathedral, you can do so online or at the venue. Online booking offers advantages such as choosing your preferred type of experience, selecting a specific date and time, avoiding long lines, and sometimes getting discounted prices. Additionally, it allows you to skip queues at the ticket office. Some tickets offer combined access to multiple sub-attractions like to Bell Tower, Dome climb, Museum.
The Cathedral can be accessed for free, but tickets are required to go up to the Dome, Museum, Bell Tower, Rooftop, Baptistery, Crypt of Santa Reparata and other landmarks within the Cathedral Complex or the Duomo square. Tickets also need to be purchased if you'd like to avail guided tours, which are highly recommended.
Booking online gives you benefits such as:
-Guaranteed entry: Entry is assured upon arrival, and you can enjoy a hassle-free visit
-Expert customer service: From the time of booking till the end of your visit, customer service professionals will assist you every step of the way
-Different ticket and tour options: Whether it is express, guided or combo tickets tours, there is something for everyone while visiting the Duomo Florence cathedral.
-Discounts & offers: By booking online, you can also avail of some of the best discounts and special offers not available at the ticket office.
Various ticket options are available for exploring the Florence Cathedral (Duomo). You can opt for a guided tour, skip-the-line entry tickets, private VIP tours, audio guide, combo tickets or even city tours. Prices and durations vary, allowing visitors to choose the type of experience that suits their preferences and interests. Online booking often provides convenience and flexibility, including free cancellation options for some tours.
Yes, guided tours are available for the Florence Cathedral (Duomo). These tours offer visitors a detailed exploration of the cathedral, providing insights into its history, architecture, and artistic treasures. Guided tours may include options to climb the Dome, visit the Bell Tower, explore the Baptistery, and access the cathedral's secret terraces. Additionally, some tours offer VIP experiences with exclusive access to certain areas. Here are some popular tours: Florence Cathedral Guided Tour with Optional Dome Climb, Florence Cathedral Express Guided Tour, Florence Cathedral VIP Guided Tour with Dome Climb and Secret Terrace Visit, Accademia Gallery, Florence Cathedral and Uffizi Gallery Skip-the-Line Tour, Florence City Centre and Cathedral Walking Tour
Children under the age of 7 can enter free. Students of all ages (Italian and foreign) are eligible to enter at a reduced fee on production of a valid student ID. Priests, and religious men and women are allowed free entry. People with disabilities along with their companions are also liable for free entry upon consideration. Licensed tour guides operating in Florence can also enter free, if they adhere to the prescribed guidelines. Tourist guides with an effective group can gain free entry to the Bell Tower, the Museum, the Baptistery and the Crypt of Santa Reparata upon request.
It depends on the Duomo Florence ticket you choose to book. While some tickets offer a full refund on canceling tickets up to 24-72 hours in advance, for others there may be no refund available on cancelation. Please check before you make your reservation.
Yes, guests can climb the Duomo dome if their ticket offers this inclusion.
Your Duomo Florence tickets are usually valid for the specific date and time selected at checkout. Do check the validity before booking.
Getting to the Duomo Cathedral in Florence is convenient with various transportation options. If you prefer public transit, buses (lines 6, 11, 17, 23, C2) and metro lines 1 and 3 are available, with the nearest stops being Piazza del Duomo and Duomo M1, M3. For those arriving by train, Santa Maria Novella is the closest station, served by Trenitalia Frecce, ATM, and Italo Treno. If you're driving, the cathedral is about 600 meters from Piazza del Duomo, and parking facilities like Park2Go Parcheggio Firenze are in close proximity.
While visiting the cathedral, visitors are required to dress modestly. Sleeveless tops, shorts, and mini-skirts are not allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered. Bonus tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes, as exploring the square involves walking on cobblestone streets.
It usually takes about 1-2 hours to visit the cathedral, climb the dome, and explore the museum. If you'd like to spend more time at these sites or visit more nearby attractions, opt for guided tours or combo tours.
Once you exit the Florence Cathedral (Duomo), re-entry is typically not allowed on the same ticket. If you wish to re-enter, you may need to purchase a new ticket or check if there are any provisions for multiple entries on the same ticket, which can vary based on ticket types and policies in place at the time of your visit. It's advisable to check with the ticket details or the staff at the time of your visit, for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
The wait time at the Florence Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) can vary depending on the time of day, season, and current visitor traffic. During peak tourist seasons, especially in the summer, the lines can be 1-2 hours long. It's recommended to arrive early in the day or consider purchasing skip-the-line tickets to minimize wait times. Additionally, visiting during non-peak hours may help reduce the time spent waiting.
Climbing the Duomo in Florence, specifically the dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, involves ascending a significant number of steps (463 to be exact). The climb can be physically demanding, and the narrow passages may not be suitable for those with mobility issues, heart conditions, or claustrophobia. However, many visitors find the effort rewarding, as reaching the top provides breathtaking panoramic views of Florence's cityscape. It's advisable to assess your own physical fitness and comfort with stairs before deciding to undertake the climb.
When pondering between conquering Brunelleschi's Dome (Duomo) and ascending Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile) in Florence, here's the scoop: The dome demands a reserved time slot, while the bell tower is more spontaneous. Both boast a similar stair count and height, and a single ticket covers both adventures. If you're short on time, check Duomo's office for open slots and tackle the Dome for a classic experience with delightful frescoes inside. No luck with time slots? Scale the bell tower for a different angle, enjoying a unique view of the majestic dome. Feeling ambitious? Why not go for the double climb for the ultimate Florence skyline extravaganza!