Florence Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour & Optional VIP Access
Overview
Immerse yourself in Florence's Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral with our multilingual guided tour. Explore its history and artistry with expert tour leaders, learning about its construction, symbolism, and significance.
Throughout, enjoy captivating stories in your language. From the dome's frescoes to the marble façade, experience every aspect of Santa Maria del Fiore.
Please note: this tour offers 2 options.
Option 1 – Skip the Line
This option includes a single departure at 1:45 PM, with meeting point at the Museum of Misericordia, and has a duration of approximately 1 hour. It includes Skip-the-Line access.
Option 2 – Standard Entry
This option does not include Skip-the-Line access. There are 4 daily departures, with meeting point at Piazza Duomo 6, in front of the Il Papiro shop.
What's Included
- English and Italian speaking Tour Leader
- Enjoy complimentary tastings of selected local specialties
- Multilingual Audio Content crafted by Art Historians
- Entry ticket for Misericordia Museum (if option selected)
- Duomo Cathedral Skip-The-Line ticket (if option selected)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Duomo
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Museo della Misericordia di Firenze
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- People with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No shorts or uncovered shoulders are allowed. You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Luggage or large bags are not allowed inside the museum.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- English and Italian speaking Tour Leader.
- Enjoy complimentary tastings of selected local specialties.
- Multilingual Audio Content crafted by Art Historians.
- Entry ticket for Misericordia Museum (if option selected).
- Duomo Cathedral Skip-The-Line ticket (if option selected).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Florence Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour & Optional VIP Access is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- People with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Florence Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour & Optional VIP Access will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- English and Italian speaking Tour Leader
- Enjoy complimentary tastings of selected local specialties
- Multilingual Audio Content crafted by Art Historians
- Entry ticket for Misericordia Museum (if option selected)
- Duomo Cathedral Skip-The-Line ticket (if option selected)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- People with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No shorts or uncovered shoulders are allowed. You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Luggage or large bags are not allowed inside the museum.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
