Florence Guided Small-Group Walking Tour of Duomo Complex with Tickets and Optional Giotto Bell Tower Climb
by Walks In Europe
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€138Overview
This small-group walking tour in Florence lasts about two hours and covers the Duomo Complex and several key city landmarks. The tour starts at Piazza del Duomo, where the guide introduces the Cathedral, Baptistery, Museum, and Giotto’s Bell Tower. You enter the Cathedral with pre-reserved tickets and learn about its architecture, including Brunelleschi’s Dome and the Baptistery’s bronze doors. The group then visits either the Duomo Museum or the Baptistery, depending on availability. The Museum houses original sculptures by Michelangelo and Donatello, while the Baptistery features golden mosaics and the famous “Gates of Paradise” doors. After this, the guide leads you through Florence’s historic streets to Piazza della Signoria, where you hear about Palazzo Vecchio and the Medici family’s influence. The tour continues with a walk past the Uffizi Gallery exterior, followed by a stop at Ponte Vecchio, the city’s oldest bridge, where you can enjoy views of the Arno River. An optional self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower is available with pre-reserved tickets; the climb has no lift and can be done at your own pace to see detailed sculptures and marble decorations, ending with panoramic views of Florence and Tuscany. Headsets are provided to hear the guide clearly throughout.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza Del Duomo
The tour begins at Piazza del Duomo where the guide introduces the Duomo Complex, including the Cathedral, Baptistery, Museum, and Giotto’s Bell Tower.
15 min
Florence Cathedral
Enter the Cathedral with pre-reserved tickets. The guide explains its history, architecture, and art, including Brunelleschi’s Dome and the Baptistery’s bronze doors.
15 min
Duomo Museum or Baptistery
Visit either the Duomo Museum, displaying original sculptures by Michelangelo and Donatello, or the Baptistery, known for its golden mosaics and the “Gates of Paradise” bronze doors, depending on availability.
15 min
Baptistery
At the Baptistery, admire the golden mosaics and learn about the bronze doors called the “Gates of Paradise.”
15 min
Piazza della Signoria
Walk through Florence’s medieval streets to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air display of Renaissance sculptures. The guide discusses Palazzo Vecchio and its role during the Medici era.
10 min
Uffizi Gallery (exterior)
Pass by the Uffizi Gallery and hear about the Medici family’s art patronage and the gallery’s architectural significance.
10 min
Ponte Vecchio
Finish the main tour at Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, where you can view the Arno River and the bridge’s historic shops.
10 min
Giotto’s Bell Tower climb (optional)
If selected, climb Giotto’s Bell Tower with pre-reserved tickets at your own pace. The Gothic tower features detailed sculptures and colorful marble. The climb has no lift and ends with panoramic views of Florence and Tuscany.
30 min
Meeting point
We meet in Piazza del Duomo, 41, directly across from the cafe of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
End point
End your tour at the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, lined with traditional goldsmith shops.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Florence Guided Small-Group Walking Tour of Duomo Complex with Tickets and Optional Giotto Bell Tower Climb
by Walks In Europe
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€138Overview
This small-group walking tour in Florence lasts about two hours and covers the Duomo Complex and several key city landmarks. The tour starts at Piazza del Duomo, where the guide introduces the Cathedral, Baptistery, Museum, and Giotto’s Bell Tower. You enter the Cathedral with pre-reserved tickets and learn about its architecture, including Brunelleschi’s Dome and the Baptistery’s bronze doors. The group then visits either the Duomo Museum or the Baptistery, depending on availability. The Museum houses original sculptures by Michelangelo and Donatello, while the Baptistery features golden mosaics and the famous “Gates of Paradise” doors. After this, the guide leads you through Florence’s historic streets to Piazza della Signoria, where you hear about Palazzo Vecchio and the Medici family’s influence. The tour continues with a walk past the Uffizi Gallery exterior, followed by a stop at Ponte Vecchio, the city’s oldest bridge, where you can enjoy views of the Arno River. An optional self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower is available with pre-reserved tickets; the climb has no lift and can be done at your own pace to see detailed sculptures and marble decorations, ending with panoramic views of Florence and Tuscany. Headsets are provided to hear the guide clearly throughout.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza Del Duomo
The tour begins at Piazza del Duomo where the guide introduces the Duomo Complex, including the Cathedral, Baptistery, Museum, and Giotto’s Bell Tower.
15 min
Florence Cathedral
Enter the Cathedral with pre-reserved tickets. The guide explains its history, architecture, and art, including Brunelleschi’s Dome and the Baptistery’s bronze doors.
15 min
Duomo Museum or Baptistery
Visit either the Duomo Museum, displaying original sculptures by Michelangelo and Donatello, or the Baptistery, known for its golden mosaics and the “Gates of Paradise” bronze doors, depending on availability.
15 min
Baptistery
At the Baptistery, admire the golden mosaics and learn about the bronze doors called the “Gates of Paradise.”
15 min
Piazza della Signoria
Walk through Florence’s medieval streets to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air display of Renaissance sculptures. The guide discusses Palazzo Vecchio and its role during the Medici era.
10 min
Uffizi Gallery (exterior)
Pass by the Uffizi Gallery and hear about the Medici family’s art patronage and the gallery’s architectural significance.
10 min
Ponte Vecchio
Finish the main tour at Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, where you can view the Arno River and the bridge’s historic shops.
10 min
Giotto’s Bell Tower climb (optional)
If selected, climb Giotto’s Bell Tower with pre-reserved tickets at your own pace. The Gothic tower features detailed sculptures and colorful marble. The climb has no lift and ends with panoramic views of Florence and Tuscany.
30 min
Meeting point
We meet in Piazza del Duomo, 41, directly across from the cafe of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
End point
End your tour at the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, lined with traditional goldsmith shops.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.