Florence Cathedral Guided Tour

Name: Florence Cathedral Guided Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 31.46 USD
Rating: 7.3 (1131 reviews)

We couldn't have been luckier with our guide, Merichel. She explained the cathedral fantastically. We loved everything s...

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Fall in love with one of the jewels of the Italian Renaissance with this fantastic guided tour of Florence Cathedral. You'll learn all about one of the country's most famous cathedrals as well as being able to visit the Misericordia Museum.

Details

Duration

1 hour.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Skip the line entrance to the Florence Cathedral
Entrance to the Museo della Misericordia

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Museo della Misericordia

Reviews of our customers

7.3

Very good 14,168 Travelers·1,131 reviews

April 11, 2026
Amaia Rosón
Getxo, Spain
We couldn't have been luckier with our guide, Merichel. She explained the cathedral fantastically. We loved everything she told us and the way she tol...
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October 8, 2026
María Alejandra Rico
Rafaela, Argentina
It was a good but basic explanation… the guide was very helpful with questions during the tour.
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October 5, 2026
Rosa Maria
Madrid, Spain
Our guide Mercedes was fantastic; since we were a small group of only six, it was very comfortable. She explained many interesting facts and made it v...
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September 30, 2026
David Velasquez
Bogotá, Colombia
Great! The guide had a good attitude; headphones are required.
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September 30, 2026
Linda Mercedes Herrera Fuentes
Mexico
Excellent!! Very good, Francisca
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September 29, 2026
Larissa
Porto Alegre, Brazil
It was excellent; the guide was very knowledgeable, and many of the relevant historical facts we learned were only possible thanks to her. Another plu...
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September 21, 2026
Carmen Perez De Nanclares
Spain
Simple
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September 12, 2026
Andrea
Mexico
The explanation was very thorough. It was a very quick visit, but it allowed us to skip the lines.
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September 12, 2026
Sergio
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Manuel explained the construction of the Basilica to us in detail. I recommend this tour.
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Ana
Málaga, Spain
Very average, 20 minutes of explanation without going into much detail…
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At the scheduled time, we'll meet in front of the Museo della Misericordia. From this point, we'll have priority access to the interior of the Florence Cathedral, one of the most important in the world and a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. Did you know that it is protected as a World Heritage Site?

Once inside, we'll discover together the origin of this cathedral, erected in honour of Santa Maria del Fiore, patron saint of the city of Florence. We'll go back to its beginnings as a small church in the 7th century, up to the moment when it became one of the largest Cathedrals in the world.

We'll continue the visit, learning all the secrets of the architecture of the place and the works of art that fill its interior. And of course, we'll look at the details of Brunelleschi's impressive dome, which dominates the whole city. What techniques were used for its construction and what materials were used?

Finally, we'll admire the details of the wonderful fresco by Vasari and Zuccaro depicting the Last Judgement. Did you know that it is the largest surface decorated with this painting technique? Really impressive!

Misericordia Museum

This activity also includes a ticket for the Misericordia Museum, which you can visit in your own time after the Cathedral tour. The exhibition space here houses a large collection of pieces related to Florentine history.

From April 1 to October 31, 2025, this museum, located in Piazza del Duomo, is open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Please note that it will be closed on Sundays, June 24 and August 15.

Important Info

You'll need to go through a security check to get into the cathedral. During busy times, the wait can take anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes.

Tickets to the Cathedral

If you prefer to visit the Florence Cathedral at your own pace, we recommend booking your tickets to the Florence Cathedral, which include access to the Baptistery, the Dome, the Campanile, and the Museum.