Opera del Duomo Museum (Museo dell'Opera del Duomo) Tours and Activities

Travel to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, Florence’s most iconic attraction, with this skip-the-line entrance ticket and tour. Follow your guide through the cathedral and up to the terraces for an exclusive close-up view of the dome. Explore passages closed to the public and get a magnificent look at the city skyline.

Explore Florence art and architecture on a tour that gets you skip-the-line access to the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. See Michelangelo’s ‘David’ in the uncrowded, morning hours, then get an in-depth tour of the Duomo, including the Duomo Museum, the Baptistry, and the Duomo Terraces, without waiting in line. This tour includes all entrance fees, and is limited to 15 people for a personalized experience.

Discover the secrets of the Duomo on a private tour with exclusive Bell Tower and Dome access. In addition to providing pick–up from the doorstep of your accommodation, your guide offers facts and stories often unheard by visitors. All admission tickets, entrance fees, and personal headsets are included for your convenience.

When you visit Florence you can't miss its Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, the 4-th biggest cathedral in Europe! The long history of its construction, the colours of marble and the many details for its decoration of the outside in comparison with the sobriety of its interior design. We will talk about world famous and less-known facts during our virtual tour. Get ready to see the biggest painted surface in the world: the Dome's frescoes. 3.600 square metres of paintings in front of you! How many people are painted there? Can we recognize any of them? Are there Medicis among them? We will answer all these questions. And that's not all. Can you imagine that the actual Gregorian calendar was introduced thanks to an astronomical instrument which is kept inside the cathedral? Do you want to know why the clock of the cathedral has 24 hours and what it shows? And also: how many people can stay inside the cathedral at the same time? The 2-nd part of the tour is dedicated to the Baptistery.

Right in the center of the Florence’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed city center, the Cathedral complex is a popular destination for tourists, known for its grandeur. Instead of joining the Duomo’s own daily tours and and getting lost in those large crowds, enjoy a more intimate experience on this private tour of the complex. Visit the Baptistery of St John, the Opera del Duomo Museum and more with your private tour guide – then come back later with your all-access ticket to see the rest.

Discover the history and secrets behind some of Renaissance Italy's most important monuments on a guided, 2-hour tour of the famous Duomo complex in Florence. Enjoy St. John’s Baptistery, the Santa Maria del Fiori Cathedral, and the new Opera del Duomo Museum, home to many masterpieces of devotional art. If you wish, finish with a climb to the top of the iconic Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower for captivating city views.

Florence’s cathedral is the city’s crown jewel and most iconic monument, but its sprawling size and long lines can be discouraging. With this VIP tour, zip past the crowds at the entrance and enjoy an in-depth look at this vast complex. Visit the duomo from its soaring dome to its ancient crypt, admire the view from Giotto’s bell tower, marvel at the richly decorated baptistery, and tour the renovated museum.

Engross yourself in all things Dan Brown and Dante in this guided Inferno-themed tour of Florence. Follow the tracks of Dan Brown's famous protagonist, Robert Langton, to the secret passages and the Salone dei Cinquecento, where you'll marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo, among others. Visit the apartments of Cosimo, see Dante Alighieri's death mask, step inside the Palazzo Vecchio, get a look at Dante's former home, and more.

Earn some of the best views in Florence with a exhilarating climb to the top of Giotto’s Bell Tower that stands tall beside the Duomo. A guide is with you every step of the way and back down on the ground, where you’ll get an up-close look at the famous baptistery doors and original treasures by Michelangelo, Ghiberti, and other masters inside the Opera del Duomo museums.

Focus on the historic Piazza del Duomo during this tour with a guide in central Florence. Many of Florence's treasures are contained within this small area, including Canonici's palace, Arcivescovile, Opera del Duomo Museum, Loggia del Bigallo, Florence's Baptistery, and others. As you explore the highlights, listen to your guide's in-depth commentary on the history and architecture of the area.

Enjoy a privileged access to the fascinating Opera del Duomo Museum, that hosts the largest concentration of Florentine monumental sculptures in the world: it includes medieval and Renaissance artworks by the leading artists of the era, over 750 works of art covering 720 years of history. You will get to admire the Michelangelo’s Pietà, and Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise! Before parting ways with your guide, receive the tickets to admire the world-famous Brunelleschi’s Dome, the entrance is set at 11am! Start climbing the 463 steps to the top of the dome, at your own pace. On your way up, observe the magnificent “Last Judgement” fresco by Giorgio Vasari that decorates the walls of the Cupola very closely. Once on top remain speechless while admiring the incomparable panoramic views over Florence... Don’t miss this opportunity, only a limited number of people per day can climb to the Dome! Use your 72-hour valid ticket to explore the other parts of the wonderful Duomo monumental complex!

Get a personalized introduction to Florence’s grandest monument on a private, skip-the-line tour of the Duomo complex. Avoid the long entrance line with a guaranteed ticket to climb Brunelleschi's famous dome that caps Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. Learn about the dome’s remarkable construction and see original art by Michelangelo and others at the Museum of the Opera del Duomo next door. Later, you can also climb the bell tower on your own for more panoramic views across the city.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour in Florence. With a guide in the lead, you'll have priority access and be able to skip the line at the local museums, which saves valuable vacation time. You can focus on the sights that interest you and your guide will tailor their commentary to your preferences. This tour includes access to a reserved spot at the top of the Duomo for panoramic views of Florence.

Save valuable vacation time with this tour of the Cathedral of Florence and the Cupola that include skip-the-line entry. Follow your guide on a carefully-curated itinerary that includes visits of the Opera del Duomo Museum, the Baptistery, and the Cathedral; all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You'll learn everything you want to know about the Duomo Square area through guided commentary, easily heard on included audio headsets.

Explore the crown jewel of Florence inside and out on this ultimate Duomo tour including a climb to the top of the cupola for magnificent views of the city and grand cathedral below. Learn the history of Brunelleschi's medieval feat of engineering, and admire the original baptistery "Doors of Paradise" and other Renaissance relics on a guided tour of the Opera del Duomo Museum.

Explore Florence Cathedral and see all monuments in Duomo Square. You’ll visit with your guide,  the Cathedral, the Baptistery, and the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (the Opera Museum), plus admire the exterior of Giotto’s Campanile (the bell tower).

Florence's remarkable Duomo is the city's most quintessential landmark. The monument, an impressive construction adorned with a white, pink, and green marble facade and elegant campanile (bell tower), dominates the city’s skyline. Filippo Brunelleschi's red-tiled cupola caps the building like a crown. Today, the cathedral holds the title of the 4th largest in the world (after St Peter’s in the Vatican, St Paul’s in London and the Milanese Duomo). Visit Duomo Florence and witness the skill, artistry, and achievements with your own eyes… But before you go, learn a bit more about the events that shaped it, brick by brick. Florentine cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore is a vast renaissance structure erected on the site of Santa Reparata church from the 7th century. In fact, you can still see its remains in the crypt.

Discover the history and secrets of the Duomo of Florence, otherwise known as the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, during this small-group guided tour. Visit the interior, the museum and the Baptistry of San Giovanni to see masterpieces by many Renaissance artists including Donatello and Michelangelo. Avoid long lines with pre-reserved entrance tickets and benefit from the guide’s informative commentary.

Follow your private guide in the restored "Opera del Duomo" Museum, a unique and spectacular setting where to admire the world's most important collection of medieval and Florentine Renaissance sculptures, together with masterpieces of art by the greatest artists.

You'll be speachless in front of Michelangelo's David and the stunning Duomo Square! David and the Duomo are the two symbols of Florence so no trip is complete without seeing them both. We will have express entrance at the Accademia and you'll be soon in front of David and the 'Prisoners', a group of captivating statues that Michelangelo started, but never completed. After a brief walk we'll be in the Duomo Square where you'll see the Duomo (external visit) - the largest church of Florence- its Belltower and the Baptistery. Our tour includes the visit of the Museo dell'Opera (Duomo Museum) where you'll see Michelangelo's Pietà and the famous 'Gate of Heaven', followed by the internal visit of the Baptistery. Lastly, you'll have the chance to relax with a coffee or a drink in one of the most panoramic terraces in the square, filling your eyes with eternal beauty! This tour will give you a deep understanding of the two must see places of Florence!

Climb up the Florence Dome is breath-taking experience, a must if you are in Florence! Admire the city from another point of view, learn the history of Duomo Complex led by an expert local guide with this private guided tour.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Experience Florence's Duomo Square, the city's most iconic landmark • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Cathedral, Baptistery, and the Opera del Duomo Museum • Benefit from a small-group walking tour around the Duomo Complex - An amazing guided tour of Florence' Duomo Square where you will be partnered with the best local guides in town to get to know all the secrets of several significant sites in detail.

All our tours are guaranteed for max 6 persons. Our goal is to make you enjoy all the artworks and make you discover all their curiosities, that’s why our visits are longer than the average of other agencies and are preceded or followed by a coffee or an aperitif together with us (included in the price) All our tour are customizable on demand without sacrificing high quality

Uncover the Renaissance area of Florence on full access to absolute experience. Skip the line to famous museums such as Museo dell' opera & Museo Della Misericordia, with a priority pass. And go with a reserved spot up the Duomo, and enjoy the view! A journey back in time to the Renaissance era is similar to a flight to Florence. Discover the Renaissance architectural gems and masterpieces on a private tour which gives you complete access to the entire complex and palaces of the Duomo. - Visit area squares & palaces - Enjoy a breathtaking view over Duomo square - Discover unique architectonic gems - Get full access to museums & the Duomo - Travel back in time to the Renaissance - Expert Guided Tour - Enter the museum near Palazzo Vecchio and discover everything about life in Florence during the year 1490 - See one of the most lively squares of the city and admire the elegant Renaissance Palazzo Bartolini-Salimbeni - Hear the story of one of the richest Florentine families