Guided tour of the Duomo Cathedral in Florence

When you think about a trip to Florence, the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Dome of Florence) is something you can't miss. Almost 2 million visitors each year come to visit Florence's largest church, the second largest in Italy after San Pietro in Rome, and the fourth largest in the world.

A tour of Santa Maria del Fiore is among the best things to do in Florence.
Getting to the Florence dome is very easy, you are just a ten minute walk from the main train station, Firenze SMN. The stunning cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is located in the heart of Florence. The entire area is pedestrian-friendly and you can reach the meeting point easily and calmly. Santa Maria del Fiore is one of the most visited places in Europe and definitely a must-see during your stay in Florence.

Santa Maria del Fiore: a brief history
The initial process of building the church dates back to the late Middle Ages. The architect and urban planner Arnolfo Di Cambio began designing it in 1296. After him, many others, such as Giotto, Francesco Talenti and Giovanni di Lapo Ghini, continued the project. Then, everything was finished during the Renaissance, in 1434, when Filippo Brunelleschi completed the stunning dome, called "il cupolone" by the Florentines.

Why is a guided tour of the Florence dome so important?
By choosing this Guided Tour of the Duomo Cathedral, you are saving money and time to make the most of this experience. The complete tour of Santa Maria del Fiore is among the first things to do in Florence. But if you want to make the most of it, you need to visit the cathedral. When you walk to the square you will find this precious monumental area. There, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of Saint John and the Museum of the Opera del Duomo await you with the magical atmosphere of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. The construction of the cathedral began in the 13th century thanks to Arnolfo di Cambio and was later completed with the magnificent Dome made by Filippo Brunelleschi. It's a huge, massive building and you'll love it. With this tour, you will have the chance to enjoy a 1-hour guided tour of the cathedral - only the cathedral will be explored on this tour, where our guide will introduce you to the area and show you the main works of art still preserved inside the dome.