Florence Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour from Siena

When you are thinking about a trip to Florence, Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral (Florence dome) is something you are not allowed to miss. Almost 2 billion visitors each year come to visit the biggest church in Florence, the second biggest in Italy after San Pietro in Rome and the fourth worldwide.

A visit to Santa Maria del Fiore is one of the best things to do in Florence. Getting to the dome of Florence is really easy, just a ten minute walk from Florence's main train station, SMN. The beautiful cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is located in the heart of Florence. The whole area is pedestrianised and can be reached easily and quietly. 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 construction process of the church dates back to the late Middle Ages. The architect and town planner Arnolfo Di Cambio began planning it in 1296. After him, many others, such as Giotto, Francesco Talenti and Giovanni di Lapo Ghini, continued the enterprise. Then it was all finished during the Renaissance, in 1434, when Filippo Brunelleschi completed the impressive dome, called ‘il cupolone’ by the Florentines.

Why is a guided tour of the Florence duomo is so important?

By choosing this guided tour of the Duomo, you will save time and money and get the most out of the experience. The full tour of Santa Maria del Fiore is one of the first things to do in Florence. But if you want to get the most out of it, you have to visit the cathedral. Walking through the square you will find this beautiful monumental area. There, Giotto's Campanile, the Baptistery of San Giovanni and the Museo dell'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 ended later with the magnificent dome by Filippo Brunelleschi. It is a huge and massive construction and you will love it. With this tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Cathedral, which can only be explored with this tour, where our guide will introduce you to the area and show you the works of art that are still preserved inside the dome.