

Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni)
3,093 Reviews
Situated just west of the Duomo Cathedral, the Florence Baptistery of St. John (Battistero di San Giovanni) is one of the oldest structures in Florence. Its iconic octagonal structure dates back to ancient Rome, while its 16th-century bronze doors—sculpted by Lorenzo Ghiberti—were dubbed the Gates of Paradise by Michelangelo himself.
Piazza San Giovanni, Florence, 50125
Tours and tickets to Experience Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni)
When are you traveling?
Popular
Search experiences that may have limited interaction with crowds.
Search experiences with increased health and safety practices.
These experiences are highly rated by travelers and have met our top quality standards.
Search tours and activities you can do from home.
You are viewing Virtual Experiences in Florence. See more Virtual Experiences around the globe. 🌎
Price
Duration
Time of Day
RatingClear
Specials

WorkART-Tour More art less calories ...
Have you ever imagined walking in the middle of a splendid city, a UNESCO heritage site, while listening to the anecdotes of the greatest in history: Michelangelo, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, and then stopping in front of their works to do some fitness , Yes !! .. Physical training right in front of these world wonders.
In this tour we offer you a cultural walk, through monuments, squares and places that have made the history of this enchanting city, combined with a "Workout stop" led by an expert Personal Trainer who will follow you in the execution of each exercise, putting in movement every part of the body in a Total Body Workout. This tour has been designed for all those who want to know the unmissable attractions of wonderful Florence by adding a little physical movement and fun.
…More
From
$49.13
From
$49.13
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

La Spezia Shore Excursion : Pisa and Florence Private Tour
When your cruise ship docks in La Spezia, benefit from a private full-day shore excursion to Pisa and Florence to see each city’s top sights and the lovely Tuscan countryside. Snap photos at the Piazza dei Miracoli where the Leaning Tower of Pisa is located, and take in Florence attractions including the Duomo, Piazzale Michelangelo, and Ponte Vecchio. Transportation is provided by comfortable minivan with an informative driver-guide.
…More
From
$1,289.73
per group
From
$1,289.73
per group

Private Family tour - a great experience
This tour is thought for small families which are interested to discover the particular history of the Medieval and Renaissance city, called Florence!
Our guide is an expert cerficated guide with special skills for kids and teens and she/he will bring our special kit for kids made for the range from 5/6 years old until 10/11. Our guide will also bring our special Bluetooth headsets for a comfortable listening and in order to keep the right distances following the regulations for Covid-19.
…More
From
$282.51
per group
From
$282.51
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private All-inclusive Florence Wonders Walking Tour with Uffizi Gallery
Live an unforgettable visit experience led by a professional local guide, to discover the most important sights of Florence and the incredible works of art kept inside the world-famous Uffizi Gallery!
…More
From
$154.77
Price varies by group size
From
$154.77
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Walking Tour with Skip the Line and Guided Tour of Uffizi Gallery
Explore the history and architecture of the city of Florence with this half-day guided walking tour that includes skip-the-line entry to the Uffizi art gallery. See the Palazzo Vecchio, Repubblica Square, and the Florence Cathedral and more before passing the long line at the museum and taking in great works of art created during the Italian Renaissance.
…More
From
$73.04
From
$73.04
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Florence City Center and Uffizi Gallery Private Tour
Located in the very heart of Tuscany, in a basin crossed by the Arno River, the magnificent City of Florence stands as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, filled with historical relics and artistic masterpieces by the greatest masters of Humanism and the Renaissance. This city tour highlights key Renaissance sites and masterpieces, starting with the religious center of the city where you'll admire the Duomo and its impressive Dome designed by Brunelleschi, and the Baptistery of Saint John, one of the oldest buildings in Florence. From the religious center you will walk to the political center, and enjoy a pleasant stroll through Piazza della Signoria, surrounded by its ancient buildings and the Loggia dei Lanzi. From there, you'll cross the famous Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge on the Arno River. As a final pendant to this itinerary, you’ll visit the impressive Uffizi Gallery, one of the largest museums in the Western world, holding over 3,000 works of notable art.
…More
From
$245.66
Price varies by group size
From
$245.66
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Guided walk Private walking tour of the main monuments (external only)
An orientation walk lasting 2 hours in the historic center to recognize the main monuments and museums. The Guide provides a map of the city and the timetables and prices of the individual monuments to make your stay in Florence easier.
The Guided Walk includes the Medici Quarter with a visit to the exterior of: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the Medici Parish (the Basilica of San Lorenzo) and the area of the colorful Central Market.
Walking tour of the religious center of the city: the monumental Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery of San Giovanni.
Walk in the political center of the city with Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria, an open-air museum with the monumental sculptures David, Perseus and the Rape of the Sabines.
Crossing the courtyard of the Uffizi we arrive at the characteristic Ponte Vecchio, a strategic place to reach the Oltrarno or to travel along the riversides.
…More
From
$171.96
per group
From
$171.96
per group

Florence Duomo Complex Guided tour
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.
…More
From
$72.47
From
$72.47
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Treasure Hunt Walking Tour in Florence
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Learn about the Renaissance and the local history
• Take a family orientated guided tour
• Enjoy a taste of traditional Italian ice-cream
-
Florence is a city with history, lots of secrets waiting to be discovered. This tour is perfect for families with kids, a time for a solid bond with the children on your way to hunt treasure by solving riddles, puzzles and we will also reward you with great time and lasting memories. Let us show Florence from different angles and with a language suitable for children than any other activity.
This tour is for children age 3 to 14 years. It will be possible to see most of the masterpieces in Florence but with a language suitable for children.
…More
From
$57.05
From
$57.05
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Fast-Track Duomo Complex Monuments Tickets in Florence
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.
…More
From
$136.85
From
$136.85
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Tour: Highlights of Florence including Michelangelo's David
Discover the artistic and architectural treasures of Florence on a private tour led by local art historian guide. Learn the fascinating history behind the birthplace of the Renaissance as you explore highlights like the Duomo complex, Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio, and see one of the world's most famous works of art up close with a viewing of Michelangelo's ‘David’ at the Academia Gallery. Price is per group, based on a maximum of 15 adults. Admission fees not included.
…More
From
$270.23
per group
From
$270.23
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Full Day Excursion to Florence by Train
Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance is visited by millions wanting to see Michelangelo's Davis, Boticelli's Birth of Venus or Brunoleschi's Dome. Visitors are pleasantly surprised that most sightseeing is done on foot, with short distances and more and more of the city center being now closed to traffic.
A super fast comfortable train takes only 90 minutes to reach Florence city center, and makes the day trip from Rome to Florence and visit of city top attractions with a private local guide, a very popular choice today.
…More
From
$466.76
per group
From
$466.76
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Walking across the best of Florence: art, architecture and a sweet pause
All the best of Florence, within a short and pleasant walk, with even the time for a sweet break. This exclusive tour will touch all the landmarks which make Florence recognizable all around the world: the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its majestic dome, the Tower of Giotto, Palazzo Vecchio and the "Loggia dei Lanzi". At the end, without being stuck in a queue, you will enjoy a private guided visit of one of the most famous art museums in the world: the Uffizi Gallery.
An espresso or a cappuccino, match with traditional "Cantuccini", will give you a tasty boost halfway.
…More
From
$281.89
Price varies by group size
From
$281.89
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Top Sights of Florence: 1 or 2 Day Private Guided Tour
Florence could take weeks to explore, but you’ll cover the top sights in only two days during consecutive guided visits. Tours are fully private, so you’ll be guaranteed personalized attention from your guide. Tick off landmarks like the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio, and explore winding, antique-filled backstreets. Tours include skip-the-line entrance to the Accademia—home to Michelangelo’s David—and the Uffizi Gallery.
…More
From
$614.16
per group
From
$614.16
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Wonderful Florence Private Walking Tour Including Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo's David
Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private walking tour of Florence. Entrance to the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery are included, which sets this walking tour apart from other typical Florentine tours. Skip-the-line entry to both galleries is included, which allows you to save valuable vacation time.
…More
From
$343.93
per group
From
$343.93
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Tour: Treasures of Florence Half-Day Walking Tour
Discover the most important monuments and public spaces of Florence on a private, 3-hour walking tour. Learn about the city’s illustrious history from a local guide as you stroll through the winding medieval streets, stopping to admire landmarks like the iconic Duomo and bell tower, Piazza della Repubblica, the Ufizzi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Finally, walk in the footsteps of the powerful Medici family that once ruled the city as you make your way across the River Arno to the magnificent Palazzo Pitti.
…More
From
$230.64
per group
From
$230.64
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Florence City Walking Tour - TOP 10 Highlights
See Florence’s major landmarks in just a few hours on this introductory walking tour of the city. Find your guide at a centrally located meeting point and set off; depending on the group size, headsets are provided so you can hear your guide’s every word. You’ll visit the Ponte Vecchio and Santa Croce Basilica, the courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo, crowned by Brunelleschi’s Dome. As you go, learn all about the city’s ancient origins and discover the stories behind the masterpieces.
…More
From
$3.68
From
$3.68

Florence Walking Tour with Uffizi Gallery Entrance Ticket
Florence is a city of timeless beauty packed with extraordinary artistic treasures at every corner. Your guide will meet you directly at your accommodation and from there you will embark on a pleasant stroll through the city’s major sights, such as Piazza della Signoria, a beautiful open air museum guarded by Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi with its incredible collection of marble statues, and Ponte Vecchio, the city’s iconic bridge lined with goldsmith shops. You will then explore the medieval district to admire the stunning Piazza del Duomo, home to artistic masterpieces like the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with the stunning cupola realized by Brunelleschi, the Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower. The tour will take you also to the Uffizi, where your guide will show you the greatest masterpieces displayed in its galleries, such as Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Caravaggio’s Medusa.
…More
From
$230.92
Price varies by group size
From
$230.92
Price varies by group size

Private All-inclusive Florence Wonders Walking Tour with Accademia Gallery
Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of Florence. Visit the Accademia Gallery with a dedicated guide, where you'll take in world-famous sculptures and paintings. Then tour the Duomo, Mercato del Porcellino, and other top sights.Traveling with a private guide means you'll get commentary tailored to your interests and the ability to explore at your own pace.
…More
From
$158.45
Price varies by group size
From
$158.45
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Tour: 2 Hours Florence Walking Tour
Discover the rich artistic legacy and hidden gems of Florence on a private, 2.5-hour walking tour. Feel transported back in time wandering through well-preserved medieval streets and charming piazzas, while an art historian guide shares tales from the city’s illustrious past and points out details many visitors miss. See highlights of the historic city center including the Duomo, St John’s Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and the artisan quarter of Oltrarno.
…More
From
$119.59
Price varies by group size
From
$119.59
Price varies by group size

Romaround Private Florence Tour
This private walking tour will make you discover the most beautiful sites of Florence. It is the perfect introduction to the city for the first time traveller and for anyone who wants to make sure they will not be missing out on anything noteworthy.
A friendly and knowledgeable guide will make you discover famous landmarks and hidden gems. Your private guide will be happy to tailor the visit to suit your needs, so you can spend more time on what interests you more and skip the rest.
…More
From
$191.35
Price varies by group size
From
$191.35
Price varies by group size

Private Florence City Tour from Tuscany
Here, in Best Rome Driver, we found the best way to show you in a high quality tour the most remarkable attractions of Florence in our luxurious Mercedes Benz Minivans!
From the very first moment we meet you, you will feel the professionalism of our English speaking drivers; who have year of experience and will take special care of you at all times! They are also very knowledgeable about Italy, therefore although they are not certified guides, you will get the feeling as they were, as they will always be ready to answer all your doubts!
In addition, it's also good to highlight we are always open to customize our tour according to your preferences, we know for sure this is an added value you will appreciate for making your Florence tour a super special one!
…More
From
$384.73
Price varies by group size
From
$384.73
Price varies by group size

Accademia and Duomo Square private tour
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!
…More
From
$233.38
per group
From
$233.38
per group

Half-Day Private Guided Walking Tour of Florence
Florence is a city of timeless beauty packed with extraordinary artistic treasures at every corner.
Your guide will meet you directly at your accommodation and from there you will embark on a pleasant stroll through the city’s major sights, such as Piazza della Signoria, a beautiful open air museum guarded by Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi with its incredible collection of marble statues, and Ponte Vecchio, the city’s iconic bridge lined with goldsmith shops. You will then explore the medieval district to admire the stunning Piazza del Duomo, home to artistic masterpieces like the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with the stunning cupola realized by Brunelleschi, the Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower. The tour will take you also to shopping-mecca Via de’ Cerretani.
…More
From
$181.79
Price varies by group size
From
$181.79
Price varies by group size
FAQ’s
Should I book Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni) tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni) can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 110 Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni) tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni) 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni) costs USD 343.93. Guided Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni) tours start around USD 343.93 per person. See all 110 Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni) tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni)?
The best ways to experience Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni) are:
- WorkART-Tour More art less calories ...
- La Spezia Shore Excursion : Pisa and Florence Private Tour
- Private Family tour - a great experience
- Private All-inclusive Florence Wonders Walking Tour with Uffizi Gallery
Things to do near Florence
- Things to do in Tuscany
- Things to do in Chianti
- Things to do in San Gimignano
- Things to do in Siena
- Things to do in Pisa
- Things to do in Livorno
- Things to do in Bologna
- Things to do in Modena
- Things to do in Ravenna
- Things to do in Perugia
- Things to do in Genoa
- Things to do in Venice
- Things to do in Rome
- Things to do in Emilia-Romagna
- Things to do in Umbria