No trip to Florence would be complete without visiting the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, known affectionately as Il Duomo. Located in the heart of the city in Piazza del Duomo, it’s one of the most iconic and visited landmarks in the world, a symbol of Florence’s beauty and ambition.

Close your eyes for a moment… and imagine standing there, surrounded by centuries of history, art, and genius.

This immersive virtual tour with slides takes you inside the soul of Florence, exploring the magnificent cathedral that has inspired travelers for over 600 years. From the shimmering marble façade glowing in the Tuscan light to the vast interior of Santa Maria del Fiore, every detail reveals a story of faith, innovation, and Renaissance brilliance.

Guided by our expert local guide, you’ll uncover the dramatic building history of this one-of-a-kind church and discover the extraordinary vision behind its creation — including Giotto’s Bell Tower and the artistic treasures housed within one of the largest and most beautiful cathedrals in the world.

And then, you look up.

Brunelleschi’s Dome rises above you: bold, daring, once thought impossible to build. With no modern tools and no traditional scaffolding, this revolutionary masterpiece changed architecture forever and became the ultimate symbol of a city that believed in vision and innovation.

If Florence lives in your heart, this is a virtual journey you won’t want to miss.

Monday, March 16th, 2026

02.00 pm – 03.00 pm EDT (New York Time)

Check in your timezone here

Time zones examples:

• Rome Time: 07.00 pm
• London Time: 06.00 pm
• Los Angeles Time: 11.00 am

In case of bad weather, the virtual walking tour will be cancelled and rescheduled.

The tour will last approximately 1 hour. At the end of the tour you will be given the chance to interact and make questions just like a live tour. The tour takes place in English!

ℹ️ How much does the virtual tour cost?

Our virtual tours are tip-based and not free, they rely entirely on contributions from participants. This means we do not impose a fixed ticket price to join. Every participant is welcome to take part in the tour and decide how much to contribute based on their satisfaction and personal budget.

❗Please note❗: To ensure the sustainability of the project, we regularly monitor the donations received, based on participation in previous tours, and, if necessary, we may apply participation limits or suspend accounts.This is essential to maintain the quality of our tours, ensure fairness, and continue rewarding the valuable work of our guides. You can leave a tip here:

Can’t watch our virtual tour live due to the time zone or are you unable to join us live? Register at the virtual tour and we will send you the recording  hence you can watch it  in your own time! Recordings are also tip-based, as they support our cultural project and the work of our guides.

If you register for a tour but cannot attend live or watch the recording, we kindly ask you to unsubscribe before the tour begins. Otherwise, your registration will still be counted as participation.

How to Join:

The tour will be hosted on Zoom. To register, you are required to enter your full name (first and last name). After the registration, you will receive via email a personal link to access the virtual event. To protect your privacy, your camera will be disabled during the event.