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Discover Florence Explore Italy's Second Largest Duomo + Ebook
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the Opera del Duomo complex in Florence on a 1-hour guided tour, with priority entry and an exclusive eBook to enrich your experience. Discover one of the greatest examples of Renaissance architecture, with access to the crypt, the Opera del Duomo Museum, Giotto's Campanile, and the Baptistery of St. John. Begin with an external introduction led by a specialized guide, who will share interesting facts about the history, art, and Brunelleschi's magnificent Dome. Learn about the details of the cathedral's facade, the treasures preserved in the museum, and the impressive mosaics of the baptistery. After the guided tour, take the time to explore each space at your own pace, climb the Campanile for incredible views of Florence, and admire masterpieces that have marked the history of art up close.
Inclusions
What's included
- 72-Hour Giotto Pass
- Ticket for the Crypt of Santa Reparata
- Multilingual guide
- Ebook guide
- Luggage storage
- Entrance ticket Giotto's Bell Tower.
- Access to Florence Cathedral
What's not
- Pick up from/to the Hotel
- Access to the dome
Itinerary
The Florence Duomo, officially known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, is one of Italy's most iconic architectural treasures and a symbol of the city of Florence. Built between the 13th and 15th centuries, the cathedral is renowned for its monumental dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, a landmark of Renaissance engineering. With its façade of white, green, and pink marble, the Duomo captivates visitors with its beauty and intricate details. The interior, though more austere, houses remarkable works of art, such as the frescoes of the dome painted by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari, depicting the Last Judgment. Climbing to the top of the dome offers spectacular panoramic views of Florence and its surroundings. The Duomo complex also includes the Baptistery of St. John, famous for its bronze doors, and Giotto’s Bell Tower, a Gothic masterpiece. Visiting the Duomo is an immersion into the history, art, and spirituality of the Renaissance.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please enter in the office in Via Martelli 33R
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- BARCELONA EXPLORER TOURS
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your complimentary eBook will be sent automatically once your reservation has been successfully confirmed.
How it compares in Florence
- Its from-price is 21% below the median of the 3255 experiences we list in Florence.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Florence
Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, gathers masterpieces of art and architecture into a compact city of stone streets beside the Arno.
The Duomo, with Brunelleschi's great red-brick dome, Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery's gilded doors, marks the centre of town. A few streets away, Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio face a loggia full of sculpture, and the Uffizi Gallery holds Botticelli, Leonardo and Raphael. Michelangelo's David stands in the Galleria dell'Accademia.
Top-ranked sights in Florence: Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi), Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore).
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