Florence Duomo Complex Guided Tour

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Itinerary

1. Admire the Cathedral from the outside, its facade and visit the interior. Enter the stunning Cathedral of Florence, also known as Santa Maria del Fiore, is a magnificent masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and a symbol of the city's cultural and artistic richness. Inside the Cathedral you will see: Paolo Uccello's clock, Paolo Uccello e Andrea del Castagno's frescoes, the equestrian statue of Niccolò da Tolentino by Andrea del Castagno, the equestrian statue of Giovanni Acuto by Paolo Acuto, Dante's frescoe by Domenico di Michelino, Dome frescoes from inside the Cathedral by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari.

   15 min

2. Admire Giotto's bell tower and Francesco Talenti's construction from outside. The bell tower is a 14th-century Gothic masterpiece by Giotto di Bondone, adorned with intricate marble and sculptures, offering stunning views of the city. In the 14th century, Talenti contributed to the cathedral's expansion, making the church the largest ever built in Europe in 1357.

   Passes by

3. Admire Arnolfo tower from outside. A historic tower adjacent to the Palazzo Vecchio, designed by Arnolfo di Cambio in the 14th century. Known for its medieval architecture and providing a glimpse into Florence's rich history.

   Passes by

4. Entrance to the Museum with a local and professional guide. One of the highlights is the room dedicated to the original Baptistery doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti, known as the Gates of Paradise. Inside the museum, you can admire: The first Cathedral facade, Michelangelo's deposition, bell tower statues, Brunelleschi machine's, original gates of the Baptistery.

   15 minAdmission included

5. View of the Baptistery of St. John from the outside and visit the interior. Discover the Florence Baptistery, with its gleaming bronze doors and sublime marble façade, stands as a timeless testament to the city's artistic brilliance, captivating visitors with centuries of history and divine craftsmanship.

   15 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Florence

• Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 3255 experiences we list in Florence.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 500 of 3255.
• 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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