Florence Duomo Complex Private Guided Tour
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Duomo Square offers a breathtaking view, especially at sunset, when the sun’s rays illuminate the polychrome marble of the buildings in the city’s religious complex: the Baptistery, the Cathedral, and Giotto’s Bell Tower. With our certified guide, you’ll have the chance to admire the magnificent Byzantine mosaics on the vault inside the Baptistery, while outside you can see Lorenzo Ghiberti’s masterpiece, the east door of the Baptistery, commonly called the “Gate of Paradise.” The next step of your journey will reveal the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo. The final stop of the tour will be the Museum of the Opera del Duomo, where you can admire priceless works of artistic heritage. If you choose the corresponding option, you’ll have the chance to climb Giotto’s Bell Tower.
Inclusions
What's included
- Headsets if necessary
- Ticket to Baptistery, Museum, and Cathedral
- Private guide for 3 hours
- Pick up (on foot) from your accommodation if centrally located
What's not
- Drop-off at your accomodation
Itinerary
The Duomo square offers a breathtaking view, especially at sunset, when the sun's rays 'light up' the polychrome marble of the buildings that form the religious complex of the city: the Baptistery, the Cathedral and Giotto's Bell Tower. In fact the chromatic homogeneity (green, white and red) beautifully harmonizes a stylistic variety.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, located in Florence, is one of the most famous masterpieces of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Its construction began in 1296, designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, and was completed in 1436 with the majestic dome by Filippo Brunelleschi, a remarkable engineering innovation. Characterized by a façade of white, green, and pink marble, the cathedral is renowned for its impressive size and intricate decorative details. The Campanile of Giotto, next to the church, and the Baptistery of St. John, with the famous Gates of Paradise by Lorenzo Ghiberti, complete the magnificent complex. The interior, relatively sober compared to the exterior, houses artworks by artists such as Paolo Uccello and Donatello. The dome, with its famous frescoes of the Last Judgment by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari, dominates Florence's skyline and remains one of the most admired architectural wonders in the world.
The tour will take us to the museum of "Opera del Duomo" where you will admire up close works of high value from the artistic heritage of the religious complex; to be noted, along with others, "La Pietà" by Michelangelo. Please keep in mind that the Museum is closed on the first Tuesday of every month
With our Certified Guide you will have the opportunity to admire, inside, the stunning Byzantine mosaics of the vault while, outside, the masterpiece by Lorenzo Ghiberti, the east door of the Baptistery, commonly called 'the Gate of Paradise'. Please keep in mind that the Mosaics of the Baptistery are undergoing restoration
Giotto's Bell Tower in Florence is a stunning example of Gothic architecture, standing next to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Designed by Giotto di Bondone in 1334, it was completed in 1359 by Andrea Pisano and Francesco Talenti. The 84-meter-tall tower is decorated with white, green, and pink marble, harmonizing with the cathedral's façade. It features intricate geometric patterns, sculptural reliefs, and stunning statues, many of which are now preserved in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. Visitors can climb its 414 steps to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Florence, making it one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Visit Giotto's Bell Tower (if option is selected) Customers are kindly informed that Giotto’s Bell Tower will remain closed from November 10th to 14th.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early to ensure a smooth entry. We invite you to meet the guide, who will be wearing an identification badge, at Piazza del Duomo, 6, 50122 Firenze FI
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- ACCORD Italy Smart Tours & Experiences
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
How it compares in Florence
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 3255 experiences we list in Florence.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 294 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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