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Florence Duomo Complex Private Guided Tour

5(42 reviews)Florence, Italy
2hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

Experience a 2-hour private tour of the Duomo Complex in Florence, which includes the Cathedral, Cathedral Square, the Baptistery of St. John, and the Opera del Duomo Museum. This tour covers significant historical monuments and their architectural features. It is suitable for those interested in art and history, particularly the works of Michelangelo and Donatello. The tour will feature the Cathedral's dome and fresco by Giorgio Vasari, Michelangelo’s Pietà, and the original Gates of Paradise by Lorenzo Ghiberti. It will also highlight the Baptistery’s golden mosaics and the historical context of Florentine baptisms. The tour is designed for small groups.

Itinerary

1

Piazza Del Duomo

We will start the tour in "Florentine Paradise" - the square between the Baptistery of St. John and Duomo. You will learn set intricate story of the creation of "Gates of Paradise" and an incredible competition that gave start to the Renaissance.

2

Battistero Di San Giovanni

Step into the oldest building in Florence and admire its marvellous Medieval mosaics. Hear the story on how Dante saved a baby and learn why people stopped washing themselves after the baptism.

3

Duomo

Enjoy your priority entrance to the Cathedral of Florence and learn the stories about its creation. Enjoy the detailed story of the construction of the biggest masonry dome in the world and learn why no one managed to surpass it.

4

Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo

Enjoy the recently restored Pietà by Michelangelo and take a look at the sculptures by Donatello. Admire the original Gates of Paradise and see the immense reconstruction of the Medieval façade of the Duomo.

5

Crypt of Santa Reparata

Get into the Crypt of St. Reparata and walk along the ruins of the original cathedral built in the 5th century. Take a look at the remains of the mosaic floor with Early Christian symbols on it.

What's included / not included

2-hour tour with a licensed tour guideHeadsets to hear the guide clearlyGhiberti pass (tickets to the Baptistery, the Duomo Museum, the Crypt of St. Reparata)
Climbing the Dome is excluded as it requires a special passClimbing Giotto's Bell Tower is excluded as it requires a special pass

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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