Duomo Complex & Accademia Gallery Tour with Cupola Entry Tickets, Florence

Explore Florence's soul! This exclusive tour combines the iconic Duomo complex - Baptistery, Cathedral, and museum - with a guided walk led by a local expert. Witness architectural marvels in Piazza del Duomo.

Then, delve into the artistic heart of Florence at the Academia Gallery. See Michelangelo's David up close, uncover its creation secrets, and admire other Renaissance masterpieces.

Inclusions & Exclusions

✔ Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Academia Gallery

✔ Entry ticket to the Cathedral (Duomo)

✔ Guided tour of St. John's Baptistery (interior)

✔ Entry ticket to St. John's Baptistery

✔ Entry ticket to Giotto's Bell Tower

✔ Official Certified Guide

✔ Pre-timed reserved tickets to climb Brunelleschi's Dome on your own

✔ Guided tour of Opera del Duomo Museum

✔ Radio system to hear the guide

✔ Guided tour of the Academia Gallery

✔ Entry ticket to Museo dell' Opera del Duomo

✔ Entry ticket to Santa Reparata

✖ Food and drinks

✖ Hotel pick-up and drop off

✖ Transportation to/from attractions

✖ Guided tour to Brunelleschi's Dome (Cupola)

✖ Guided tour to Florence Cathedral

✖ Guided tour to Giotto's Bell Tower

✖ Guided tour to Santa Reparata

Departure & Return

Departure: ,

Accademia Gallery Tour Meeting Point - Please be present in front of the Supermarket, Via Ricasoli, 57, 50121 Firenze FI, 15 minutes before the departure time.

The tour will operate at 09.00am, 10.00am, and 15.00pm according to the selected option.

Return: End right where it started.

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Itinerary

1

Galleria dell'Accademia Join a local expert for an unforgettable hour exploring the treasures of the Accademia Gallery. Delve into the story of Michelangelo's David, from its creation to its enduring legacy. Our guide will unveil hidden details and bring the Renaissance masterpiece to life. But David is just the beginning! Witness the captivating work of Giambologna and Ghirlandaio's solemn "St. Stephen." Learn the fascinating tale behind Michelangelo's unfinished "Slaves" and how they influenced his contemporaries. The tour culminates at the iconic Tribune, where you'll gain deep insights into David and Allori's "Coronation of the Virgin Mary." Finally, explore the Gipsoteca Bartolini, a treasure trove of plaster casts by renowned artists. This perfectly paced tour ensures you see the highlights without feeling rushed. Plus, you're free to revisit any favorites, like David, after the tour concludes.

Duration: 60 minutes

2

Piazza del Duomo Piazza del Duomo is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence. It is one of the most visited places in the world and in Florence is the most visited area of the city. From the point of the meeting, the guide will give an insight into the history of this marvelous piece of art standing right in front of you.

Duration: 15 minutes

3

Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo Initially, the guide will talk your way to the Museo dell' Opera del Duomo, which commits to the conservation of the dome and other artworks of great masterpieces of Michelangelo, Donatello, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Luca Della Robbia, Arnolfo di Cambio, and many others.

Duration: 30 minutes

4

Campanile di Giotto Afterward, as you walk through the Piazza, you'll catch glimpses of the red dome that was completed in 1436 by Filippo Brunelleschi and was once known as the largest building in Medieval Europe. After an interesting explanation of this showstopper, your next stop will be the showpieces of the Florentine Gothic architecture, Giotto's Bell Tower standing adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore

Duration: 15 minutes

5

Battistero Di San Giovanni Finally, you’ll enter through the “Gates of Paradise” to the Baptistery of Saint John which stands across from the Duomo Cathedral. You will be guided on the technical and artistic point of view of architecture before the tour concludes. The tour takes about an hour and a half, the perfect amount to see the highlights of Piazza Della Duomo.

Duration: 30 minutes

6

Cupola Del Brunelleschi Cupola which was designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi has tight corridors to climb your way up (and down). This is because the workmen who built the cathedral for maintenance were never thought of as being open to the public. On the dome's interior, you can admire Giorgio Vasari's frescoes of the Last Judgment (1572-9) up close with an interesting explanation of the frescoes on your way up to the top. Look down and on the base, just above the drum, you'll see that Baccio D'Angelo began adding a balcony in 1507 and how one of the eight sides was unfinished, and to this day the other seven sides remain rough brick! Once you climb to the top of the Cupola, you will be enchanted by the panoramic view of the Florence city in front of your eyes. After you visit the Cupola with your pre-reserved timed ticket, you have the chance to also visit the interior of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and Santa Reparata and to climb Giotto's Bell Tower at your own pace and time.

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• No elevators or pets allowed.

• "Skip-the-line" access for Accademia Gallery is guaranteed, even during peak season (except in the event of delays or strikes by the museum management).

• After the first validation, the ticket is valid for 72 hours: you can use it to visit locations listed on your own time (Giotto's Bell Tower and Santa Reparata).

• Appropriate clothing for a place of worship is required: access with bare legs and shoulders, and wearing sandals, hats, or sunglasses is not permitted. You may be refused entry to the Baptistery and Cathedral if you fail to comply with the cathedral's dress requirements.

• Suitcases, backpacks, parcels, containers, and large and medium-sized bags are not permitted inside the Dome(Cupola).

• Umbrellas, canes (when not used to assist walking), tripods for cameras, and film cameras are not permitted inside the Dome.

• Knives, scissors, and metal tools that could be dangerous for people and the exhibited works are not permitted inside the Dome.

• Please note that the guided tour does not include Brunelleschi's Dome(Cupola). You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 45 minutes after the Duomo Complex guided tour ends.

• Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of two guests to run.

• Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.

• There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

• The customers choosing the Accademia Gallery tour at 09.00am, join the Duomo Complex tour at 11.15am after attending Accademia Gallery tour.

• The customers choosing the Accademia Gallery tour at 09.00am, join the Duomo Complex tour at 15.00pm after attending Accademia Gallery tour.

• The customers choosing the Duomo Complex tour at 09.45am, join the Accademia Gallery tour at 15.00pm after attending Duomo Complex tour.

• The customers choosing the Accademia Gallery tour at 10.00am, join the Duomo Complex tour at 15.00pm after attending Accademia Gallery tour.

• The recommended duration for the visit to the Brunelleschi's Dome is approximately 45 - 60 minutes.

• The recommended duration for the visit to Giotto’s Bell Tower is approximately 45 minutes.

• The recommended duration for the visit to the Santa Reparata is approximately 30 minutes.

• Not recommended for participants physically not fit to climb steps, suffering from vertigo or claustrophobia.

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