Enjoy a walk in the city of beauty discovering the majestic Duomo with its Dome built by Brunelleschi and discover with your guide step by step all the phases of its creation.

When it was built, Santa Maria del Fiore was the largest existing basilica with its 153 meters long and still today it impresses visitors with its majesty.

Giotto’s tower is the Cathedral Bell Tower and its construction is contemporary to the one of the church.

Visit to the Baptistery of Saint John, with its precious mosaics, and the Museum of the Cathedral preserving the original "Gate of Paradise" made by Ghiberti and one of the most touching Michelangelo's Pietá!

Then climb the famous Brunelleschi's Dome, not only a symbol of beauty, but also a magnificent sample of ingenuity and technical expertise.

We have designed this experience to allow participants to admire all these works representing the timeless beauty and ingenuity of Florentine art.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Dome Climb (If Dome Option is selected)
✔  Skip the line tickets to Opera del Duomo Museum, Santa Maria del Fiore (Cathedral) and Baptistery.
✔  Private Tour with Professional Guide
✔  Meet and Greet your guide at your Accommodation ( if centrally located)
✖  Transportation
✖  Food And Drinks
✖  Dome Climb Dome Climb (If Dome Option is NOT selected)
Departure & Return
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Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
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Piazza del Duomo Piazza del Duomo in Florence features the spectacular Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Campanile, and the Baptistery of St. John, embodying Florence's Renaissance spirit.

Duration:  15 minutes

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Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore The main symbol of Florence is its impressive and imposing Duomo, named Santa Maria del Fiore. Famously designed by Brunelleschi six hundred years ago, it is still the third largest in the world! The outer colours and facade strongly follow the local traditions in Florence, holding the medieval rivalry again Siena within its design. Having a guided tour lets you understand the history full facade as well as the beautiful frescoed ceiling that is waiting for you inside.

Duration:  60 minutes

3
Crypt of Santa Reparata Santa Reparata was an ancient church in Florence, located underneath the current Florence Cathedral, the Duomo. It served as the city's cathedral until the 14th century when it was replaced by the present structure. Visitors can explore its remnants, which offer a unique glimpse into early Christian architecture and the deep historical layers of Florence.

Duration:  20 minutes

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Battistero Di San Giovanni Characterized by the white Carrara and green Prato marble, it is one of the most ancient churches in Florence and gently marks the square of the city Cathedral. Its fascinating past, combining faith, history and art, has given scholars much food for thought with regard to its meaning and connection to the Renaissance era.

Duration:  40 minutes

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Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Florence houses an unparalleled collection of artworks created for the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of San Giovanni. Featuring masterpieces by Michelangelo, Donatello, and Ghiberti, including the original Gates of Paradise, the museum offers a deep dive into the artistic achievements that define Florence's Renaissance.

Duration:  30 minutes

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Cupola Del Brunelleschi ONLY IF THE DOME OPTION IS SELECTED. Brunelleschi's Dome, crowning the Florence Cathedral, is an iconic symbol of Renaissance innovation. Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and completed in 1436, this architectural marvel showcases the era's engineering prowess and remains an enduring testament to human creativity and determination.

Duration:  60 minutes

Additional info
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•  Not recommended for pregnant travelers
•  Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•  Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
•   Please remember to bring all of your IDs. A double check will be done by the Duomo's staff. If names on tickets and those on the IDs won't match, access will not be allowed
•  Appropriate clothing is highly recommended. Please be aware that access to holy sites requires a strict dress code. Shoulders and knees have to be properly covered.
•  Visitors accessing the monuments, before entering, must MANDATORY leave inside the Luggage Storage suitcases, backpacks, parcels, containers large and medium-sized bags and other types of objects. Visitors who present themselves at the entrance with objects prohibited by the regulation will not be able to enter
•  Visitors are required to climb 463 steps ( if Dome option selected). No lifts (elevators) are available.
•  The climb is not recommended for people suffering from heart problems, vertigo, claustrophobia and for pregnant women
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