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.
With our Certified and private guide you will have the opportunity to admire, inside the Baptistery, 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'.
The second stage of your journey to discover the places of faith in Florence present in the square will reveal to you the towering and majestic cathedral, the Duomo, S. Maria del Fiore.
The final destination of 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.
If you select the corresponding option, you'll also have the chance to visit Brunelleschi's masterpiece: the Dome
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Ticket to Brunelleschi's Dome (if option is selected)
✔ Headsets
✔ Ticket to Baptistery, Museum, and Cathedral
✔ Private guide for 3 hours
✔ Pick up (by foot) from your hotel if centrally located
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Ticket to the Brunelleschi's Dome (if option wasn't selected)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Piazza San Giovanni 1, Old Gate of the Orphanage of Bigallo
Itinerary
1
Piazza del Duomo
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Enter inside the cathedral and visit
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo
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
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Battistero Di San Giovanni
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
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Cupola Del Brunelleschi
Visit Brunelleschi's Dome with your guide (if option is selected)
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• Please keep in mind that the mosaics of the Baptistery are under restoration
• The Opera Museum is closed on the first Tuesday of the month
• Opera Museum is closed on 14 January due to maintenance reasons
