2 hours
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Overview
Step into history at Florence’s Duomo Square on a tour that brings the city’s landmarks to life. Visit the cathedral, baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum while uncovering the stories behind their Renaissance art and architecture. Led by a guide, this experience offers an insightful introduction to one of Florence’s most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Star Europe Tours
Itinerary
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.
30 minutesMuseo 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.
30 minutesAdmission IncludedCampanile 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
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.
30 minutesAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Guided tour of St. John's Baptistery (interior)
- Entry ticket to the Cathedral
- Entry ticket to St. John's Baptistery
- Entry ticket to Giotto's Bell Tower
- Guided tour of Opera del Duomo Museum
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Entry ticket to Museo dell' Opera del Duomo
- Official certified guide
- Entry ticket to Santa Reparata
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- 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
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You do not need a ticket to visit the Cathedral; you can enter it at any time before or after this tour.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.