Florence Duomo Complex Private Guided Tour
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Overview
Enjoy visiting the massive Cathedral to marvel at its stunning architecture, monumental dome, and impressive fresco by Giorgio Vasari.
Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà that he was making for his own tomb and learn the story about one of the greatest mistakes the genius ever made.
Visit the place where Michelangelo made his David and see where the David was originally supposed to be placed.
Take a look at the original Gates of Paradise - the marvel of Lorenzo Ghiberti.
See Donatello’s sculptures that once decorated Duomo and the Baptistery of Florence.
Enjoy looking at the golden mosaics of the Baptistery of St. John and learn how Florentines were baptized back in the days!
Tour at a glance
What's included
- 2-hour tour with a licensed tour guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Ghiberti pass (tickets to the Baptistery, the Duomo Museum, the Crypt of St. Reparata)
Not included
- Climbing the Dome is excluded as it requires a special pass
- Climbing Giotto's Bell Tower is excluded as it requires a special pass
Itinerary
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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.
15 min Admission free -
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.
15 min Admission included -
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.
30 min Admission free -
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.
45 min Admission included -
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.
15 min Admission included
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Wonderful experience. Irina was amazing with great insights and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour for family and or friends.
It was a wonderful experience and our tour guide, Irina, was absolutely one of the best. She spent a little extra time with us because we ended up running slightly late and told us so many wonderful and historic things that we didn't know before. The church is beautiful and the museum is amazing as well.
The wealth of knowledge the tour guide holds enriches the experience tremendously. Better than seeing on your own
Our guide, Irina, was outstanding. She covered the history of the Duomo and the church of St. Rapparata. She pointed many of the details in the paintings. frescos, floors, and construction we might have otherwise missed. We will recommend this tour to our friends.
We went on three tours with Irina and they were all excellent. The tour to the Duomo took us through the construction and various architectural aspects of the church. She uses her iPad to help illustrate some of the more difficult to visualise parts. This could be very dry, but Irina makes it entertaining throughout. We visited the Baptistry and the splendid museum. Irina’s commentary bringing all of it into focus. The other major benefit of booking with Irina is that she pre-books all the tickets and makes sure they’re available for you at the times you want and you never have to queue. To be highly recommended.
Irina was excellent! She was very informative, and answered all of our questions. Thank you so much!
Irina made the meet up process incredibly easy. The tour was wonderful. She was so warm, interesting, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.
Irina was above and beyond one of the best guides we had this week. So knowledgeable - great communication before and after the tour. A private tour with early entry was such a great treat and she made it even better.
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