Florence Duomo Complex and Wine Tasting Tour with Cupola Tickets
Immerse yourself in the heart of Florence with this Duomo complex and wine tasting tour! Explore the iconic sites of the Duomo Complex with a skip-the-line guide, unlocking the secrets of the Baptistery, Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Opera del Duomo Museum. Witness Brunelleschi's architectural marvel firsthand, and be awestruck by the artistic masterpieces within.
Later, tantalize your taste buds with a guided wine tasting led by an expert. Savor delicious Tuscan wines paired perfectly with a platter of regional appetizers – a delightful conclusion to your Florentine adventure!
Options
English Guided Tour
Duomo Complex & Wine Tasting : This option includes 1 hour and 30 minutes Wine Tasting Class, with three types of Tuscan wine after the Duomo Complex Tour.
Duration: 3 hours: This option includes 1 hour and 30 minutes guided tour to the Duomo Complex and 1 hour and 30 minutes Wine Tasting Class.
Wine Tasting and Paring: You'll taste Tuscan Wine including Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Reserve & White Wine with Platter of Tuscan Appetizers.
Cupola Climbing Reservations: You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the guided tour ends.
What's included in Florence Duomo Complex and Wine Tasting Tour with Cupola Tickets
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
- Officially Certified Guide
- Platter of Tuscan Appetizers including Italian Olives, Bruschetta, Cheese, Salami and Prosciutto
- Entry ticket to Museo dell' Opera del Duomo
- Three types of Tuscan Wine including Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Reserve and a White Wine
- Entry ticket to Santa Reparata
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Any other meals or beverages not mentioned under inclusions
- Guided tour to Brunelleschi's Dome (Cupola)
- Guided tour to Florence Cathedral
- Guided tour to Giotto's Bell Tower
- Guided tour to Santa Reparata
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No elevators or pets allowed.
- Please note the Duomo Complex Guided Tour operating at 9:45am, 11:15am, or 3:00pm will initially start later followed by the wine tasting tour at Meeting Point 02.
- Please note that the guided tour does not include the Brunelleschi's Dome(Cupola), you can climb the Brunelleschi's Dome on your own (Pre-reserved ticket time) after the guided tour ends.
- With your timed-reserved tickets, you can climb the Cupola Dome 45 minutes after the guided tour ends.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Air conditioned space with Wi-Fi availability.
- Available on request, gluten free or vegetarian Menu.
- 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.
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, physically not fit to climb steps, suffering from vertigo, claustrophobia, or heart problems, and pregnant women.
- In case of intolerance or allergies, alert us when booking and before the tour to avoid any inconvenience.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- For the second tour Wine Tasting Meeting Point - Please be present at Via del Gomitolo dell'Oro 11, 50123 Firenze, IT (Vino Tasting Global S.r.l), 15 minutes before the departure time in order to avoid any delays.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The entrance tickets will be delivered by the guide or our representative at the meeting point prior to the start of the tour. The below mentioned meeting point is your first tour meeting point and please refer to the other meeting point for the next tour. For the first tour to Duomo Complex- Please be present in front of the Lindt Chocolate Shop Firenze of Piazza del Duomo, 15R, 15 minutes before the departure time in order to avoid any delays. For the second tour please be present at Via del Gomitolo dell'Oro 11, 50123 Firenze, IT (Vino Tasting Global S.r.l). 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 guided tour ends.
