Florence Duomo Complex Private Guided Tour
The Duomo Square offers a breathtaking view, especially at sunset, when the sun’s rays illuminate the polychrome marble of the buildings in the city’s religious complex: the Baptistery, the Cathedral, and Giotto’s Bell Tower.
With our certified guide, you’ll have the chance to admire the magnificent Byzantine mosaics on the vault inside the Baptistery, while outside you can see Lorenzo Ghiberti’s masterpiece, the east door of the Baptistery, commonly called the “Gate of Paradise.”
The next step of your journey will reveal the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo.
The final stop of the tour will be the Museum of the Opera del Duomo, where you can admire priceless works of artistic heritage.
If you choose the corresponding option, you’ll have the chance to visit Brunelleschi’s masterpiece, the Dome, or alternatively, climb Giotto’s Bell Tower.
Options
PRIVATE DUOMO + BELL TOWER ENG
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
What's included in Florence Duomo Complex Private Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, located in Florence, is one of the most famous masterpieces of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Its construction began in 1296, designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, and was completed in 1436 with the majestic dome by Filippo Brunelleschi, a remarkable engineering innovation. Characterized by a façade of white, green, and pink marble, the cathedral is renowned for its impressive size and intricate decorative details. The Campanile of Giotto, next to the church, and the Baptistery of St. John, with the famous Gates of Paradise by Lorenzo Ghiberti, complete the magnificent complex. The interior, relatively sober compared to the exterior, houses artworks by artists such as Paolo Uccello and Donatello. The dome, with its famous frescoes of the Last Judgment by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari, dominates Florence's skyline and remains one of the most admired architectural wonders in the world.
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
Inclusions
- Pick up (on foot) from your accomodation if centrally located
- Headsets if necessary
- Ticket to Baptistery, Museum, and Cathedral
- Private guide for 3 hours
- Drop-off at your accomodation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- 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
- The option with the Dome does not allow the child rate.
- The option with the Dome allows to visit also the Bell Tower
- Entry ticket to Brunelleschi's Dome (if option is selected)
- Entry ticket to Giotto's Bell Tower (if option selected)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Clients will be picked up by their private guide if the accommodation is centrally located. The pick up will be on foot (no taxi or van transportation)
Meeting Points
- Piazza San Giovanni 1, Old Gate of the Orphanage of Bigallo
