Florence: Guided Tour of Duomo, Museum, Baptistery

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Duration:2 hours to 3 hours (approx.)
Location: Florence, Tuscany

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TRAVELER PHOTOS

•Discover Florence's most significant attractions with the convenience of pre-reserved tickets and an expert guide.
•Explore the iconic Cathedral, the fascinating Duomo Museum, and the stunning Baptistery on a comprehensive guided tour.
•( Optional) Ascend the magnificent Giotto's Bell Tower at your own pace with your pre-reserved tickets
•Maximize your vacation time by booking a small group tour and accessing the sites quickly with our pre-reserved tickets.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Piazza del Duomo
Join your guide and a small group for an all-encompassing tour of the Duomo Complex in Florence. Witness the key landmarks in the heart of the Tuscan capital's religious hub.
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Enter the Cathedral from a separate entrance reserved for small groups. Marvel at the breathtaking art and architecture, and learn about the history and significance of this iconic landmark. Uncover its secrets and hidden gems alongside an expert guide. Focus on the historical and cultural significance of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and its complementary structures, all explained in an efficient way.
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Enjoy your priority access led by your expert guide to the octagonal Baptistery of St. John in Florence. Ses the renowned magnificent golden mosaic ceiling and striking bronze doors famously called the Gates of Paradise. Admire the intricate relief work on the decorative panels, and discover the fascinating fact that the present bronze doors are not the original ones. The genuine East Doors are exhibited in the Museum, and you'll have the opportunity to witness them closely.
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Explore the magnificent Duomo Museum in Florence, home to an impressive collection of priceless art and artifacts from the city's rich history. Follow your expert guide and discover fascinating exhibits such as the original wooden scaffolding used in constructing the iconic dome, Donatello's breathtaking sculptures, and the renowned Gates of Paradise from the Baptistery. Admire Michelangelo's Pietà and other incredible works of art while learning about their history and significance from your expert guide. Allow the museum's incredible masterpieces to transport you back in time to Florence's Renaissance heyday, and discover the rich cultural heritage of this captivating city.
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Choose to climb the Giotto Bell Tower as an option. Head to Giotto's Bell Tower with your pre-reserved tickets, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that stands tall beside the Cathedral. Climb the tower and marvel at the panoramic views of Florence from the top. As you ascend the tower, take in the intricate details of the tower's construction, including its intricate sculptures and colorful marble exterior.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Persons wearing sleeveless shirts and shorts above knees are not allowed inside the cathedral.
• The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church, and it can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, even without notice (for the funeral of a Cardinal, for example)
• Please be aware that the off season is an opportunity for restoration work, often unannounced.
• Visitors are advised that the Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault. We apologize for the inconvenience.
• Entry to the Cathedral is not guaranteed as the Cathedral is a working church and hours can change without notice due to liturgical or other reasons.
• Please note that backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
• Florence can be very warm in the summer. Please be advised that this tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
• Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
• Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
• Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.

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Posted By : Chris_L
Our tour guide allieiana (sp) was fantastic. Tremendous knowledge, passionate about Florence and its history.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 00:29:15

Posted By : kpugh73374
Learning about the Bapistry and Duomo was most interesting, as was the Museum. Our guide shared axweakth of information on all aspects of the tour in a concise and easily understandable manner. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 15:29:06

Posted By : Jayann_S
The tour was exceptional. Our guide Michela was wonderful---very knowledgeable! She pointed out things that made the tour so memorable and gave us a depth of understanding we would have never had otherwise. I would recommend this tour highly.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 17:15:02

Posted By : Nadine_T
Our guide was terrific! Very knowledgeable. It was really interesting to learn about these amazing sights. Well worth it and highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 13:23:24

Posted By : Ann_S
The explanation of the original doors and the carvings, especially those from the Duomo
It was all fantastic
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 12:09:32

Posted By : lisa_k
Giada was amazing! So nice and extremely knowledgeable. Answered everyone’s questions. Would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 10:02:41

Posted By : Colleen_H
What a great tour, rich in history and interesting information about the Medici family and Florence.

Our tour guide, Eleonora, was the BEST! She was so knowledgeable, easy going, and fun to be around. I highly recommend this tour!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 17:36:50

Posted By : am111112023
Our tour guide Helena made this tour super enjoyable! She was so passionate warm and very knowledgeable. The tour was interesting and everything we needed to know about Florence and the duomo climb was amazing (and surprisingly only took us under 1 hour to climb.)

One note for the company is that our radios did pick up a lot of static at times (especially when we were around other tours.) of course this happens but we did have some other tours where the audio quality was better, so perhaps consider upgrading the audio radios.

Overall it was a great tour and would recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 05:23:54

Posted By : Justin_B
A great and engaging tour with so much included. A must do when in Florence and a fantastic view across the city from the top of Giotto's Bell Tower!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 11:45:22

Posted By : Jeannie_W
We enjoyed this tour and our guide was good. I only gave it 4 stars is because we had to stand in line at the Cathedral for 45 minutes. I thought since I paid for a guided tour we would be able to skip the line, but such was not the case. Everything else was good and the guide was full of great information; I believe his name was Carlo.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 17:33:09