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Piazza del Duomo is the hub of spirituality and religion in Florence. It is well worth the time to investigate and fully appreciate its amazing architecture and rich history! Your guide will bring to life all the interesting past events, narrating facts, anecdotes, and secrets about the local customs.
The baptistery's history, the Cathedral's breathtaking facade, the various sculptures on Giotto's bell tower and the "Loggia del Bigallo" are all explained by your private local guide.
With skip the line Duomo tickets, you will ascend Brunelleschi's Dome, the largest of its kind in the world and the symbol of the city. The largest painted surface on earth is found inside the dome, where 3600 square meters of paintings cover the interior.
The ultimate reward for all of your hard work is the beautiful view of the city below that you enjoy when you reach the summit; you will never forget how you see this amazing metropolis. You simply must not let this amazing opportunity pass you by!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point is at our address in Via Vinegia 23r, right behind the Uffizi Gallery.
The tour ends in Piazza del Duomo, right in front of the Cathedral.
Itinerary
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1Piazza del Duomo
Piazza del Duomo is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence. It is dominated by the mass of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and related buildings such as Giotto's bell tower and the baptistery of San Giovanni.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The baptistery of San Giovanni Battista is a famous religious building in Florence, located in the Piazza San Giovanni of the same name, in front of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Dedicated to the patron saint of the city, it was for centuries the place where Florentines obtained baptism and was the place of investiture of knights and poets (Dante was also baptized here). You will see the Gates of Paradise, the main gate of the Baptistry. The Porta del Paradiso, in Italian, was created by Florentine goldsmith and sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti between 1425 and 1452 and installed in the eastern portal of the Baptistery. The Gates have been praised by generations of artists and art historians for their compelling portrayal of scenes from the Old Testament. Over time, the seventeen-foot-tall, three-ton bronze doors became an icon of Renaissance, one of the most famous works of art in the world.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Giotto's bell tower is the bell tower of Santa Maria del Fiore, the cathedral of Florence, and is located in Piazza del Duomo.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The "Loggia del Bigallo," a late Gothic structure associated with fraternities involved in community service, and the "misericordia," the world's oldest brotherhood for medical care and the oldest continuously operating private voluntary organization, will also be discussed by your knowledgeable guide. The building is one of the most singular and important in the city, both for the history it documents and for its structure and decoration, in which sculpture, painting and ironwork combine with equal dignity to determine a work with a unitary character.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The metropolitan cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, commonly known as the cathedral of Florence, is the main Florentine church, symbol of the city and one of the most famous in Italy; when it was completed, in the 15th century, it was the largest church in the world, and can still boast the absolute primacy of the largest masonry dome today. It stands on the foundations of the ancient cathedral of Florence, the church of Santa Reparata, in the place that has hosted buildings of worship since Roman times.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Cupola Del Brunelleschi
The magic continues as you ascend Brunelleschi's Dome, the city's emblem and the largest of its kind in the world (with skip the queue Florence Duomo tickets). The inside of the dome is covered in 3600 square meters of paintings, making it the biggest painted surface in the entire globe. You will get a close-up look at these frescoes as your guide explains and fascinatingly comments on them, bringing them to life right before your eyes. From a height, you will be able to enjoy an amazing perspective of the interior of the dome. As you ascend the last section and walk through the two shells to observe the brickwork up close, you will be better able to appreciate the ingenuity that went into the construction.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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