Why choose this Florence tour ?
Explore Florence’s heart, Duomo Square! This tour journeys through the city’s iconic landmark, a UNESCO treasure trove. Discover the Duomo, Baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum with a small group and expert local guide. Unveil the secrets of these architectural wonders on this unforgettable adventure!
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What makes Duomo Square Guided Tour in Florence a unique experience ?
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.
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.
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
Finally, you’ll enter through the “Gates of Paradise” to the Baptistery of Saint John which stands across from the Duomo Cathedral. You will be guided on the technical and artistic point of view of architecture before the tour concludes.
The tour takes about an hour and a half, the perfect amount to see the highlights of Piazza Della Duomo.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You do not need a ticket to visit the Cathedral; you can enter it at any time before or after this tour.
- 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 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.
- 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.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Duomo Square Guided Tour in Florence Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Guided tour of St. John’s Baptistery (interior)
- Entry ticket to the Cathedral
- Entry ticket to St. John’s Baptistery
- Entry ticket to Giotto’s Bell Tower
- Guided tour of Opera del Duomo Museum
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Entry ticket to Museo dell’ Opera del Duomo
- Official certified guide
- Entry ticket to Santa Reparata
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Guided tour to Brunelleschi’s Dome (Cupola)
- Guided tour to Florence Cathedral
- Guided tour to Giotto’s Bell Tower
- Guided tour to Santa Reparata
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Star Europe Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
The entrance ticket and reservations will be delivered by the guide or our representative at the meeting point prior to the start of the tour.
Please follow the instructions to the meeting point as on the voucher.
