Florence: Duomo Complex Guided Tour
ID: GYG222408-382245
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Country: Italy
Country: Italy
Duration: 02:30 hours
Description
Enjoy a visit with a licensed guide to the most important buildings located in the heart of Florence’s historic center: the Duomo (Cathedral), Baptistery, and the Opera del Duomo Museum.
Discover the heart of Florence and learn all the secrets and the history that lies behind the Duomo Complex.
Santa Maria del Fiore, designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, is the third largest church in the world and was the largest church in Europe when it was completed in the 15th Century. Your local guide will show you the main sights while telling you interesting anecdotes on how this masterpiece was created.
You’ll also visit the Duomo Museum in which you’ll discover masterpieces of Arnolfo, Ghiberti, Donatello, Luca della Robbia, Antonio Pollaiolo, Verrocchio, and Michelangelo. This is the largest concentration of Florentine monumental sculpture in the world. Last but not least, admire the stunning Baptistry of San Giovanni, one of the most ancient churches in Florence, which sits opposite the city's cathedral, the church of Santa Maria del Fiore and its incredible East Door - that Michelangelo called the Gates of Paradise.
Discover the heart of Florence and learn all the secrets and the history that lies behind the Duomo Complex.
Santa Maria del Fiore, designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, is the third largest church in the world and was the largest church in Europe when it was completed in the 15th Century. Your local guide will show you the main sights while telling you interesting anecdotes on how this masterpiece was created.
You’ll also visit the Duomo Museum in which you’ll discover masterpieces of Arnolfo, Ghiberti, Donatello, Luca della Robbia, Antonio Pollaiolo, Verrocchio, and Michelangelo. This is the largest concentration of Florentine monumental sculpture in the world. Last but not least, admire the stunning Baptistry of San Giovanni, one of the most ancient churches in Florence, which sits opposite the city's cathedral, the church of Santa Maria del Fiore and its incredible East Door - that Michelangelo called the Gates of Paradise.
Highlights
- Admire the one and only Cathedral of Florence
- Learn the history of Florentine's most famous complex with a local guide
- See the stunning Golden gate of the Baptistery
- Visit the Duomo Museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Earphones will be provided only for groups with over 15 participants
• Please note that no skip the line for the Cathedral is allowed
• In the absence of the documents required for the COVID-19 security measures, it will not be possible to participate in the activity and no refund will be made
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Please meet at Colonna di San Zanobi. The tour staff will have on a green t-shirt and green hat.
• Please note that no skip the line for the Cathedral is allowed
• In the absence of the documents required for the COVID-19 security measures, it will not be possible to participate in the activity and no refund will be made
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Please meet at Colonna di San Zanobi. The tour staff will have on a green t-shirt and green hat.
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.