Florence Brunelleschi Dome Climb, Museum and Baptistery Visit

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(16 Reviews)

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Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
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Experience Highlights

Join this guided tour of about 2 hours and learn the secrets and history of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the most iconic monument in all of Florence. Led by an expert guide, you will have the opportunity to receive a detailed explanation of the Piazza del Duomo, the doors of the Baptistery of St. John and the Cathedral itself. You will also be able to visit the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, one of the main museums of the Tuscan city dedicated to sculpture, and enjoy the experience of climbing Brunelleschi's dome where you will be able to see Florence from one of its highest points .

  • Meet an expert guide and learn about the main architectural attractions of the Tuscan city.
  • Visit Santa Maria di Fiore, the Baptistery of St. John and the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo.
  • Climb to the top of Brunelleschi's Dome and see Florence from above.

What’s included

  • Tour with expert guide
  • Ticket to the Duomo
  • Booking to climb Brunelleschi's dome
  • Reservation to enter the museum dell'Opera del Duomo

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Step by Step

For about two hours, and in a group of no more than 24 people, you can enjoy this guided tour of some of the most emblematic buildings in Florence. You will have the opportunity to learn, accompanied by an expert guide, about the history and architecture of monuments such as Santa Maria del Fiore, the Piazza del Duomo and the Baptistery of St. John. You will receive a detailed explanation of how the cathedral was built, as well as the masterpieces inside by such famous artists as Michelangelo, Donatello and Ghiberti .

You will also have the chance to climb Brunelleschi's famous dome and enjoy the beautiful views of the Tuscan capital from the top, as well as see inside the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. This museum is an ancient palace located behind the cathedral in which artists such as Donatello and Brunelleschi worked, and which contains impressive works of sculpture such as Michelangelo's Pieta and Donatello's Mary Magdalene .

During the visit, you will also stop in front of the Baptistery of St. John, a huge religious building that stands out for its three sets of bronze doors, of incalculable artistic value.

A recommended tour for art and history lovers, as well as for those who want to know more deeply the true value of the most famous buildings of one of the most beautiful cities in Italy.

Reviews

4.7
· 16 Reviews
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    N.
    5
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    The visit was extraordinary. Our guide took us into the museum to better explain the construction and history of the Dome. He was very knowledgeable and had interesting facts to share with us.
  • R
    R.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The visit was excellent. The architecture, artwork and sculptures were fantastic.
  • E
    E.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    We have a wonderful tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about this subject and this period of history.
  • E
    E.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The tour was long enough and I think I got a lot out of it. I came away from this tour with a lot of facts and stories. I would do this tour again, I highly recommend it.
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