2h Mobile ticket Private tour
Florence, Italy · Meeting point
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See more on Viator ↗The Duomo Complex in Florence is one of the greatest sites in the world. Come and join me on my 2-hour private tour of the Duomo, Cathedral Square, the Baptistery of St. John and the Opera del Duomo Museum and uncover the history of these spectacular monuments.
Enjoy visiting the massive Cathedral to marvel at its stunning architecture, monumental dome, and impressive fresco by Giorgio Vasari.
Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà that he was making for his own tomb and learn the story about one of the greatest mistakes the genius ever made.
Visit the place where Michelangelo made his David and see where the David was originally supposed to be placed.
Take a look at the original Gates of Paradise - the marvel of Lorenzo Ghiberti.
See Donatello’s sculptures that once decorated Duomo and the Baptistery of Florence.
Enjoy looking at the golden mosaics of the Baptistery of St. John and learn how Florentines were baptized back in the days!
We will start the tour in "Florentine Paradise" - the square between the Baptistery of St. John and Duomo. You will learn set intricate story of the creation of "Gates of Paradise" and an incredible competition that gave start to the Renaissance.
Step into the oldest building in Florence and admire its marvellous Medieval mosaics. Hear the story on how Dante saved a baby and learn why people stopped washing themselves after the baptism.
Enjoy your priority entrance to the Cathedral of Florence and learn the stories about its creation. Enjoy the detailed story of the construction of the biggest masonry dome in the world and learn why no one managed to surpass it.
Enjoy the recently restored Pietà by Michelangelo and take a look at the sculptures by Donatello. Admire the original Gates of Paradise and see the immense reconstruction of the Medieval façade of the Duomo.
Get into the Crypt of St. Reparata and walk along the ruins of the original cathedral built in the 5th century. Take a look at the remains of the mosaic floor with Early Christian symbols on it.
Meet your expert tour guide in Piazza San Giovanni at the Gates of Paradise of the Florentine Baptistery (the golden gates that face the Duomo).
Meet your expert tour guide in Piazza San Giovanni at the Gates of Paradise of the Florentine Baptistery (the golden gates that face the Duomo).
Your tour guide will provide you with the direct entry tickets to the Duomo Complex at the meeting point. If you have a child with you for this tour, please note that the Duomo Complex has strict rules as per the redemption of the children's tickets (ages 0-14). In order to redeem your children's tickets the tour guide will need the documents proving their age, thus we kindly ask you to bring your kids' ID with you (paper copy or a digital photo is accepted).
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