Florence Duomo Walking Tour Brunelleschi and Artisan Secrets

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Florence Baptistery

   Begin beside Florence’s ancient Baptistery of San Giovanni. Admire its distinctive marble exterior and famous bronze doors while your guide reveals the stories, artists and Renaissance innovations behind one of Florence’s most important monuments.

   15 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   Piazza del Duomo

   Explore Piazza del Duomo and discover the layers of history beneath Florence Cathedral. Hear the story of the ancient church of Santa Reparata, which once stood on this site, then admire the striking marble façade of Santa Maria del Fiore and learn how the Cathedral evolved into the symbol of Florence we see today.

   15 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   Brunelleschi’s Dome

   Admire Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome from the outside and discover how its daring construction changed the history of architecture. Your guide will explain the ingenious double-shell structure, the herringbone brick technique, and the engineering solutions that made this Renaissance masterpiece possible.

   5 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

4. 4

   Walk through one of the lesser-known artisan corners near Florence’s Duomo and discover the city’s centuries-old tradition of craftsmanship and restoration. Your guide will point out the historic workshop and explain how generations of artisans have dedicated their work to preserving the beauty of Florence’s Cathedral and its artistic heritage. When accessible, you may also catch a glimpse inside the workshop.

   10 minutes•Entrée non incluse

5. 5

   Opera del Duomo Museum

   End near the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, where your guide reveals another fascinating chapter of the Cathedral’s story. Discover how different architects imagined Florence Cathedral’s façade through the historic models preserved inside the museum, and hear about the original construction tools, pulleys and models connected to Brunelleschi’s extraordinary engineering of the Dome.

   15 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

Meet your guide at the Column of Saint Zanobi (Colonna di San Zanobi) in Piazza San Giovanni, next to the Loggia del Bigallo. Your guide will be holding a Behind Italy sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

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Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Entrance tickets to the Cathedral complex and monuments Brunelleschi’s Dome climb Entrance to the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo Hotel pickup and drop-off Food and drinks Gratuities
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• This is an outdoor walking tour and no entrance tickets are included. The Cathedral, Baptistery, Dome, Bell Tower and Museum are viewed from the outside during the experience. After the tour, guests who wish to visit the monuments independently may purchase the appropriate tickets separately, subject to opening hours and availability.

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si la météo l'exige
• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si trop peu de participants