The frescoes of Brunelleschi's Dome
The vault of heaven between man and God
A thematic visit inside the Cathedral with particular attention to the pictorial cycle of Brunelleschi's Dome.
A visit inside the Cathedral to understand the origins and the history of the religious heart of Florence. The itinerary, different from the generic one, allows you to get closer to unique masterpieces of the Florentine Renaissance, by accessing the central nave and the side aisle up to the Choir, where the pictorial cycle of the dome, of about 3,600 square meters, made by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari, will be illustrated with particular attention. The guided tour - lasting less than 1 hour, after meeting - will take place inside the Cathedral. No steps to climb.
Available on: every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 11:00am.
Price: 17€ full; 7€ reduced.
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The Brunelleschi's Dome
Guided tour to the Brunelleschi's Dome
Over 600 years ago, on Wednesday, August 7, 1420, Florence's Opera del Duomo, guided by the vision of Filippo Brunelleschi, embarked on the construction of the magnificent Dome for the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Today, this captivating and enigmatic structure remains a marvel of history and engineering – the world's largest masonry dome, distinguished by its brick construction and iconic herringbone ("spinapesce") technique.
Tour Details & Cost:
- Price: €50.00 per person
- Reduced Price: €30.00 (for ages 7-14)
- Group Size: Maximum 10 participants per tour slot
- Includes: Guided tour, entrance ticket to the Dome, and access to the all other monuments within the complex.
Experience a unique guided tour led by the Opera's expert staff. Enhanced with drawings, photos, and graphic reconstructions, the tour takes place at the very base of the Dome, within a specially opened area near the central Choir normally closed to the public. Here, you can fully appreciate the Dome's immense scale from below. After this approximately 30-minute introduction focusing on the Cathedral's construction, you will receive priority access to climb the Dome at your own pace.
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Baptistery & Museum
Guided Tour of the Baptistery of St. John and the Opera del Duomo Museum
In this guided tour, you will discover the Baptistery of St. John, one of the oldest monuments of the city, currently under restoration. You will be able to admire its golden mosaics, its exquisite marble floorings and the lavish Zodiac, rich in mysteries and meaning. After the Baptistery, you will take a tour of Opera del Duomo Museum, which showcases masterpieces by Arnolfo di Cambio, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Donatello’s Mary Magdalene, a Pietà by Michelangelo, the original panels from the Bell Tower and the singing galleries by Donatello and Della Robbia.
Meeting point: Antica Canonica di San Giovanni, Piazza San Giovanni no. 7.
Available on: every Saturday, Sunday, Monday at 3:00pm.
Price: 25€ full; 15€ reduced.