General information
| Destination | Category |
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| Florence, Italy | Sightseeing Tours |
Program details
Step into a time warp with this tour of one of the most interesting and yet romantic sites in Florence: the magnificent Duomo di Firenze that dominates the Florentine skyline.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Enjoy the best panoramic views of Florence from the top of Brunelleschi's Dome
* Learn about Filippo Brunelleschi, who created the distinctive orange dome
* Have a beautiful view over Florence from the Duomo's terrace
* Visit the magnificent Baptistery of Florence
Bulging from the top of the breath-taking Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower, the most important and beautiful church in Florence, the Duomo is easily the most iconic image of the city.
With early constructions starting as far back as the 13th century, it was finally completed back in the 15th century at the height of the Italian Renaissance. With all these centuries of history weighing down on it, as you tour the vast and impressive interior you will almost be able to feel the pressure of history reclining on your shoulders.
On this tour you will count with the company of a charming and knowledgeable guide who, well-versed in the history of the building, will be able to tell you all about its fascinating history, from the most distant significant events to the most recent. You will also learn all there is to learn about the stunningly preserved Frescos that fill up the interior of the structure, as well as the magnificent Baptistery of Florence.
The culmination of this tour is the moment you are invited to ascend to the very top of the cupola from where you can take in the most unforgettable view of the city of Florence, an image that will stay in your mind for a long time.
Meeting/pick-up point: Segway Office located in Via dei Cimatori 9 Red - Florence.
Duration: About two and a half hours.
Start/opening time: Available from Tuesday to Saturday at 2.30pm.
Languages: English-speaking guide.(Italian and Russian on request).
Italiano
Русский