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- Perfect for first-time visitors
Uffizi & Duomo Guided Tour - Skip-the-line (Florence, IT)
Highlights
Description
Morning Visit: The doors of the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral will open for you without waiting in line. An official guide will lead you to the exciting discovery of the magnificent artistic treasures, kept inside one of the most beautiful and largest cathedrals in the world! You also have the chance to visit the precious Museo della Misericordia and the great opportunity to enjoy from there an amazing view Afternoon Visit: Uffizi Gallery - Discover the secrets of “Venus” and “The Spring” by Botticelli, together with other world-known masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo, and other important artists
Morning Visit: Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, a treasure chest of inestimable artistic treasures: once inside you will be immediately struck by the elegance of the spaces of the three naves. Thanks to your expert Guide you will enjoy the beauty of the splendid marble choir of Bandinelli, the complex of the precious stained-glass windows worked by Donatello, Ghiberti and Andrea del Castagno and the singular and mysterious clock by Paolo Uccello. You will be also surprised to be able to walk on a marvelous carpet of polychrome marbles. Then, looking up, the immense precious interior of the Dome entirely frescoed by Vasari will appear, the biggest fresco in the world. The Brunelleschi's famous Dome is the largest ever built in masonry and the incomparable icon of Renaissance architecture. On Piazza del Duomo, next to the Cathedral, you also have the chance to visit the precious Museo della Misericordia and the great opportunity, at the 4th floor of the Museum, to enjoy an amazing view on the Cathedral Square and its Monuments, taking beautiful pictures. From there it seems even possible to touch every monument! Afternoon Visit: You can't leave Florence without visiting Uffizi Gallery, one of the most famous art galleries in the world. Led by your local Guide you can admire numerous works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many others. Among the precious exhibition halls of the Gallery, the most renowned one contains the refined works by Botticelli, amongst which the absolute masterpieces: "Primavera" and "Birth of Venus". The latter painting, the icon of the museum, represents the allegory of the birth of the goddess emerging from the sea foam and symbolizes the ideal of beauty as an expression of purity and spiritual quality, typical of the Renaissance Neoplatonic aesthetics.
Included / Excluded
- Professional guides
- Free cancelation up to 24 hours before the tour
- Over 100 years of experience
- Gratuities
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Free cancelation up to 24 hours before tour
- No hidden fees
- Local customer service when needed
- Wear comfortable clothes
- Arrive 15 minutes early
- Be ready to have fun
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| Adult Ticket | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult | N/A |
| Child (5 - 11 years) | N/A |
About operator:
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Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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