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1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
Offered in: English
Overview
Feast your eyes on one of the world’s most treasured collections of medieval and Renaissance sculpture with this guided visit to the Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence. After skipping the entrance line, learn the backstories behind masterpieces by Michelangelo, Donatello, and other Italian greats, and gain insight into the construction of Brunelleschi’s famous dome. Finish with a tasting of Chianti wine paired with cheese and balsamic vinegar. Your tour includes admission to the cathedral, crypt, and campanile, to use within 72 hours after your tour.
- Guided visit to Florence's Opera del Duomo Museum
- See collection highlights and learn the history behind the art with the help of an experienced guide
- Admire original works by Italian Masters including Michelangelo and Donatello
- See the sculptures that once adorned Giotto's Bell Tower and the Florence Cathedral
- Great way to gain insight into medieval and Renaissance Italian art
- Includes a tasting of Chianti wine, Tuscan cheese, and balsamic vinegar
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Make your way to the Opera del Duomo Museum entrance in central Florence, where you'll meet your guide and skip the line with priority access. Begin your tour of the extensive collection in a former theater that now houses a reproduction of the Piazza del Duomo based on its appearance in the 14th century. Admire the view that medieval Florentines once saw, including a Gothic façade with 40 full-scale sculptures by Donatello, Arnolfo di Cambio, and Nanni di Banco.
From here, follow your guide to two evocative collection highlights — Michelangelo’s Pietà del Duomo and Donatello’s Penitent Magdalene. You’ll also see more than a dozen original statues and reliefs that once adorned Giotto’s Bell Tower, plus more work by Donatello and Luca della Robbia in the Galleria delle Cantorie.
Get a visual history of the Florence Cathedral’s famous dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, in the Sala della Cupola, featuring authentic wooden models of the architectural wonder that date back to the 15th century. If you like, you can later ascend to the museum terrace for a fantastic perspective of the neighboring dome itself.
In the Gallery of the Silver Altar, see the venerated Altar of St. John and the Cross, believed by some to contain a piece of the Christ cross. The guided tour concludes here, but feel free to stay in the museum to continue exploring on your own if you wish. Once you've had your fill of spectacular sculpture, walk to a nearby location for a taste of Tuscan specialties including Chianti wine, local cheese, and balsamic vinegar.
This tour also includes admission vouchers for admission to the
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fior, the Campanile di Giotto, and the Crypt of Santa Reparata, which can be used at your convenience within 72 hours of the tour.
From here, follow your guide to two evocative collection highlights — Michelangelo’s Pietà del Duomo and Donatello’s Penitent Magdalene. You’ll also see more than a dozen original statues and reliefs that once adorned Giotto’s Bell Tower, plus more work by Donatello and Luca della Robbia in the Galleria delle Cantorie.
Get a visual history of the Florence Cathedral’s famous dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, in the Sala della Cupola, featuring authentic wooden models of the architectural wonder that date back to the 15th century. If you like, you can later ascend to the museum terrace for a fantastic perspective of the neighboring dome itself.
In the Gallery of the Silver Altar, see the venerated Altar of St. John and the Cross, believed by some to contain a piece of the Christ cross. The guided tour concludes here, but feel free to stay in the museum to continue exploring on your own if you wish. Once you've had your fill of spectacular sculpture, walk to a nearby location for a taste of Tuscan specialties including Chianti wine, local cheese, and balsamic vinegar.
This tour also includes admission vouchers for admission to the
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fior, the Campanile di Giotto, and the Crypt of Santa Reparata, which can be used at your convenience within 72 hours of the tour.
Itinerary
Enjoy a comprehensive Guided Tour of the Opera del Duomo Museum and discover the immense collection of 750 sublime works of art created over the centuries. Your tour will begin in the great exhibition hall of a former theater. The installation here is a reproduction of the Piazza del Duomo as it was in the 1300s. Then visit the amazing Sala della Cupola, home to wooden models of the dome dating back to the 1400s and the Lanterna by Filippo Brunelleschi. Explore Galleria delle Cantorie to see amazing sculptures by Donatello and Luca della Robbia. The last stop will be at the Gallery of the Silver Altar, home to the Altar of St. John and the Cross, which contains a fragment of the Christ Cross.
Duration: 1 hour
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