Florence: Santa Maria Del Fiore Self Guided Tour with audio guide

Florence, Italy
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Duration1h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is more than just a landmark; it’s a monument to the impossible. While most visitors simply admire the skyline, our self-guided digital experience invites you to independently peel back the layers of Filippo Brunelleschi’s radical genius.

With this self-guided format, you are in control. Discover how Brunelleschi constructed the world’s largest masonry vault entirely without traditional wooden scaffolding—a daring 15th-century gamble. Your digital guide will dive deep into the mechanics of his revolutionary herringbone brickwork and double-shell structure, revealing the hidden physics that keep this 37,000-ton masterpiece soaring above Florence.

What's included

  • audio guide
  • Meals
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide
  • entry ticket

What to expect

  1. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    Pass by
    Exterior viewing of the magnificent Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), Brunelleschi's Dome, and the Baptistry's Gates of Paradise

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

All participants are requested to meet at the Italy Pass Store, the official meeting point for the tour, found at Via dei Pucci 37 red in Florence.

End point

Once the guided portion of the Uffizi tour is complete, your ticket allows you to remain inside the museum and explore the galleries at your leisure.

Important: Please ensure you hand your complimentary radio headset directly back to your guide before continuing your independent visit.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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