Florence Baptistery and Duomo Tour with Wine and Cheese
Florence, Italy
Trip Type: Cultural Tours
Duration: 2 hours
The Baptistery of St John, or Florence Baptistery, is the oldest monument inside the large cathedral complex of Florence Duomo. Explore its history-steeped interior with a guide on this 2-hour tour, and take a walk around the enchanting matroneum gallery. After hearing its history, visit the cathedral itself to marvel at its wealth of Renaissance artwork. Finish in true Italian style with a glass of Chianti wine and tasty nibbles of cheese and bread.
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The Baptistery of St John, or Florence Baptistery, is the oldest monument inside the large cathedral complex of Florence Duomo. Explore its history-steeped interior with a guide on this 2-hour tour, and take a walk around the enchanting matroneum gallery. After hearing its history, visit the cathedral itself to marvel at its wealth of Renaissance artwork. Finish in true Italian style with a glass of Chianti wine and tasty nibbles of cheese and bread.
Meet your guide near Florence Duomo — aka the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore — and start your experience with a short walk to an ancient rectory. Once inside, sit down for a short (approx. 30 minutes) introductory video about the cathedral’s history, peppered with exclusive images and reconstructions.
With your head full of new knowledge about the site, follow your guide into the oldest part of the cathedral complex — the baptistery — and up to the matroneum. The elevated gallery was once reserved just for women, and boasts a series of ornate mosaic tiles that line the walls. Walk around, admire bird’s-eye views over the marble baptistery floors below, and ask your guide any questions you may have about the site’s history.
After exploring the baptistery, head inside the cathedral itself. Learn about the impressive hoard of artwork inside the place of worship, such as Giorgio Vasari’s The Last Judgement fresco and the Renaissance stained glass windows.
At the end of your visit, follow your guide outside the cathedral to a nearby bar for a glass of Chianti wine with bread, cheese and balsamic vinegar.
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