Private tour in Florence Simonida M

Florence Cathedral

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Simonida M.

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Hello everyone and thank you for visiting my profile on ToursbyLocals! My name is Simonida. I'm living in Florence for 20 years. I have degrees at the Conservatory of music and Art history. I'm a professional opera singer, teacher of music and became a fully licensed tourist guide 7 years ago. I want to share with people the beauty of Tuscany and Florence. Florence is rich with culture events like famous festival Maggio musicale fiorentino, Florentine summer festival, concerts in the city museums and other events. Tuscany is the birth land of Giacomo Puccini. In his beloved small village "Torre del Lago" each summer is Puccini's opera festival where you can enjoy the most famous titles of his operas. I would like to show you this music life of Florence and Tuscany together with beautiful museums of Academia and Uffizi gallery. If you would like to admire Florence from on high, I would be glad to show you the most interesting and beautiful city's hotel rooftop terraces. After visiting museums and historical centre, we can cool down in the light summer wind and sip a cocktail over aperitivo, or just relax in front of some of the best panoramic views over the town. I propose myself to organize the private short excursions in Chianti with vine tasting and let you discover the most breathtaking Tuscany landscape. Welcome in Tuscany, the land of Art and Wine and in one of the most romantic city of the world, Florence Master in Conservatory of music in Florence: opera singing,chamber music; degree in art history Florence University. Master in italian language, Bologna - University. I don't have my own van,must rent it for the group of more then three persons.. I have my vehicle which is comfortable for two - three persons.

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Overview of your Florence tour

A visit to these two great basilica is a tour that will leave you breathless. While exploring Florence Cathedral, you can descend into the crypt where medieval knights, the first bishop of Florence, and the great architect Brunelleschi are buried. You'll feel like you're traveling in a time machine. Instead, strolling inside the cathedral, you'll admire the beautiful Renaissance frescoes, sculptures, and Gothic stained glass windows. It is one of the largest churches in Christendom, measuring 160 meters in length and over 100 meters high to the dome's lantern. The exterior is characterized by polychrome marble, while the interior is spacious and sober, with 16th-century marble floors. Brunelleschi's Dome: An engineering masterpiece, it was built between 1420 and 1436 without external supports, using a "herringbone" technique with over 4 million bricks. Inside, it houses the colossal fresco of the Last Judgement by Vasari and Zuccari.

Your Florence tour itinerary

Florence Cathedral: Interior visit with skip-the-line tickets the visit to the dome, climbing over 400 steps Visit the exterior and inside of the Baptistery of Florence, located in front of the Cathedral Visit Giotto's bell Tower exterior and possibly climb the tower if you don't climb Bruneleschi's Dome

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Transportation is not provided

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Museum's tickets
Equipment: earphones for the whole group up 5 people
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Public Transportation
Private Transportation
Meeting location

Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Under Giotto's bell tower, the side facing the cathedral

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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Religious Sites
History
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
1447970
Languages
Serbocroatian
Italian
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Kid Friendly

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This private tour in Florence is perfect for travellers who want to explore the rich history and stunning architecture of the Florence Cathedral and its surroundings. It's suitable for families, including kids, as well as seniors, thanks to its wheelchair accessibility. With a moderate activity level, it involves some climbing, such as over 400 steps to the dome, but offers flexibility in the itinerary to accommodate different interests.

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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