Discovering the secrets and revelations at the exciting sites described in Dan Brown’s thrilling Inferno is one of the most interesting things to do in Florence Italy. Symbols will be revealed in a magical atmosphere of mystery and suspense during this Florence walking tour! All this and more can be found on our unique Florence tour which will introduce you to the sites described by Dan Brown in his book as well as seen in Tom Hanks' movie: Inferno. Our charismatic guide will entertain you through an intriguing path of mind-blowing details, anecdotes, and clue-filled history during the Dan Brown Florence tour. All the most important sights and locations that professor Robert Langdon visited in the Brownian dark masterpiece such as the Florence Cathedral will be revealed.

This Half Day Florence tour will introduce you to Dante and his Divine Comedy; the guide will focus on Botticelli’s painting entitled Inferno and will include an in-depth description of the connection this has with Dante and the history of the Divine Comedy. 

The tour will include the visit to the Baptistery, the Paradise Gates and the Florence cathedral where you will be enlightened with the knowledge of the symbols and codes as described in the book.

The highlight of this Dan Brown Florence tour will be at Palazzo Vecchio, Townhall of Florence where faith and science join together with breathless revelations. This will lead the way through the beautiful “Salone dei 500” and the Museum of Palazzo Vecchio. This unique building described by Dan Brown as, “A giant chess piece that has become an inimitable symbol of Florence”. (cit. Dan Browns’ Inferno) - At Palazzo Vecchio, we will admire the Hall of Geographical Maps, the Capriate, the balconies and Dante’s Death Mask. 

This Florence walking tour includes a tasting of Italian Coffee (Espresso) or Gelato (Italian ice cream). This is a great tour that will allow you to learn more about art and the rich history of Florence while learning about its protagonists of the past, such as Dante, Botticelli, Michelangelo and Giorgio Vasari through the lens of mystery and symbology whose works are displayed at renaissance locations such as the Florence Cathedral. 

“Seek and You Shall Find. An interesting Florence City Guide book will be our present to give you fresh suggestions and make your stay in Florence and Tuscany even more memorable.

This  Florence tour will help you enter the Duomo with a skip-the-line ticket because tickets for this Florence attractions are not always easy to find. This is an excellent way to see this magnificent piece of art up-close, especially because you avoid long queues and tourist crowds. During the tour, you will discover masterpieces such as Paolo Uccello’s clock, Vasari’s frescoes, and Bandinelli’s marble choir, and the cathedral's Crypt, which houses the remains of the old basilica of Santa Reparata, the most tangible evidence of early Christianity in Florence. 

This is an exclusive visit of the Florence Duomo Terraces, that are normally not open to the public. It gives you an opportunity to take the most incredible photos from this 32-meter-high (105 ft) panoramic point right in the middle of the old town. Climbing Florence Duomo means climbing 442 steps on a narrow stairway, but this is one thing everybody wants to do because you begin your ascent to Florence Heaven. On the way, you will also learn how the massive self-standing Cathedral's dome was built and how it still firmly dominates Florence skyline after 600 years. Then, if you feel like continuing your climb, you can reach the top of amazing engineering achievement Brunelleschi's Dome. Climbing Florence Duomo may seem like an impossible mission for some of you, but we are sure it will be worth it. 

If you feel like visiting extra locations, this Duomo Florence tour will offer the possibility to visit the Great Museum of the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Giotto's Bell Tower. All this can be done in the next 48 hours. 

Inclusions

• Florence Duomo and Baptistery guided visit (skip the line)
• Palazzo Vecchio guided visit, with access to the Hall of Geographical Maps and Dante’s death mask
• Visit the locations of Dan Brown's novel and Tom Hanks' movie
• Espresso coffee or Gelato tasting
• Florence City GuideBook
  (Included in the price the opportunity to visit other locations of the Great Museum of Duomo Opera in the next 48h)
• English speaking fully licensed Art&History guide
• Guided tour of the Cathedral and the Crypt (skip the line)
• Exclusive opening of the Duomo terraces
• Climb on top of Brunelleschi's Dome (skip the line)
• Duomo complex ticket (valid for 48 hours - the Great Museum of the Duomo, Baptistery, Giotto's Bell Tower)
• Earphones for bigger groups
  

Exclusions

• Gratuities (optional)

Additional info

• Please note that this tour is not suitable for people with impaired mobility.
• Big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums.
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
• Please note that due to the possibility of some of the halls of Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo or Baptistery being closed for institutional events, the itinerary of the tour may sometimes undergo some minor changes, but the quality will always be preserved.
• Included in the price of this tour, clients will have the opportunity to visit other locations in the next 48 hours by themselves, like Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, Opera del Duomo Museum, Santa Reparata Crypt.
• We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
• Please note the number of steps to reach the top of each monument: Terraces: 153, Terraces + Brunelleschi's Dome: 153 + 310
  
  

Attractions

Cathedral Santa Maria dei Fiori

Piazzale Michelangelo

Uffizi Gallery

Vasari Coridor

Piazza della Signora

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Tour language

• English
• Italian

No cancellation fee will be applied if you cancel at least 7 days in advance. Cancelling 3 to 6 days in advance of the scheduled departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Cancelling 2 days in advance of the scheduled departure will incur a 100% cancellation fee.