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Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour

1. Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour

Learn about Florence's history while exploring the Duomo. Meet your knowledgeable guide on this guided tour of one of Florence's most iconic sites. Explore the beautiful and historic Duomo, while hearing fascinating stories of Florence and the Cathedral from your licensed guide. Headsets are provided so you can admire the works at your own pace while enjoying your guides commentary. Go back in time to when Florence was ruled by the Medici Family, one of the most powerful and wealthiest in Italy's history. Enter the Cathedral, see the indoor decoration, and find out how the Cupola was created by Filippo Brunelleschi. Admire the incredible fresco by Giorgio Vasari, The Last Judgment. Experience the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, considered one of the most important in the world. See why the Duomo complex is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Florence: Entry to Brunelleschi's Dome and Cathedral Complex

2. Florence: Entry to Brunelleschi's Dome and Cathedral Complex

Enjoy reserved entrance to Brunelleschi's Dome, part of Florence's Cathedral, with this ticket. Meet the local assistant at the meeting point, present your voucher, and receive your tickets to begin your experience. First, enter the Dome and climb 463 steps to reach the top. Please note that the way is narrow, there is no elevator, and the climb is not recommended for people suffering from heart problems, vertigo, or claustrophobia. Marvel at the egg-shaped architecture of the Dome, which was the largest such structure in the world in its time. On your visit to the Dome’s interior, you’ll have the opportunity to see the many frescoes and stained-glass windows. Admire Zuccari and Giorgio Vasari's frescoes of the Last Judgment, and enjoy a beautiful panorama over Florence and its surroundings from the summit.

Florence: Dome Climb, Museum and Baptistry Small-Group Tour

3. Florence: Dome Climb, Museum and Baptistry Small-Group Tour

Join in on this exciting adventure discovering the Duomo, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral complex. Your expert local guide will share with you the stories, legends, and secrets behind this incredible architectural monument. The tour then culminates with an extraordinary view from atop one of the largest Domes in the world. As you climb up the famous 463 steps, enjoy stunning views of the Cathedral interior and 16th-century frescoes. The small group setting of 12 people or less allows for the guides to provide you with a more personalized tour that will allow you to better understand Florence. Learn more and get the most out of your experience in a small group. 

Florence: Duomo & Brunelleschi Dome Climb Tour

4. Florence: Duomo & Brunelleschi Dome Climb Tour

Discover the beauty of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral during an exclusive adventure. Admire the 13th-century gothic church, a pearl of Florentine architecture and which now is considered the 4th biggest church in Europe. Find out about how the 13th century represented the golden age of Florence. Learn about this period of political and economic growth that needed to be shown off as an incredible monument Explore the oldest mosaics of Florence decorating the dome of the famous Baptistery of St. John. Learn the fascinating stories of the most remarkable Florentines that took inspiration from the oldest building in Florence. After your guided tour, get into the fun part and climb at your own pace to the very top of the largest dome in the world built by Brunelleschi. Rest at the top, and take in one of the most amazing views of Florence. In the interior, marvel at the 16th-century frescoes painted by Vasari and Zuccari.

From Rome: Florence and Pisa Full-Day Small-Group Tour

5. From Rome: Florence and Pisa Full-Day Small-Group Tour

Depart from Rome to the Northern province of Tuscany for a full-day tour to the “Cradle of the Renaissance”, crossing the green valley of the Tiber River to the slopes of the Apennines, passing the vineyards of Chianti before your arrival in Pisa. See “Piazza dei Miracoli” with its famous Leaning Tower and visit the Baptistery and the “Duomo”, all in shining white marble. At 12:00 PM depart toward Florence, the legendary city of artists and architects from the 14th to 17th centuries. Stop for lunch. At 02:30 PM meet with your professional guide for a walking tour of Florence. Once in the city center, you can breathe the atmosphere of medieval streets and craftsmen’s workshops and see masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and Botticelli, including Michelangelo’s David at the “Accademia”. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its beautiful dome projected by Brunelleschi and admire the Baptistery as well as Giotto’s Bell Tower. The tour ends with a breathtaking view from “Piazzale Michelangelo”, a superb panoramic view of the Tuscan capital, including “Ponte Vecchio”, Arno River and the “Duomo”. Then, back to Rome.

Florence: Climbing Tour of Brunelleschi’s Dome

6. Florence: Climbing Tour of Brunelleschi’s Dome

Skip the line with this tour of the Florence Cathedral and its famous cupola. Discover the history behind the Duomo of Florence, the Cupola, and Brunelleschi’s ahead-of-his-time innovations in engineering this 150 X 80 ft. wonder. An expert guide unveils the treasures within Florence Cathedral – works of art including Dante Before the City of Florence by Domenico di Michelino, Uccello’s famous clock, busts of Giotto and Brunelleschi, and decorative works by Donatello, Andrea del Castagno, and Gaddo Gaddi. Inside, discover one of the most elaborate stained-glass windows in Italy. As you climb all 463 steps to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, you’ll see another masterpiece close up – Zuccari and Vasari’s famous fresco. The day ends with panoramic views of Tuscany.

Florence: Skip-the-Line Brunelleschi's Dome Guided Tour

7. Florence: Skip-the-Line Brunelleschi's Dome Guided Tour

As you climb to the top of the dome your guide will tell you all about its construction and Brunelleschi’s design which won him the honor of overseeing the project, the last step in the building of the cathedral. Let your guide captivate you as you admire the beautiful views over Florence.

Florence Cathedral, Dome, and Panoramic Terrace Guided Tour

8. Florence Cathedral, Dome, and Panoramic Terrace Guided Tour

This exclusive tour begins with a guided visit of the interiors of the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and its panoramic north terrace. During the Guided Tour, those who wish to will have priority access to the famous Brunelleschi’s Dome. Avoiding the line, you will enter, accompanied by a licensed professional guide. Inside Santa Maria del Fiore, you will discover the superb works of art preserved there. Then, you will have the chance to go to one of the exclusive terraces of the Cathedral, where you can take in the magnificent scenery surrounding you, dominated by the amazing Brunelleschi Dome. At the end of the guided tour, you can continue your visit to the Opera del Duomo Museum, Giotto's Bell Tower, Crypt of Santa Reparata, and San Giovanni Baptistery on your own without any additional queues. Use your ticket to climb even higher up to the magnificent Dome to enjoy a spectacular 360° view of Florence.

From Rome: Florence Small-Group Trip

9. From Rome: Florence Small-Group Trip

Begin your full-day Florence adventure at Termini Station in Rome. Meet the local partner’s coordinator and receive your business class tickets for the high-speed train to Florence. With these tickets, enjoy comfortable reclinable seats, free Wi-fi, a welcome drink and snack, and access to the Bistro Car. The high-speed rail is fast and efficient, and you’ll arrive in Florence in no time. Once in Florence, meet your local expert guide at Piazza della Signora. Marvel at this beautiful square, an open-air museum with notable statues. From here, go directly to the Uffizi Gallery, just a skip and a hop away. The Uffizi Gallery houses 45 rooms of artwork spanning 8,000 square meters of space. After entering the museum, enjoy a comprehensive tour in a group of no more than 6 people. See master works by some of the greatest Renaissance artists, such as Sandro Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo. Learn about the political and social power of the Medici family who once owned this art as their private collection. Take a lunch break after your Uffizi tour before rejoining your guide for a comprehensive walking tour through this beautiful city. See the Ponte Vecchio, il Porcellino, the famous Brunelleschi Dome, the Baptistry, and last but not least, enjoy exclusive access to admire the incredible David by Michelangelo. At the end of the day, hop back on the train to Rome.

From Venice: Florence by High-Speed Train & Guided Tours

10. From Venice: Florence by High-Speed Train & Guided Tours

Journey to Florence from Venice by high-speed train in 2 hours and prepare yourself for a complete cultural immersion. Discover the city and its huge artistic patrimony, museums, monuments, palaces, and churches. Admire some of the most important artistic treasures in the world. Walk around Duomo Square and admire the beautiful Cathedral with the majestic Dome of Brunelleschi and the Bell Tower of Giotto. Then meet your guide and get ready to explore the beautiful Accademia Gallery, home of Michelangelo’s David. Afterward, explore the San Lorenzo Central Market and enjoy a tasting of local products, specially prepared for you. Then venture out on your own and discover Ponte Vecchio and the Piazza Della Signoria with its historical and architectural heritage such as Palazzo Vecchio, Loggia Dei Lanzi, and the Uffizi Gallery. Next to Palazzo Vecchio you will find the Neptune Fountain where you will connect back to your guide and visit the unique Uffizi Gallery which houses one of the best collections of Renaissance art in the world. Finally, you will head towards the Santa Maria Novella train station and depart back to Venice.

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4.2 / 5

based on 21 reviews

Our guide was very skilled and spoke great English. She made the historical stories and duomo artwork come to life with her explanations. The small group allows you to skip long lines. We were in Florence during a very off-peak season, and the lines for the Duomo were still very long. If you are willing to spend the extra money, it is well worth it!!

Superb experience, for an area that we do not know very well. Thanks in particular to our guide Marie who, in addition to knowing her subject perfectly, shared her enthusiasm with us and put herself at our level to share it with us. Many thanks to Marie for this trip to the heart of the Florentine renaissance

It was a ticket that could enter most facilities including the Duomo. It was valid for 3 days, so if you have time, I think you can enjoy it enough! I don't recommend climbing the Duomo and Giotto at once...lol The stairs are narrow and steep, so it's quite difficult.

The Duomo is a beautiful and a must see in Florence. I recommend taking a tour to learn about the history of the Cathedral and the city.

It would be the Brunelleschi Pass, it includes everything