Guided Tours

Florence Cathedral Guided Tour with Optional Dome & Bell Tower Climb

Name: Florence Cathedral Guided Tour with Optional Dome & Bell Tower Climb
Start: 2024-11-20T09:45:00
End: 2024-11-20T11:15:00
Location: Florence

Tour guide leading a group at the Florence Duomo, preparing for the optional Cupola Climb, in Florence, Italy

Group of tourists on a guided tour of Florence Duomo, preparing for the Cupola climb, with the magnificent cathedral in the background

Group of tourists on a guided tour of Florence Duomo, preparing for the optional Cupola Climb, with the magnificent cathedral in the background

Visitors climbing Brunelleschi Dome with view of Florence, part of Skip-the-Line Accademia tour.

Learn about the fascinating architecture of Florence Cathedral, and add on access to Giotto's Bell Tower and Brunelleschi's Dome if you desire!

Highlights

Explore Florence's Cathedral Square with a guided tour, gaining expert insights on the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Opera Museum.
In the language of your choice, delve into the marble façade and ornate frescoes of Florence Cathedral.
After your tour, get the freedom to self-explore, and even climb Brunelleschi's Dome and Giotto's Bell Tower if you choose the right ticket option.
Fun fact: Beneath the dome, you will find a stunning Italian Renaissance fresco by Giorgio Vasari, The Last Judgment.

Inclusions

Guided tour of the Florence Cathedral Complex with entry
Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish or French-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Access to Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the Crypt of Santa Reparata, Opera del Duomo Museum, & St. John's Baptistery
Access to Giotto's Bell Tower (if selected)
Access to Brunelleschi's Dome (if selected)

Exclusions

Access to the Secret Terraces

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Tereza

5/5

Nov, 2024

Meeting place was easy to find and our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Andrea had a good command of English. Having additional access to the museum and baptistry was a bonus.

Susanne

3/5

Nov, 2024

The tour guide was super nice, super informed and super flexible. When booking the ticket it was mentioned that a dome climb was included (albeit without a guide), after booking it turned out that no dome climb was included. When we tried to change the booking or complain, the chat was delayed so that we always had to start again. We only got a solution on the spot, not with headout, but directly with the provider at the meeting point. They were able to rebook the ticket without any problems, even though it was no longer possible to climb the dome.

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Matthew

4/5

Oct, 2024

The dome climb was excellent but we were disappointed that it didn't allow us direct access to the main cathedral afterwards and we had to queue again for this. I'm not sure how we managed to jump any queues as advertised...

Yuriko

5/5

Oct, 2024

There was a long cue for entering Florence Duomo, Bell Tower and so on, so it was good for us to avoid waiting for a long hours. The guide had a lot of knowledge for the history and her story was interesting.

Hector

5/5

Oct, 2024

Was the highlight of our trip to Florence. The views were spectacular and our guide was very informational. Would recommend this tour to anyone.

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Your experience

Faith, history, art

The Duomo Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a unique and rich blend of faith, history, and art. Explore the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the most ancient churches in Florence. Dive into the knowledge of the expert guide to discover what makes this place so inimitable and unique.

Climbing the Cupola

At the end of the tour, your guide will lead you to the entrance of the Cupola. From here, you can climb to the top and discover it at your leisure. Halfway through your journey to the top, you will get to see the magnificent arched fresco of The Last Judgement by Giorgio Vasari. The vivid imagery replete with realism will not fail to leave a mark on you. The end of your journey will be rewarded by the breathtaking 360-degree panorama of Florence.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders. Sandals/flip-flops, hats, and sunglasses must be removed before entry.
Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.
Leave your luggage and backpacks behind. Only small bags are allowed inside the museum.

Accessibility

Ramps are available at the Museum, Cathedral, Baptistry, and Santa Reparata for easy access.
The Dome and Bell Tower are not accessible by wheelchair and not recommended for guests with mobility issues, back problems, or heart conditions.
Guide dogs (with relevant certification) are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

There are a whopping 463 steps to the top of the Dome and 414 steps to the top of Giotto's Bell Tower, with no elevator access. Are you up for the challenge?
Dome access is so exclusive, even guides can't get in. Yep, you read that right! Dome access is just for the privileged few, so you'll be unaccompanied for that part of the tour.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.

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