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Florence Cathedral Guided Tour (Optional Dome & Bell Tower Climb)

Tour guide with group at Florence Duomo, ready for optional Cupola Climb, Florence, Italy.
Tour group with guide outside Florence Cathedral, Italy.
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's Dome at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy.
    • 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.

    • Elevate your visit with a 1-hour walking tour of Florence’s most iconic sites.

    • Guided tour of the Florence Cathedral Complex with entry

    • Access to Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the Crypt of Santa Reparata, Opera del Duomo Museum, & St. John's Baptistery

    • Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish or French-speaking guide (as per option selected)

    • Access to Giotto's Bell Tower (as per option selected)

    • Access to Brunelleschi's Dome (as per option selected)

    • 1-hour walking tour of Florence (as per option selected)

    • Access to the Secret Terraces
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Spain and over 32 countries have loved this experience
    Linda Reilly

    Linda

    5/5

    Mar, 2025

    Guide was incredible and loved teaching us the history of Florence. She is a phenomenal professional and we are forever grateful to her.
    Catia D’ Andreamatteo

    Catia

    5/5

    Mar, 2025

    The very professional guide and the wonderful explanations she gave us about the cathedral and what is inside the museum
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    Anastasia Gabriella Borris

    Anastasia

    3/5

    Feb, 2025

    The guid was friendly but not as informative as expected, our tickets were supposed to be skip the lines but we waited outside for almost a half hour in an "expedited ticket" line... we spent less than 40 minutes actually learning about anything historical.
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    Bigot

    5/5

    Feb, 2025

    We only had one guide for the 4 of us! Angela was perfect! We learned so much about the history of Florence and its monuments! The guided tour is a must if you want to understand the history of these places.
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    Mary Leonard

    Mary

    5/5

    Jan, 2025

    Our tour guide, Victoria, was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Buying the tickets and finding the meeting place were both very easy.
  • 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.

  • 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.

    • Baptistery: Please note that the Baptistery's vault mosaics are currently under restoration and are not visible. The Baptistery closes at 2pm every first Sunday of the month.

    • Opera del Duomo Museum: The museum is closed every first Tuesday of the month.

    • 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.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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