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Florence Duomo Tour with Dome Climb

4.9(511 reviews)Florence, Italy
3hDurationGerman, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Join a small group for a guided tour of Florence’s Duomo Complex, which includes the Baptistery, Museum, and Cathedral. The tour provides insights into Renaissance art and architecture. Participants have the option to choose between an Express tour, which covers the Baptistery, Museum, and Cathedral façade, or an extended experience that includes climbing Giotto Tower after the main tour. For those looking for a challenge, a reserved slot allows climbers to ascend Brunelleschi’s Dome, involving 463 steps to reach the summit for panoramic views of Florence. This experience is suitable for those in good physical condition due to the strenuous nature of the dome climb. It is advisable to book in advance as spaces for the dome climb are limited.

Itinerary

1

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Face the façade that shook a city. Marble giants, Gothic lines, Dante’s Florence carved in stone. Your guide pulls the drama out of every detail.

2

Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo

Step inside the Opera Museum. Michelangelo’s unfinished Pietà stares back at you. Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise blaze with gold. Every room, a Renaissance punch.

3

Battistero Di San Giovanni

The mosaics ignite above you—scenes of heaven and hell that once crowned Medici weddings and Dante’s baptism. Light, gold, shock.

4

Cupola Del Brunelleschi

The forbidden climb. 463 steps of sweat, grit, obsession. Zuccari & Vasari’s Last Judgment wraps around you. Then—your moment at the top. Florence explodes 360° under your feet.

5

Campanile di Giotto

Your ticket keeps working. Return within 2 days and storm Giotto’s Tower. 414 steps, pure burn, pure adrenaline, skyline detonating. Takes approx. 45' to be done.

6

Crypt of Santa Reparata

Descend into the crypt and uncover Florence’s buried past. Stones older than the Dome. Silence, echoes, eternity. Valid anytime within 2 days. Takes 20' to be done.

What's included / not included

⚡ 2-hour guided tour → Baptistery, Opera del Duomo Museum, Cathedral façade (outside) - may change‼️Brunelleschi’s Dome climb (reserved slot, scheduled at the end)Local expert guide → stories, secrets, Renaissance dramaSome departures may begin with the Dome climb instead - in this case guide will cover Dome & MuseumHeadsets for groups larger than 5 → so you don’t miss a wordCathedral interior & Crypt (anytime within 3 days, self-guided)⭐ Giotto’s Bell Tower climb (anytime within 3 days)Small-group tour, VIP or Private Experience (depends on your selection)→ intense, drama, no crowds
Guide inside the cathedral/crypt and during Brunelleschi's Dome (could vary) and Giotto's tower.Gratuities

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suitable for people affected by claustophobia and vertigo
  • Backpacks are not allowed anywhere during the tour
  • Shoulder and knees must be covered
  • Guided portion takes 2h
  • Museum is closed each Tuesday of the month - Cathedral and crypt will be covered instead
  • Brunelleschi's Dome Climb takes approx. 1h to be done (going up and down).
  • The Dome Climb is usually scheduled at the end of the guided tour and takes 1 additional hour.
  • Depending on availability and to ensure the best possible experience, some departures may begin with the Dome climb instead. In this case, your guide will cover the Dome and the Museum during the 2-hour guided portion. The remaining areas of the Duomo complex can then be visited indipendently at any time (accordingly with opening hours) within the 3-day validity of your pass.
  • Baptistery close at 1:30 PM each first Sunday of the month.
  • Cathedral is closed (due to the mass) each Sunday and during Christian Holidays.

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