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Florence Duomo Express Tour with Optional Dome Climb Upgrade
3.9(968 reviews)Florence, Italy
1h15DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Join a guided express tour of the Florence Duomo, where you will have priority access to avoid long lines. The tour includes an exploration of the building's history and art, featuring stained-glass windows, frescoes, and Vasari’s The Last Judgment inside the dome. The tour is suitable for those interested in architecture and art history. Note that there is an optional upgrade available for climbing the dome. Be aware of the group size and duration before booking.
Itinerary
1
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Your tour will begin just in front of the entrance to the Duomo ticket office at Piazza di San Giovanni, where your guide will lead you passed the public lines and directly into the cathedral, thanks to our special no wait access. Upon entering the church, your guide will begin the story of this incredible feat of engineering that required a whole new process for its construction. Including how, after nearly 200 years of construction, architect Filippo Brunelleschi's innovative approach finally enabled its completion. In addition to learning the history of this magnificent structure, you will also view the beautiful details of its interior including elaborate marble floors, stained-glass windows, and beautiful frescos. Your tour will be capped off by the viewing of Vasari’s famous Last Judgement, which lines the incredible 375 ft high dome. After your thirty-minute guided tour you will have the option to remain and explore the Duomo at your leisure or continue out to the beautiful Piazza del Duomo.
2
Cupola Del Brunelleschi
The Brunelleschi Dome, part of the Florence Cathedral, is a crowning architectural achievement by Filippo Brunelleschi. Completed in the 15th century, it stands as an engineering marvel, showcasing a double-shell structure with an inner and outer dome. The red-tiled exterior harmonizes with the city's skyline. Climbing to the top will reward you with unparalleled panoramic views of Florence, making it a testament to Brunelleschi's innovative genius and a symbol of Renaissance ingenuity.
3
Museo della Misericordia di Firenze
This tour also includes tickets to the nearby Museo della Misericordia. You can visit this jewel of a museum on your own to see its selection of Renaissance paintings and learn about the history of the ambulance corps that was founded to deal with the Black Death.
What's included / not included
Climbing Access Ticket to the Dome [if option selected]Entry tickets to the Museo della Misericordia30-minute guided tour with an expert, English-speaking local guideEntrance to the Baptistry, the Giotto Bell Tower & Duomo Museum [if Dome option selected]Priority access to the Florence Duomo
GratuitiesDome access [if upgrade option not selected]
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- The Museum closes at 4:00 PM. If you booked a tour at 3:00 PM or 3:30 PM you can visit the museum before your tour (by presenting the voucher at the entrance) or on the following day.
- Please note that entry to the Florence Cathedral is subject to a strict dress code. Guests must ensure that their shoulders and knees are covered. Visitors who do not comply with these requirements may be refused entry.
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