Florence Duomo and Brunelleschi's Dome Small Group Tour

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Duration:3 hours to 4 hours (approx.)
Location: Florence, Tuscany

From $92.14

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TRAVELER PHOTOS

•Take advantage of exclusive access to the Cathedral with Brunelleschi's Pass.

•Climb Brunelleschi's dome and soak up the spectacular views of the city and surrounding Tuscan countryside.

•Enjoy the most famous architectural masterpieces of Florence's religious center in one tour, accompanied by an expert local guide.

•Join our small group walking tour for a more personalized and interactive experience.

•Focus on the highlights of the Museum of the Opera del Duomo in the company of an expert guide.

•Visit the Baptistery of St. John to complete the exclusive tour.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Piazza del Duomo
Meet your guide at Duomo Square and start discovering the most famous monument in the heart of Florence. Your included Brunelleschi Pass gives you pre-reserved access to all attractions in the Duomo Complex: Museum, Baptistery, the Cathedral, and Brunelleschi's Dome.
2. Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Enter the iconic cathedral from a separate entrance for small groups. In the company of your expert guide, learn about the Cathedral, its construction through the centuries, and how it came to be the center of Florence's religious life. Your guide will help you understand how the Duomo relates to all of the other gorgeous buildings in the Square. Your Brunelleschi Pass will give you access to the Cathedral and other monuments.
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In the company of an expert, get priority admission to the octagonal Baptistery of St. John, best known for its ceiling decorated by golden mosaics. It's also renowned for its gleaming bronze doors, known as the Gates of Paradise. Gaze at the relief work on the detailed panels, and you might be surprised to learn that these are not the originals. The authentic bronze East Doors are currently on display in the Museum.
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Explore the magnificent Duomo Museum in Florence, home to an impressive collection of priceless art and artifacts from the city's rich history. With your knowledgeable guide, discover fascinating exhibits such as the original wooden scaffolding used in constructing the iconic dome, Donatello's breathtaking sculptures, and the renowned Gates of Paradise from the Baptistery. Admire Michelangelo's Pietà and other incredible works of art while learning about their history and significance from your expert guide. Allow the museum's incredible masterpieces to transport you back in time to Florence's Renaissance heyday, and discover the rich cultural heritage of this captivating city.
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Enjoy the privileges of pre-reserved tickets and climb the famous dome at your leisure. See the wonderful paintings of the Last Judgment by Vasari and Zuccari up close. This magnificent display is still among the largest fresco paintings in the world! Once at the top, enjoy breathtaking views of Tuscany and Florence as you soak up the best experience in the city.
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Choose to climb Giotto's bell tower, one of the four principal monuments on the Piazza del Duomo, at your own pace. Decked out in white, pink, and green marble like the cathedral next to it, this majestic square bell tower is considered to be the most beautiful campanile in Italy. In fact, it was probably designed more for decorative than for functional purposes. Your tickets allow you to access the Bell Tower for 72 hours.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church that can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, even without warning (for the funeral of a Cardinal, for example)
• Consider leaving a buffer before your next tour as the Cupola climb may take longer than expected
• Please be aware that the off season is an opportunity for restoration work, often unannounced.
• Visitors are advised that the Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault. We apologize for the inconvenience.
• Entry to the Cathedral is not guaranteed as the Cathedral is a working church and hours can change without notice due to liturgical or other reasons. Our guides make every effort to enter the Cathedral with guests.
• Please note that backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
• Florence can be very warm in the summer. Please be advised that this tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
• Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
• Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
• Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
• There are 463 steps to climb the dome at the end of the tour (and no elevator).

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Posted By : Molly_S
Learning about the Duomo and the art of Florence. Climbing the steps to the Duomo was awesome, great view!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 12:12:30

Posted By : GIMLAY_T
Our guide Nora was knowledgeable and she is passionate to share the rich history of not just the Duomo but of Florence.
The climb up the dome was manageable and the view is spectacular.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 12:22:44

Posted By : Christine_S
Delightful tour guide who shared a wealth of information. Giada was warm, friendly and very fun to share our three hours with. She shared so many interesting stories with our group of about 12. I think some of us were a little nervous but she prepared us for what it would be.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 13:03:51

Posted By : CHRISTOPHER_S
Amazing experience! Guide (Sarah) did an awesome job providing the history of the Duomo. For those wondering…the hike up is a bit strenuous and if you are claustrophobic just be mindful it is a tight space for 90% of the climb. Payoff is still amazing.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 03:23:00

Posted By : lisamC2949JL
Very disappointing tour! The tour guide Anastasia was fantastic with her knowledge and history, however, she received tickets for 4/10 instead of 5/10. She tried to rectify, but we had. A 35 minute wait to get the new tickets to get into the Baptistry, then only toured the museum for 25 minutes-and never made it to the second floor. After waiting 45 minutes, we finally climbed the steps to the dome and our guide had to leave us for another tour. We never got to see or hear the history of the cathedral and were told we had to stand in the long public line to access the cathedral since our tickets were gone! Our tour was supposed to end at 2:00 and at this point it was 3:30 so we had to get something to eat. This tour company should refund our money since we only had 1/2 a tour! We were only in Florence for 2 days and this was our main tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 11:36:22

Posted By : Guide05722541430
Beautiful city! Plan your visit to the Academy in advance so you can see Michelangelo's David. Same with the Duomo!
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 16:27:19

Posted By : Carolyn_K
We had a wonderful tour with our group leader. She was very knowledgeable. Everything was on time and moved nicely through the Duomo.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 15:42:25

Posted By : F8625LVsharonp
Valentina was a brilliant guide - so passionate about the subject and so informative - would highly recommend - great value and so much included in the price
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 08:14:21

Posted By : Pedro_T
The guide was excellent and very knowledgeable, thoroughly enjoyed the visit, would definitely
recommended
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 15:38:52

Posted By : WILLIAM_R
The museum tour was the historical highlight of the day. Guide Sophia was an art historian and impressive in sharing her knowledge of the Duomo.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 04:35:49