Guided Tours

Florence Cathedral Guided Tour with Optional Dome Climb

Name: Florence Cathedral Guided Tour with Optional Dome Climb
Start: 2024-05-11T12:00:00
End: 2024-05-11T13:00:00
Location: Florence

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Explore Florence Cathedral with optional Dome access and learn about its fascinating architecture from a local guide in your preferred language.

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
Expert English, Italian Spanish or French-speaking guide
Entry to Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral
Entry to Opera del Duomo Museum & Baptistery
Entry to Brunelleschi's Dome (optional)
Entry to Giotto's Bell Tower (optional)

Exclusions

Entry to the Secret Terrace

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Canada and over 36 countries have loved this experience

Luciano

5/5

May, 2024

We reserved the Florence Cathedral Guided Tour via Headout. We were met on time and at the meeting point by a member of the Accord Italy Tours. Then....Oh Oh....we were told that the guide would be delayed an hour...Oh Oh. We went for a couple of drinks, returned to the meeting point and no tour guide. We were in communication with the agency via WhatsApp and was told just to wait a few minuted and the guide would be there...Oh Oh. Ten minuted later Eva showed up, very apologetic, and what the heck, at least she showed up. WOW was Eva good, she guided us through the Cathederal (we were the only couple that day, so it was like a private tour), the Baptistry, and Cathedral Museum. Eva was super knowledgable and very nice. Afternoon started shady but turned out to be a terrific tour/afternoon.

Patricia

3/5

May, 2024

La entrada prioritaria no fue tal. Casi 1, hora haciendo cola a pleno sol. La guía no dio demasiada información. De las tres visitas guiadas que contratamos, de lejos la más decepcionante.

Bronwyn

3/5

Apr, 2024

The quality of the audio of our guide's voice was so soft, we had difficulty hearing, She was so kind, and we tried everything; however, her English was difficult to understand at times.

Julia

5/5

Apr, 2024

Our guide was very knowledgeable and told us great stories about the history of the Duomo, nearby buildings and Florence. It was raining and not an easy climb, but a great experience.

Alexandra

3/5

Apr, 2024

While I enjoyed my experience, the inclusions on this guided were not what was proposed. The tour only included the guided Dome Climb. We did not tour the Cathedral as was communicated.

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, headgear and sunglasses are also not allowed.
Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.

Accessibility

This Florence Cathedral complex is wheelchair accessible.
The Dome climb is not recommended for people with vertigo or heart conditions.

Additional information

Note that the climb to the top of the Cupola takes 463 steps with no elevator access. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes.

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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