Florence Skip-the-Line Duomo Tour with Guide & Brunelleschi Dome
Skip the entrance lines and climb to the top of Brunelleschi's Dome in a Small Group with an expert guide! Majestically dominating the city skyline, the terracotta dome of Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (or Florence Duomo, as it’s more commonly known) is easily Florence's most iconic attraction. Experience this masterpiece of architectural genius.
Please be aware that every 1st Tuesday of each month, the Cathedral Museum is closed and will be subsituted by a guided tour inside the Baptistry.
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Skip-the-Line: Florence Duomo Tour with Brunelleschi's Dome Climb
What's included in Florence Skip-the-Line Duomo Tour with Guide & Brunelleschi Dome
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
This tour meets at our shop at 9/R Via dei Cimatori. Here you can check in, meet your guide and make use of the bathroom and wifi
Pass by the Marble Workshop where the stonemasons restore the famous statues of the Florence Cathedral
Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo
Learn about the masterpieces of the museum - such as the original doors of the Baptistery, Pietà by Michelangelo, Mary Magdalene by Donatello and the see the various designs of the Dome in wood
Inclusions
- Skip-the-Line Duomo tickets
- Expert Local guide
- Guided tour of the Cathedral Museum
- Dome Climb
- Guided tour of Cathedral and Dome
- Gratuities
- Guided tour of the Terraces
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 7 years. Children under 7 y.o. are not allowed. Children not included in the total number of people in the booking, will be denied access to the tour
- Good physical condition required
- Good walking shoes required - flip flops are not allowed
- Most catholic churches in Italy require a dress code in order to enter. For The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, you are requested to be covered from shoulders to knees (shoulders, chest, stomach and thighs must be all covered by clothing) It is permissible to wear shorts, provided that they are long enough to cover your thighs and knees. You are also permitted to wear tank tops or spaghetti strap dresses, but you will need to bring with you a garment (shawl, jacket, cardigan) that can cover all the exposed parts between your shoulders and knees when you enter the building. Thank you for your understanding and if please contact us if you require further clarification.
- The tickets included with your tour are valid for one-time entrance to every site of the Opera del Duomo complex (Museum, Bell Tower, Baptistery, Crypt). As part of the tour, you will enter the museum, private terraces and climb to the top of the dome. These sites will not be accessible a second time with the ticket that we provide. So, for example: If you wish to visit the museum again after the tour, you will need to independently purchase a new ticket. You can use the ticket provided to enter (one time per site) the remaining location: The Bell Tower, Baptistery and Cathedral Crypt. Post-tour the skip-the-line service is no longer guaranteed. Please show your ticket to the personnel at each site and they will indicate the first time slot available for you.
- Our professional, licensed guide will give you all the context you need to fully appreciate the Renaissance masterpiece
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- YOUR TOUR MEETS AT OUR SHOP: Located at Via dei Cimatori 9 Red, 950122 Florence. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Minimum age is 7 years. Children under 7 y.o. are not allowed. • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Not recommended for pregnant women • Not recommended for participants with back problems • A moderate amount of walking is involved • VERY IMPORTANT: Aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time. No refund will be granted for late arrivals.
