Shared Brunelleschi Dome Audio Guided Tour in Florence
Make the most of your visit to Florence by exploring Brunelleschi's Dome with our comprehensive ticket, designed to offer a rich and immersive experience. Discover the history and artistry of this architectural marvel with a multilingual audio guide, and benefit from a live guide available in English or Italian to answer your questions.
Inside the Dome, be amazed by the vibrant stained-glass windows and the dramatic Last Judgment frescoes by Zuccari and Vasari, capturing the essence of the Renaissance. Our tour combines professional pre-recorded commentary with real-time interaction, allowing you to enjoy the experience at your own pace while engaging with a knowledgeable guide.
After the Dome tour, your ticket gives you access to the other attractions of the Duomo Complex, including the Baptistery, Bell Tower, Cathedral, Crypt, and Museum. Explore at your leisure and enjoy Florence’s artistic and spiritual heritage.
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What's included in Shared Brunelleschi Dome Audio Guided Tour in Florence
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cupola Del Brunelleschi
Enjoy our exclusive guided visit to the Dome of the Florence Cathedral. The history of this monument is ancient and very peculiar. It started in 1418 when a contest to design the Dome was announced, with a relevant prize of 200 gold florins and eternal fame for the winner. The leading architects of that age came to Florence and presented their ideas. Brunelleschi was the winner and Lorenzo Ghiberti was the co-superintendent. The project had been considered absurd by many engineers, and the realization was indeed hard and with many obstacles, but not impossible. On March 25, 1436, for the Feast of the Annunciation, Pope Eugenius IV and a group of cardinals and bishops consecrated the finished Cathedral. Since then the Dome is a symbol of the Florentine Renaissance. Get professional pre-recorded comments. Have your curiosity satisfied by asking the live guide about the works as well. Experience the perfect tour with this highly innovative museum-visiting format.
Campanile di GiottoPass-by Only
Giotto's Bell Tower is a stunning Gothic-style tower standing next to the Florence Cathedral (Duomo) in Piazza del Duomo. Designed by Giotto di Bondone in 1334, the 84-meter (276-foot) tower is adorned with intricate marble panels, sculptures, and reliefs by artists like Andrea Pisano and Luca della Robbia. The bell tower’s 414 steps lead to a breathtaking panoramic view of Florence, offering one of the best vantage points in the city. Part of the Cathedral complex, Giotto’s Campanile is a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic architecture, harmonizing elegance and structural brilliance.
Museo Dell'opera Del DuomoPass-by Only
The Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence houses an extraordinary collection of sculptures, artworks, and artifacts from the Florence Cathedral complex. Located behind the Duomo, the museum preserves original masterpieces that once adorned Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery. Highlights include Michelangelo’s Pietà, Donatello’s Magdalene, and the stunning original panels of Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise. The museum also features a spectacular reconstruction of the Duomo’s original façade and offers visitors a deeper understanding of the artistic and architectural achievements of the Florentine Renaissance.
Inclusions
- On-site assistance by local staff
- 1 hr 15 minutes tour with a licensed Tour Leader
- Brunelleschi's Dome reserved tickets
- Ticket valid for 72 hrs for 5 attractions: Dome, Cathedral, Baptistery, Bell tower, Opera Museum
- Pre-recorded multilingual commentary
- A professional Guide to escort you and help with further questions
- Extras
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please keep in mind that the mosaics of the Baptistery are under restoration
- The Opera Museum is closed on the first Tuesday of every month
- Entry to the attractions requires compliance with the dress code: shoulders and legs must be covered, otherwise entry would be denied.
- Luggage and large bags are not allowed inside the attractions. If needed, you can make use of the free luggage storage service.
- Not recommended for those who suffer from claustrophobia.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In front of the Porta della Mandorla of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral at the opposite side od Chocolate Lindt Shop - Piazza del Duomo, Firenze. Look for our assistant wearing a brigth yellow vest.
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Ticket Redemption
Porta della Mandorla, left side of the Cathedral, opposite the Lindt Chocolate Shop where you will meet our ACCORD staff wearing a yellow vest
