Florence Brunelleschi’s Dome Guided Climb and Giotto’s Tower
Skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets and climb Brunelleschi’s Dome, a Renaissance masterpiece. Enjoy breathtaking views of Florence and the Tuscan hills while learning about the dome’s construction and Giorgio Vasari’s frescoes of the Last Judgment. End your experience with tickets to Giotto’s Bell Tower for even more stunning views of the city.
• Skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets. • Expert local guide provides cultural insights. • Small group experience for a personalized tour. • Explore Florence’s top landmarks from unique perspectives.
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Florence Brunelleschi’s Dome Guided Climb and Giotto’s Tower
What's included in Florence Brunelleschi’s Dome Guided Climb and Giotto’s Tower
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza del DuomoPass-by Only
Meet your expert local guide at Piazza del Duomo and join a small group for an unforgettable 1-hour journey to the top of Florence. Skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets and climb Brunelleschi’s Cupola, one of the greatest architectural feats of the Renaissance.
Ascend to the top of Brunelleschi’s Cupola, the crown jewel of the Florence Cathedral. Skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets as you climb the 463 steps, making stops at key points inside the dome to admire Giorgio Vasari’s remarkable frescoes of the Last Judgment. At the summit, enjoy breathtaking views of Florence’s red rooftops and the rolling Tuscan hills. Along the way, learn about the genius of Filippo Brunelleschi and his extraordinary architectural achievements. Your guide will point out key landmarks and offer cultural and historical context to enrich the experience.
Conclude your tour with a self-guided visit to Giotto’s Bell Tower, offering one of the best views of Florence. At your own pace, climb this historic tower to enjoy panoramic vistas of the city and the surrounding Tuscan landscape.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Brunelleschi’s Cupola
- Expert local guide
- Access to the panoramic views from the Duomo
- Headsets to hear the guide better
- Tickets to climb Giotto's Bell Tower
- Pre-reserved tickets for Brunelleschi's Cupola
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Sleeveless shirts and shorts or skirts above the knees are not allowed inside the Cathedral.
- Please note that backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
- Please note that Brunelleschi’s Dome requires climbing 463 steps, with no lift available.
- 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.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We meet in Piazza del Duomo, 41, directly across from the cafe of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
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Ticket Redemption
Please find your guide at the meeting spot. They will have all of the necessary tickets.
