Florence Duomo Guided Tour with Dome Climb
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Experience Highlights
Live the full experience of the Duomo of Florence with a 2h 30 min guided tour that includes the cathedral, the famous dome of Brunelleschi and the ascent of Giotto's bell tower.
Accompanied by a guide in English or Spanish, you will discover the secrets of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, its interior masterpieces and the different architectural stages that have made it an icon of the Renaissance.
In addition, your ticket gives you 72-hour access to the Baptistery, the Duomo Opera Museum and the archaeological site of Santa Reparata, so you can continue exploring the complex at your own pace.
- See Florence from the heights of the dome and bell tower.
- Enjoy a guided tour in English or Spanish inside the cathedral.
- Take advantage of 72-hour access to the rest of the Duomo complex.
What’s included
- Guided tour of the Duomo with access to the Brunelleschi dome
- Entrance to the Duomo
- Entrance to the Baptistery, Duomo Opera Museum, Santa Reparata (valid for 72 hours)
- Entrance to the Giotto Bell Tower
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Step by Step
This guided tour is the perfect way to get to know the monumental heart of Florence in depth, combining art, history and the best panoramic views of the city. For approximately 2h 30 min, you will follow an expert guide who will help you understand how the Duomo became one of the great symbols of the Italian Renaissance.
The tour starts in Piazza della Repubblica, where you will meet your guide. From there you will walk together to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, where you will enter with your group for a guided tour of the cathedral, with headphones to comfortably listen to all the explanations.
Inside, you will discover unique details such as Paolo Uccello's clock, Vasari's frescoes, Bandinelli's marble choir and the different architectural styles that reflect centuries of art and devotion. The guide will point out the most important elements so that you don't miss anything.
With your ticket you will also have access to Brunelleschi's Dome and Giotto's Bell Tower, where you will climb the historic stairs to enjoy spectacular views of Florence: the reddish rooftops, the Arno River, the Tuscan hills and the medieval streets at your feet.
To complete the experience, the ticket includes 72-hour access to the Baptistery, the Duomo Opera Museum and Santa Reparata, which you can visit on your own, before or after the guided tour, at your convenience. This is the most convenient way to give the Duomo complex the time it deserves, without rushing.