Florence Dome Climb & Must See Sites Guided Walking Tour

Florence, Italy
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Stroll through the city centre to Piazza Duomo along with your knowledgeable tour guide. With skip-the-line entry, you can climb to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome for a spectacular view of Florence. The Dome itself is a symbol of the city, famous for its design and architectural engineering.

Note that your Dome ticket also allows you entry to the Cathedral, the Crypt, the Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Museo dell’Opera. Tickets are valid for 72 hours from first entry.

What's included

  • Professional art historian guide
  • Local taxes
  • Walking Hotel pick up (selected hotels only)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Piazza di Santa Croce
    30m
    Meet your guide by Dante's statue in front of the famous Basilica di Santa Croce or, if your hotel is central located, meet her in the lobby and start your walking tour from there.
  2. Ponte Vecchio
    30m
    Then, your tour takes you past the “Porcellino” (little pig) market, and on to Florence’s oldest bridge, the Ponte Vecchio. You’ll learn about the bridge’s rich history, and how the Vasari Corridor dramatically changed the shops that line the bridge.
  3. Piazza della Signoria
    30m
    The political centre of Florence, Piazza della Signoria, is next,
  4. Piazza Del Duomo
    30m
    Then the Piazza Duomo where you’ll marvel at the Cathedral’s unique marble decoration, and of course, Brunelleschi’s Dome.
  5. Cupola Del Brunelleschi
    30m · Admission ticket included
    At this point on the tour, your guide will give you instructions to get to the top of the Dome with your skip-the-line tickets.

    Wear comfortable shoes! There are 463 steps (no elevator), but the views are worth it!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

under the white marble statue of Dante, in front of the church.

End point
Pickup details

Please provide the address of your accomodation. If it's central located in Florence, your guide will meet you in the lobby and start the walking tour from there.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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