Florence Cupola Guided Tour Promo 2023
Overview
After seeing the Duomo from all sides and visiting the inside of the cathedral, all you need to do to complete the experience is a climb to the top of the cupola. See the entire city from a single point by climbing to the top of Florence's Dome by Joining a guided tour with local expert guides to discover the structure's full history.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy a spectacular view of the city
• Climb to the top of the Cupola, the highest point in Florence
• See an admirable creation of art by Filippo Brunelleschi
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy a spectacular view of the city
• Climb to the top of the Cupola, the highest point in Florence
• See an admirable creation of art by Filippo Brunelleschi
Inclusions
- Official certified guide
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Entrance Ticket with reservation (you can climb the Dome only with RESERVATION)
- Entrance ticket to visit Baptistery, Bell Tower, Cathedral & Museum of Florence Duomo.
- Entry/Admission - Cupola del Brunelleschi
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cupola del Brunelleschi, Piazza del Duomo Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, 50122, Florence Italy
After seeing the Duomo from all sides and visiting the inside of the cathedral, all you need to do to complete the experience is a climb to the top of the cupola!
The exterior view of the Cupola is a showstopper but the only way to see the inside of the dome up close and enjoy the extraordinary view of Florence is to climb its 463 steps (there is no elevator).
Your guide will talk you through all about how the Cupola was designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi who won the competition for its commission in 1418.
The way up (and down) are basically tight corridors as the workmen who built the cathedral for maintenance, they were never thought of as being open to the public.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cupola del Brunelleschi, Piazza del Duomo Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, 50122, Florence Italy
On the interior of the dome, you can admire the Giorgio Vasari's frescoes of the Last Judgment (1572-9) up close with an interesting explanation of the frescoes from your guide on your way up to the top.
Look down and on the base, just above the drum, you'll see that Baccio d'Agnolo began adding a balcony in 1507 and how one of the eight sides were unfinished, there's a story behind it, your guide will reveal it to you on your way as to why the work was immediately halted, and to this day the other seven sides remain rough brick!
Once you climb to the top of the Cupola, you will be enchanted from the panoramic view of the Florence city in front of your eyes. Your guide will talk about the history and art of this Duomo Square and answer to any of your questions regarding Duomo.
The tour takes about an hour, the perfect amount to listen and climb to the top of Cupola. You can also enjoy the view on your own and spend more time on the top after the tour ends.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cupola del Brunelleschi, Piazza del Duomo Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, 50122, Florence Italy
After seeing the Duomo from all sides and visiting the inside of the cathedral, all you need to do to complete the experience is a climb to the top of the cupola!
The exterior view of the Cupola is a showstopper but the only way to see the inside of the dome up close and enjoy the extraordinary view of Florence is to climb its 463 steps (there is no elevator).
Your guide will talk you through all about how the Cupola was designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi who won the competition for its commission in 1418.
The way up (and down) are basically tight corridors as the workmen who built the cathedral for maintenance, they were never thought of as being open to the public.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cupola del Brunelleschi, Piazza del Duomo Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, 50122, Florence Italy
On the interior of the dome, you can admire the Giorgio Vasari's frescoes of the Last Judgment (1572-9) up close with an interesting explanation of the frescoes from your guide on your way up to the top.
Look down and on the base, just above the drum, you'll see that Baccio d'Agnolo began adding a balcony in 1507 and how one of the eight sides were unfinished, there's a story behind it, your guide will reveal it to you on your way as to why the work was immediately halted, and to this day the other seven sides remain rough brick!
Once you climb to the top of the Cupola, you will be enchanted from the panoramic view of the Florence city in front of your eyes. Your guide will talk about the history and art of this Duomo Square and answer to any of your questions regarding Duomo.
The tour takes about an hour, the perfect amount to listen and climb to the top of Cupola. You can also enjoy the view on your own and spend more time on the top after the tour ends.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair or strollers accessible
- No elevators or pets allowed
- You do not need a ticket to visit the Cathedral; you can enter it at any time before or after this tour
- Near public transportation
- After the first validation, the ticket is valid for 72 hours: you can use it to visit locations listed on your own time (the Bell-tower, Museum and the crypt inside the cathedral)
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
- 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
- Suitcases, backpacks, parcels, containers and large and medium-sized bags are not permitted inside the Dome
- Umbrellas, canes (when not used to assist walking), tripods for cameras and film cameras are not permitted inside the Dome
- Knives, scissors and metal tools that could be dangerous for people and the exhibited works are not permitted inside the Dome
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, physically not fit to climb steps, pregnant women and suffering from vertigo, claustrophobia or heart problems
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Jen T
June 2023
Sylvia did a great job showing us the highlights from the bird’s eye view of Florence. The climb is a little strenuous and I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone out of shape. The inside of the church is huge but not that decorated, except for the dome which was an architectural marvel and amazing ar...
Sylvia did a great job showing us the highlights from the bird’s eye view of Florence. The climb is a little strenuous and I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone out of shape. The inside of the church is huge but not that decorated, except for the dome which was an architectural marvel and amazing artwork at the time. So you definitely want to climb to the dome if you can and there were no signs explaining the art so Sylvia was clutch. There were some signs explaining the tools that were invented to build the dome, which r stored up near the top of the dome - quite impressive. The tour includes 72 hours to go climb the bell tower, go to the museum (stunning historical church doors and altars), and another church building - worth it if you want to see all that. So if you don’t want all that and can look up the dome artwork history while you wait in line (can be long), you can just buy tickets to what u want when you get there but the conveniences/tour guide explanations were worth it for us.Carly B
September 2022
Great tour. Ended up getting bumped in time but it worked out better than expected! They even gave us free vouchers for wine for moving the time. Tour guide was exceptional and knew a lot of history of the city and was able to answer most of my history buff husband’s questions. He was also able...
Great tour. Ended up getting bumped in time but it worked out better than expected! They even gave us free vouchers for wine for moving the time. Tour guide was exceptional and knew a lot of history of the city and was able to answer most of my history buff husband’s questions. He was also able to talk the in-laws through the many steps to the top.Royjeff88
August 2021
Excellent guided tour and visit. Our guide Ivano was very kind and welcoming. His knowkedge of the cathedral and the dome is impressive. I highly recommand, this monument, the painting, the architecture, everything is breathtaking.
Excellent guided tour and visit. Our guide Ivano was very kind and welcoming. His knowkedge of the cathedral and the dome is impressive. I highly recommand, this monument, the painting, the architecture, everything is breathtaking.Anthony_H
September 2019
Walking up the dome was a great experience. There are almost 500 steps but totally worth the climb. We did have time to rest a few times going up while learning the history of the Cuploa Dome. The view from the top was spectacular! Getting a close-up view while climbing up of the interior dome ar...
Walking up the dome was a great experience. There are almost 500 steps but totally worth the climb. We did have time to rest a few times going up while learning the history of the Cuploa Dome. The view from the top was spectacular! Getting a close-up view while climbing up of the interior dome artwork was amazing. And the ticket for the Dome gave us Free access to the museum and the church afterwords! Great tour!heikol786
June 2023
Der Besuch der Kuppel mit unserem exzellenten Guide Ivan war jeden Schritt wert, und der Blick von oben auf die Dächer von Florenz ist unglaublich und unbedingt empfehlenswert
Der Besuch der Kuppel mit unserem exzellenten Guide Ivan war jeden Schritt wert, und der Blick von oben auf die Dächer von Florenz ist unglaublich und unbedingt empfehlenswertcarolinamQ2915EY
December 2022
Excelente experiencia. El guía Iván entrega datos muy interesantes y es muy amable durante toda la visita, aún con aquellos que tenemos miedo a las alturas. Desde la cúpula se ve una vista hermosa de todo Florencia. Vale la pena la visita.
Excelente experiencia. El guía Iván entrega datos muy interesantes y es muy amable durante toda la visita, aún con aquellos que tenemos miedo a las alturas. Desde la cúpula se ve una vista hermosa de todo Florencia. Vale la pena la visita.