Florence Duomo and Brunelleschi's Dome Small Group Tour
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158 Ratings
Firenze
Experience the awe-inspiring Florence Duomo and Brunelleschi's Dome on a small group tour. Climb the dome for breathtaking views, explore the Museum of the Opera del Duomo, and visit the Baptistery of St. John. Join us for an immersive and personalized experience!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piazza del Duomo - Meet your guide at Duomo Square and start discovering the most famous monument in the heart of Florence.
    Your included Brunelleschi Pass gives you pre-reserved access to all attractions in the Duomo Complex:
    Museum, Baptistery, the Cathedral, and Brunelleschi’s Dome.
  • Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Enter the iconic cathedral from a separate entrance for small groups.
    In the company of your expert guide, learn about the Cathedral, its construction through the centuries, and how it came to be the center of Florence’s religious life.
    Your guide will help you understand how the Duomo relates to all of the other gorgeous buildings in the Square.

Your Brunelleschi Pass will give you access to the Cathedral and other monuments.

  • The Baptistery of St. John - In the company of an expert, get priority admission to the octagonal Baptistery of St. John, best known for its ceiling decorated by golden mosaics. It’s also renowned for its gleaming bronze doors, known as the Gates of Paradise.
    Gaze at the relief work on the detailed panels, and you might be surprised to learn that these are not the originals. The authentic bronze East Doors are currently on display in the Museum.
  • Opera del Duomo Museum - Explore the magnificent Duomo Museum in Florence, home to an impressive collection of priceless art and artifacts from the city’s rich history. With your knowledgeable guide, discover fascinating exhibits such as the original wooden scaffolding used in constructing the iconic dome, Donatello’s breathtaking sculptures, and the renowned Gates of Paradise from the Baptistery.
    Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and other incredible works of art while learning about their history and significance from your expert guide.
    Allow the museum’s incredible masterpieces to transport you back in time to Florence’s Renaissance heyday, and discover the rich cultural heritage of this captivating city.
  • Brunelleschi’s dome - Enjoy the privileges of pre-reserved tickets and climb the famous dome at your leisure.
    See the wonderful paintings of the Last Judgment by Vasari and Zuccari up close. This magnificent display is still among the largest fresco paintings in the world!
    Once at the top, enjoy breathtaking views of Tuscany and Florence as you soak up the best experience in the city.
  • Giotto’s Bell Tower - Choose to climb Giotto’s bell tower, one of the four principal monuments on the Piazza del Duomo, at your own pace.

Decked out in white, pink, and green marble like the cathedral next to it, this majestic square bell tower is considered to be the most beautiful campanile in Italy. In fact, it was probably designed more for decorative than for functional purposes.

Your tickets allow you to access the Bell Tower for 72 hours.

What's Included
  • Pre-reserved tickets for the Baptistery
  • Brunelleschi Pass for Cathedral of Florence access
  • Tickets to climb Brunelleschi’s Dome included
  • Small group tour for personal engagement
  • Pre-reserved tickets for the Museum of the Duomo
  • Brunelleschi Pass grants complete site access
What's Not Included
  • Transport to the meeting spot
Additional Information

•Gain exclusive entry to the Cathedral with a Brunelleschi’s Pass.

•Ascend Brunelleschi’s dome and marvel at the panoramic vistas of the bustling city and the serene Tuscan landscape.

•Experience the famous architectural wonders of Florence’s religious epicenter in a comprehensive tour led by a knowledgeable local guide.

•Participate in our intimate walking tour for a more customized and engaging journey.

•Explore the key exhibits of the Duomo’s Museum of the Opera, guided by a specialist.

•Complete your exclusive journey with a visit to the Baptistery of St. John.

  • The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church that can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, even without warning (for the funeral of a Cardinal, for example)
  • Consider leaving a buffer before your next tour as the Cupola climb may take longer than expected
  • Please be aware that the off season is an opportunity for restoration work, often unannounced.
  • Visitors are advised that the Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault. We apologize for the inconvenience.
  • Entry to the Cathedral is not guaranteed as the Cathedral is a working church and hours can change without notice due to liturgical or other reasons. Our guides make every effort to enter the Cathedral with guests.
  • Please note that backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
  • Florence can be very warm in the summer. Please be advised that this tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
  • 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.
  • Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
  • Please note that the Cathedral is closed to all tourists on Sundays. Instead, we will visit the Ancient Basilica of Santa Reparata (the Crypt).
  • There are 463 steps to climb the dome at the end of the tour (and no elevator).
Location
Lindt Chocolate Shop Firenze Duomo
Piazza del Duomo
We meet at the front door of the Lindt Chocolate Shop in Piazza Duomo (Duomo Square). Your guide will have a sign that says, "Walks In Europe."
Cancellation Policy

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

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Lisa_c
Jun 6, 2024
Duomo, and Dome - We had a great tour! Deborah was excellent and was truly knowledgeable about Italian and religious history! Absolutely loved the inside of the cathedral! Beautiful!
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Harvey_m
Jun 1, 2024
A Day Well Spent - I enjoyed the tour very much. The art, especially on the ceiling is beyond impressive. Climbing the stairs of the Duomo was exciting and memorable.
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Jadi_t
May 31, 2024
Breath-taking views! - We learned so much about the Dome and Duomo on this tour! The climb was well worth the effort to see the city of Florence from above. The tickets were good for three days so you could go back inside the duomo, museum, and even the bell tower. I would definitely book it early in your trip so you can spread out the two climbs!
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Debra_m
May 30, 2024
A memorable view from the top - We really liked this tour with starting at the museum to have a better understanding once we arrived at the Duomo. Leonard was our tour guide and related well to each person in our small group. I wasn’t sure if I could walk to the top of the dome since it is a narrow passageway. The breeze coming in through the windows helped. What a beautiful view from the top - a memorable experience.
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Ssteiner30yahoocom
May 27, 2024
Enlightening tour - Leonardo was so knowledgeable and explained all the sites so clearly. We really enjoyed our tour and even the climb up to the duomo. So beautiful was the view
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Ken_c
May 26, 2024
Great small group tour - Great experience small group tour visiting the museum,Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Brunelleschi’s dome The guide was extremely knowledgeable and provided excellent information throughout the 3 hour tour
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Carrie_c
May 20, 2024
Leonardo was the best... - Leonardo was the best tour guide! Very engaging and knowledgeable about the cathedral, especially all the historical events!
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Bret_v
May 19, 2024
Elinora was a fabulous guide for our Duomo tour! So much knowledge of every detail, with amazing humor and energy! - Incredible history brought to life by an amazing guide! Elinora was the best! So much personality and so funny too!
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Leanne_l
Jun 6, 2024
Great tour - Our guide, Valentina, was great. She kept the group moving and gave lots of information about the Duomo and was able to answer any questions.
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Angeliquer778
May 22, 2024
Very short amount of time at the top of the dome - Was wonderful to arrive at the top of the dome after the big climb. But we had barely arrived and taken it in, when the dome staff start aggresively yelling at us to finish up and leave. After paying quite a bit, 10 minutes at the top is not enough to enjoy it and take pics. Our guide was very friendly and told some great stories in the tour, but his heavy accent made him hard to undertand at times.
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