- Cupola del Brunelleschi - 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.
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.
- Certified guide included
- Entry to Baptistery, Bell Tower, Cathedral & Duomo Museum
- Audio headsets for clear listening
- Reserved access for Dome climb
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Guided tour to Brunelleschi’s Dome (Cupola)
- Guided tour to Florence Cathedral
- Guided tour to Giotto’s Bell Tower
- Guided tour to Santa Reparata
After appreciating the Duomo from every angle and exploring its interior, the only thing left to complete the experience is to ascend to the peak of the cupola. Obtain a bird’s eye view of the entire city by making your way to the summit of Florence’s Dome. Join a guided expedition led by local experts to uncover the entirety of the structure’s storied past.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Soak in an unparalleled city vista
• Ascend to the zenith of the Cupola, Florence’s tallest point
• Witness a marvel of art by Filippo Brunelleschi
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- No elevators or pets allowed
- After the first validation, the ticket is valid for 72 hours: you can use it to visit locations listed on your own time (Giotto’s Bell Tower and Santa Reparata)
- Appropriate clothing for a place of worship is required: access with bare legs and shoulders, and wearing sandals, hats, or sunglasses is not permitted. You may be refused entry to the Baptistery and Cathedral if you fail to comply with the cathedral’s dress requirements
- Suitcases, backpacks, parcels, containers, and large and medium-sized bags are not permitted inside the Dome(Cupola)
- 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
- Please note that the guided tour does not include the Brunelleschi’s Dome(Cupola), you can climb the Brunelleschi’s Dome on your own (Pre-reserved ticket time) after the guided tour ends
- With your timed-reserved tickets, you can climb the Cupola Dome 30 minutes after the guided tour ends
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run
- 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 the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, physically not fit to climb steps, suffering from vertigo, claustrophobia, or heart problems, and pregnant women
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
