Enjoy our exclusive guided visit to the Brunelleschi's Dome and the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral.The history of the dome is ancient and peculiar.
It started in 1418, when a contest was announced for the ideal dome design, with a relevant prize of 200 gold florins and eternal fame for the winner. The leading architects of that age came to Florence and presented their ideas. Brunelleschi was the winner and Lorenzo Ghiberti was the co-superintendent.
The realisation was hard and with many obstacles. The project had been considered impossible by many engineers. On March 25 1436, for the Feast of the Annunciation, Pope Eugenius IV and a group of cardinals and bishops consecrated the finished Cathedral.
The second part of the tour will let you discover the buildings that form the religious complex of the city: the Baptistery, the Cathedral and the Opera del Duomo museum.
With our Certified Guide you will have the opportunity to admire, inside, the stunning Byzantine mosaics of the vault while, outside, the masterpiece by Lorenzo Ghiberti, the east door of the Baptistery, commonly called 'the Gate of Paradise'.
The guide will reveal to you the massive cathedral, the Duomo, S. Maria del Fiore. The final destination of the tour will take us to the museum of "Opera del Duomo" where you will admire up close works of high value from the artistic heritage of the religious complex; to be noted, along with others, "La Pietà" by Michelangelo.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
It is forbidden to enter in shorts or with uncovered shoulders;
Not allowed: pets, smoking, luggages or large bags;Visitors will need to climb 463 steps;
No elevators are available;
The climb is not recommended for people suffering from heart problems, vertigo, or claustrophobia;
The times of access to the monuments are subject to change due to extraordinary events and depend on the Opera del Duomo schedule;
The climb is not suitable for pregnant women.
PLEASE NOTE THE TIMETABLE FOR THIS TOUR:
12 Pm - Duomo Complex Tour (meeting point: Duomo Square, in front of the Orphanage Museum - San Giovanni Square n 1 )
2.00 PM - Brunelleschi's Dome tour (meeting point: Porta della Mandorla, left side of the Duomo cathedral)
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The best experience at the best price
Included
Guided tour of the Duomo Complex for 2hrs and 30 minutes
Guided tour of the Dome for 1h and 15 minutes
Earphones
Reserved tickets
Skip the Line entrance for dome and cathedral
Excluded
Extras
Starting Point
Brunelleschi's Dome tour: Porta della Mandorla, left side of the Duomo cathedral
Duomo Complex Tour: Duomo Square, in front of the Bigallo Museum
Great experience!!!! Perfect way to start our stay in Florence!!! We learned so much!!!
Adam
27/06/23
Stephanie was an excellent guide loved our experience and well worth it
Michael
06/06/23
Great experience
GetYourGuide traveler
01/03/23
Great experience
Josette
01/03/23
Our guide Natalia was knowledgeable and informative. Bucket list activity well worth it. It’s so much better to do this...read moreOur guide Natalia was knowledgeable and informative. Bucket list activity well worth it. It’s so much better to do this type of activity with a guide to build your understanding.read less
GetYourGuide traveler
13/03/22
Be prepared to climb the 463 stairs to the top - but very well worth it to see the internal...read moreBe prepared to climb the 463 stairs to the top - but very well worth it to see the internal structure and view from the top.read less
GetYourGuide traveler
07/01/22
My guide was Maria Cristina and I thought she was great! The tour was presented in English and Italian and...read moreMy guide was Maria Cristina and I thought she was great! The tour was presented in English and Italian and it was great listening to both renditions even though my Italian skillz are lacking. Maria was super knowledgeable and somehow didn’t lose her breath whilst climbing up and up and up. Also patient with me being the slowest member of the tour.
The hike up is a bit of an adventure with steep steps and confined spaces. There’s even a feature up top that is almost like the cables at half dome in Yosemite . The view of the city from up to made it all worth it.
All in all, great experience!read less
Mike
07/12/21
Great guide and amazing view. Definitely recommended.
Joey
03/12/21
The visit to the dome was very exciting and informative. I was particularly impressed by the details that our guide...read moreThe visit to the dome was very exciting and informative. I was particularly impressed by the details that our guide Maria explained to us. I can only recommend this tour to every visitor to Florence.read less
Jürgen
31/10/21
Very enjoyable, pleasant tour with Maria. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the dome, cathedral and Florence and...read moreVery enjoyable, pleasant tour with Maria. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the dome, cathedral and Florence and also professional and very friendly and helpful.read less
Anonymous
30/10/21
Very enjoyable, pleasant tour with Maria. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the dome, cathedral and Florence and...read moreVery enjoyable, pleasant tour with Maria. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the dome, cathedral and Florence and also professional and very friendly and helpful.read less
GetYourGuide traveler
30/10/21
Be sure to book a guide. Is a great experience.
Anonymous
25/10/21
Be sure to book a guide. Is a great experience.
GetYourGuide traveler
25/10/21
I recommend this visit. Our guide was really knowledgeable and helpful. The impeccable organization! Well done!!
Anonymous
17/10/21
I recommend this visit. Our guide was really knowledgeable and helpful. The impeccable organization! Well done!!
GetYourGuide traveler
17/10/21
Our Guide Claudia was Best informed and answered all our questions with a good mixture of facts and stories. Thanks...read moreOur Guide Claudia was Best informed and answered all our questions with a good mixture of facts and stories. Thanks for that.read less
Hans-Uwe
01/10/21
Climbing to the top was a unique experience! Especially if explained by an expert and precise guide like this one!
Anonymous
26/09/21
Climbing to the top was a unique experience! Especially if explained by an expert and precise guide like this one!
GetYourGuide traveler
26/09/21
Perfectly organized tour, all beautiful and our. guide was very kind.
Anonymous
13/09/21
Perfectly organized tour, all beautiful and our. guide was very kind.
GetYourGuide traveler
13/09/21
Great. The guide MARIA CRISTINA really super. Really advisable experience: he also knew how to involve our two children, making...read moreGreat. The guide MARIA CRISTINA really super. Really advisable experience: he also knew how to involve our two children, making the experience very nice for them too.read less
Gianmario
09/09/21
Highly recommended. Probably stands and falls with the guide. Ours was very nice and good. The tour was unexpectedly even...read moreHighly recommended. Probably stands and falls with the guide. Ours was very nice and good. The tour was unexpectedly even private just for us.read less
Steffen
01/09/21
Gaitano, nos encanto su descripción, todo magnífico, muchos detalles a parte y secretos. Solo puedo aconsejar esta gira muy emocionante...read moreGaitano, nos encanto su descripción, todo magnífico, muchos detalles a parte y secretos. Solo puedo aconsejar esta gira muy emocionante y bonita. Graciasread less
Anonymous
28/08/21
Gaitano, nos encanto su descripción, todo magnífico, muchos detalles a parte y secretos. Solo puedo aconsejar esta gira muy emocionante...read moreGaitano, nos encanto su descripción, todo magnífico, muchos detalles a parte y secretos. Solo puedo aconsejar esta gira muy emocionante y bonita. Graciasread less
GetYourGuide traveler
28/08/21
Recommended visit for those who are fit enough to climb that many steps, although as you are making stops at...read moreRecommended visit for those who are fit enough to climb that many steps, although as you are making stops at the end it does not seem so much. The girl who accompanied us is a very nice guide. The breathtaking views from above and seeing the inside of the dome from above with all its spectacular paintings.read less
Mercedes
02/08/21
Amazing guide!! Stairs are killer though
Anonymous
31/07/21
Amazing guide!! Stairs are killer though
GetYourGuide traveler
31/07/21
Giacomo was our guide and we really liked him. He was very personable, great at remembering names and very knowledgeable....read moreGiacomo was our guide and we really liked him. He was very personable, great at remembering names and very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed him and the tour in general.read less
Jane
09/07/21
The visit is really worth it. Interesting and extraordinary.
Giovanna
07/07/21
Maria Cristina very good and available for further information.
Roberto
03/07/21
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