Visit one of the most famous attractions in Florence – Brunelleschi’s Dome. With this tour, you get to climb to the highest point of the colossal cupola of Florence Cathedral – a symbol of the Renaissance.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: Italian, German, Spanish, French, English, Russian, Portuguese
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Explore the wonders of Brunelleschi’s Dome – the famous cupola of Florence Cathedral
Discover the treasures inside the Florence Cathedral
Climb all 463 stairs up Brunelleschi’s Dome and get an up-close view of Zuccari and Vasari’s Last Judgement – the most famous fresco in Florence
Visit the Duomo terrace for amazing views
Choose from either a shared or private guided experience

Full description

Skip the line with this tour of the Florence Cathedral and its famous cupola. Discover the history behind the Duomo of Florence, the Cupola, and Brunelleschi’s ahead-of-his-time innovations in engineering this 150 X 80 ft. wonder. An expert guide unveils the treasures within Florence Cathedral – works of art including Dante Before the City of Florence by Domenico di Michelino, Uccello’s famous clock, busts of Giotto and Brunelleschi, and decorative works by Donatello, Andrea del Castagno, and Gaddo Gaddi. Inside, discover one of the most elaborate stained-glass windows in Italy. As you climb all 463 steps to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, you’ll see another masterpiece close up – Zuccari and Vasari’s famous fresco. The day ends with panoramic views of Tuscany.

Includes

Expert tour guide
Priority entrance
Headsets

Entry to the Santa Maria del Fiore Complex, including the Bell Tower, Opera del Duomo Museum, Crypt of Santa Reparata, and Baptistery
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
People with claustrophobia
Wheelchair users
People with respiratory issues

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Shorts
Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

The Cathedral has a strict dress code, please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees
On days with bad weather, access to the dome may be denied for safety reasons

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 41 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.1/5

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This is a very good tour. Relatively short, around 1 hour, which fit our schedule perfectly. Our guide was very knowledgeable, and took the opportunity to take some breaks from the climb to explain how the dome was built and the various elements of the Fresco on the ceiling. This tour didn’t include a tour of the cathedral, which suited us, as the Dome was what we were most interested in, but an extended tour is also available for those who want to cover both.

February 25, 2022

Anna war eine sehr gut deutsch sprechende Führerin. Ihre Freude an der Materie war so ansteckend, dass man danach direkt die nächste Führung mit ihr machen möchte. Weiterhin war sich nicht zu schade, auch mal Wörter nachzufragen um weiter ihre Deutschkenntnisse zu verbessern. Ganz dickes Lob und es hat viel Spaß gemacht!

April 27, 2022

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Unbelievable views of the beautiful city of Florence. Also we got to see the frescoes inside the dome, and learned about the history and architecture

April 11, 2022

Florence: Climbing Tour of Brunelleschi’s Dome

Florence: Climbing Tour of Brunelleschi’s Dome

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