Florence Duomo Tour: Dome & Terraces or First Entry Dome Climb

About this experience

Florence Duomo Tour options: visit Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, climb Brunelleschi’s Dome & choose the Duomo experience that best fits your visit. This product includes separate options, not cumulative experiences. Please check your selected option carefully, as language, season, itinerary, meeting point and inclusions vary. All options include Florence Duomo access, Cathedral visit, Brunelleschi’s Dome climb and expert guide. Depending on your selected option, add exclusive Duomo Terraces with Florence rooftop views or a guided Opera del Duomo Museum visit. Choose the First Entry Duomo option for early Cathedral access with the Key Holder experience before public opening. Choose the Walking Tour + Duomo option to combine Florence city highlights with Cathedral visit and Dome climb. This Florence Duomo guided tour is ideal for travelers looking for Cathedral history, Renaissance architecture, Brunelleschi’s Dome, panoramic views, Duomo Terraces, Duomo Museum or First Entry access.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 90 min

   IF WALKING TOUR + DUOMO OPTION IS SELECTED: enjoy a guided Florence walking tour before your Duomo visit. Discover city highlights, Renaissance history and major squares before continuing to the Cathedral and Dome climb

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 20 min

   ALL OPTIONS: visit Florence Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with a licensed guide. Admire its Gothic architecture, sacred history and Renaissance art before continuing to Brunelleschi’s Dome. Access, timing and route may vary according to the selected option

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 40 min

   IF TERRACES OPTION IS SELECTED: access the exclusive Duomo Terraces ( 153 Steps) and enjoy close-up views of Florence Cathedral, Brunelleschi’s Dome and the city rooftops. Terraces access depends on selected option and season

4. Stop 4

   Duration: 60 min

   ALL OPTIONS: climb Brunelleschi’s Dome (310 Steps), one of Florence’s most iconic landmarks. Reach the top of the Duomo for panoramic views over Florence and learn about the architecture, engineering and history of the Cathedral dome

5. Stop 5

   Duration: 30 min

   IF MUSEUM OPTION IS SELECTED: visit the Duomo Museum with your guide and discover masterpieces connected to Florence Cathedral, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery

6. Stop 6

   ALL OPTIONS: See the Baptistery of San Giovanni from the outside, one of Florence’s most important religious monuments, located in Piazza del Duomo near the Cathedral and Giotto’s Bell Tower.

What's included

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• ALL OPTIONS: 72-hour Duomo Complex pass for Bell Tower, Baptistery, Crypt and Opera Museum
• FLORENCE DUOMO, DOME & MUSEUM: Opera del Duomo Museum guided visit
• ALL OPTIONS: Florence Duomo guided tour with licensed expert guide
• FLORENCE DUOMO, DOME & TERRACES: exclusive Duomo Terraces access with Florence rooftop views
• ALL OPTIONS: Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral visit with reserved access
• FLORENCE WALKING TOUR & DUOMO: Florence walking tour with Cathedral and Dome climb
• FIRST ENTRY DUOMO & DOME CLIMB: early Florence Duomo access with Key Holder experience
• ALL OPTIONS: Brunelleschi’s Dome climb with panoramic Florence views

What's not included

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• Gratuities

Additional information

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Important: the inclusions vary depending on the option selected at checkout. Each option clearly lists what is included before you complete your purchase.
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• Please note the number of steps to reach the top of each monument: Terraces: 153 and Terraces + Brunelleschi's Dome: 153 + 310
• Due to the security checks, please be informed that for the entrance to the Dome and Terraces, bulky backpacks and bags are not allowed to climb
• Infants & Children under 7 years old are not admitted
• Occasional events at the Duomo may cause slight itinerary changes
• You'll have the opportunity to visit the other monuments of the Duomo complex on your own within 72 hours after the tour: Baptistery, Giotto's Bell Tower, Opera del Duomo Museum
• The visit to the Terraces is not included in the Private Exclusive First Access option and in those option where is not clearly mentioned
• Operates in all weather conditions
• Comfortable shoes suggested
• Guided Spanish Duomo tour with Cathedral visit and Brunelleschi’s Dome climb. In high season, this option includes a guided Duomo Museum visit. In low season, it includes exclusive Duomo Terraces access.
• Due to the presence of narrow stairs, this tour is not suitable for those with heart problems and/or claustrophobic
• Due to narrow stairs and a steep climb, this tour is not suitable for Infants & Children under 7 years old

Cancellation policy

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