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Cupola Climbing and Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour in Florence

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Experience the breathtaking view of Florence from the top of the Cupola and explore the renowned Uffizi Gallery on a guided tour. Discover the history and masterpieces of Florence with local expert guides.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Gallerie Degli Uffizi - The guide will start off with a bit of history of the Uffizi Gallery, which used to house the administrative and legal offices before it became a gallery and information about the Medici as the majority of artistic masterpieces in Florence and in the Uffizi are their own collection as well as the support provided by the Medici for arts and artists of past centuries.
After entering, the guide will show you the portrait of Anna Maria Luisa de Medici, the last surviving member of the Medici responsible for donating all of the family’s collections to the city. As you climb the grand staircase to the top floor, where the museum collections begin, the guide will explain the museum’s architecture and fascinate you with the secrets, legends and other exciting bits of information behind the many paintings on display in this gallery.

What's Included

Reserved entrance to the Cupola
Guided tour with a certified guide
Radio system for clear audio from guide
Tickets to explore the crypt, baptistery, bell tower & Opera Duomo Museum
Reserved entrance to the Uffizi Gallery

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop off
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

Additional Information

Join a guided sightseeing adventure that offers a panoramic view of the entire city from the highest point in Florence - the top of the city’s Dome. Expert local guides will lead the tour and share the detailed history of this magnificent structure as well as the splendor of ancient masterpieces housed in the Uffizi Gallery. Florence’s world-renowned museum boasts one of the oldest and most prestigious art collections on the planet.

Tour Highlights:
• Experience breathtaking city vistas
• Ascend to the peak of Florence’s highest point, the Dome’s Cupola
• Delve into the exquisite artistry of Filippo Brunelleschi
• Explore paintings spanning from the 13th to the 18th century at the Uffizi Gallery
• Marvel at the famous “Madonna di Ognissanti” by Giotto

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
No elevators or pets allowed
“Skip-the-line” access for Uffizi Gallery is guaranteed, even during peak season (except in the event of delays or strikes by the museum management)
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 Duomo Complex guided tour ends
With your timed-reserved tickets, you can climb the Cupola Dome 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex 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
Please refer to the correct time and meeting point which is displayed at the time of reservation and on the voucher.
The customers choosing the 09.45 Duomo Complex tour will attend the 16.00 Uffizi Gallery tour.
The customers choosing the 11.15 Duomo Complex tour will attend the 16.00 Uffizi Gallery tour.
The customers choosing the 15.00 Duomo Complex tour will attend the 09.00 or 11.45 Uffizi Gallery tour.
The recommended duration for the visit to the Brunelleschi’s Dome is approximately 45 - 60 minutes
The recommended duration for the visit to Giotto’s Bell Tower is approximately 45 minutes
The recommended duration for the visit to the Baptistery is approximately 30 minutes
The recommended duration for the visit to the Santa Reparata is approximately 30 minutes
Not recommended for participants with back problems, physically not fit to climb steps, suffering from vertigo, claustrophobia, or heart problems, and pregnant women