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Guided Tour of Cupola Climbing and City Walking in Florence

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Experience the best of Florence with a guided tour of the Cupola Climbing and City Walking. Marvel at the art of Filippo Brunelleschi, enjoy breathtaking views, and discover hidden treasures with a passionate local guide.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Cupola del Brunelleschi - Start with a one hour guided tour to the Cupola. The guide will talk you through the exterior view of the Cupola, 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.\n\nOn your way up, discover the design of the Cupola and how it was built by Brunelleschi in 1418, find out why the corridors are so narrow, and admire Giorgio Vasari’s frescoes of the Last Judgment (1572-9). Look down and on the base, just above the drum, you’ll see the balcony started, but never finished, in 1507; hear about the fascinating story of the balcony and the unfinished eighth side from the guide.\n\nOnce you climb to the top of the Cupola, get enchanted by the panoramic view of the Florence city in front of your eyes. The guide will talk about the history and art of this Duomo Square and answer any of your questions about Duomo.\n- Piazza della Repubblica - From the point of the meeting, the guide will give you an insight of the history of this Renaissance city and how this incredible cultural movement of the Renaissance transformed not only Florence but eventually the rest of Europe. \n\nThe guide will start off with Piazza Della Republica, the main square of Florence that marks the center of the City. After a little talk of history & the changes of Piazza Republica since its origin, you will walk straight to the marvelous piece of art, the Piazza Della Duomo. A showstopper of Filippo Brunelleschi, Giotto, Arnolfo & Francesco Talenti. \n\n- Piazza del Duomo - Walk passing the Duomo Square the guide will lead you straight through the old buildings and some of the historical landmarks of Florence to Palazzo Vecchio, where the David’s’ sculpture (the original is in the Galleria dell’Accademia) by Michelangelo is placed outside the Palazzo Vecchio as a symbol of the Republic’s defiance of the tyrannical Medici. \n\n- Ponte Vecchio - Afterward, as you walk past the Palazzo Vecchio, the guide will explain you about the Uffizi Gallery, one of the greatest museums of the world, and then you will reach the most famous old bridge of Florence known as \

What's Included

Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Cupola
Guided city walking tour
Entrance ticket includes visit to Baptistery, Bell Tower, Cathedral & Museum of Florence Duomo
Officially Certified Guide and Radio system for clear audio during tour

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Transportation to/from attractions
Entrance tickets to the attractions of the walking tour
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

FEATURES
• Encounter Florence’s essential sights: Mixed Tours with Dome Cupola &
Strolling Tour
• Witness a commendable piece of art by Filippo Brunelleschi
• An enthusiastic and art-enthusiast local guide
• Relish a magnificent view of the city
• Receive knowledge from a professional guide who will reveal you the city’s undisclosed gems

Engage in a blended tour to Florence’s key attractions, a climb to the peak of Florence’s Dome on an instructed tour to view the whole city from single perspective & a walking tour to exploit your time in Florence to the fullest.

No elevators or pets allowed.
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 45 minutes after the guided tour ends.
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).
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.
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.
The Walking Tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
Please note that the walking tour will only be conducted from the outside of each attraction mentioned in the itinerary.
Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of two 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.
The customers choosing the Duomo Complex guided tour at 09.45am, or 11.15am, during the Summer Season join the walking tour at 17.00pm.
The customers choosing the Duomo Complex guided tour at 15.00pm during the Summer Season join the walking tour at 10.00am.
The customers choosing the Duomo Complex guided tour at 09.45am or 11.15am, during the Winter Season, join the walking tour at 15.00pm.
Not recommended for participants with back problems, physically not fit to climb steps, suffering from vertigo, claustrophobia, or heart problems, and pregnant women.