- Cupola del Brunelleschi - After seeing the Duomo from all sides and visiting the inside of the cathedral, all you need to do to complete the experience is a climb to the top of the cupola!
The exterior view of the Cupola is a showstopper 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 (there is no elevator).
Your guide will talk you through all about how the Cupola was designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi who won the competition for its commission in 1418.
The way up (and down) are basically tight corridors as the workmen who built the cathedral for maintenance, they were never thought of as being open to the public.
On the interior of the dome, you can admire the Giorgio Vasari’s frescoes of the Last Judgment (1572-9) up close with an interesting explanation of the frescoes from your guide on your way up to the top.
- Reserved Entrance Ticket to climb the Dome
- Guidance from Official Certified Guide
- Inclusive access to Baptistery, Bell Tower, Cathedral & Museum
- Radio system provided for clear audio from guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and drinks
- 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
After appreciating the Duomo from various perspectives and exploring its interior, the only thing left to enhance your experience is an ascent to the peak of the cupola. View the whole city from a singular location by mounting the apex of Florence’s Dome. Take part in a guided tour facilitated by local professional guides to fully uncover its historical backdrop.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• An insightful 1-hour Spanish guided tour
• Witness a remarkable work of art by Filippo Brunelleschi
• Ascend to the apex of the Cupola, Florence’s loftiest point
• Bask in the spectacular cityscape
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- No elevators or Pets allowed
- 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 guided tour ends
- With your timed-reserved tickets, you can climb the Cupola Dome 30 minutes after the 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
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, physically not fit to climb steps, suffering from vertigo, claustrophobia, or heart problems and pregnant women
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
