Florence Duomo Tour: Climb Brunelleschi's Dome

Explore Florence’s Duomo, climb Brunelleschi’s Dome, and skip the line for breathtaking views and rich history. Uncover fascinating tales and stunning architecture.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza del Duomo - Piazza del Duomo is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence. It is dominated by the mass of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and related buildings such as Giotto’s bell tower and the baptistery of San Giovanni.
  • The Baptistery of St. John - The baptistery of San Giovanni Battista is a famous religious…
What's Included
  • Close up view of the 3600 square metres of frescoes covering the inside of Brunelleschi’s dome
  • Ascend 463 steps into the iconic dome to see its amazing construction
  • Expert local guide
  • See 360 degree panoramic views of the city from the top of the dome
  • Skip the line Florence Duomo tickets to climb Brunelleschi’s dome
  • Headsets to hear your guide clearly
Additional Information

Florence’s center of religion and spirituality is Piazza del Duomo. It is worth taking the time to explore and comprehend its remarkable architecture and rich history, which your guide will bring to life by sharing fascinating anecdotes, fascinating facts, and tales of the customs that were practiced here.
You’ll discover the history of the baptistery,…

Location
Via Vinegia, 23R
Via Vinegia
Meeting point is at our address in Via Vinegia 23r, right behind the Uffizi Gallery.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Meaghan
Oct 8, 2024
Phenomenal! Best tour of my trip to Italy - Phenomenal! Highly recommend this tour and tour company (1 of 3 tours I did with Walk About Tours - all great but this was my favorite). Becky was fantastic and was able to dive deeper into history / details as that was a personal interest of mine. The ability to climb the Duomo as well as enter the museum with a guide made all the difference in being able to connect important meanings behind each.
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J4027zcscotth
Oct 8, 2024
Time in Florence - We had a wonderful tour with Becky. Very knowledgeable in all aspects of the tour. We would definitely use them again!!!!
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Damon_s
Oct 2, 2024
Informative and fun - I have taken many tours through a variety of vendors in my travels. This was by far our most favorite. Our guide Becky was both personable and knowledgeable. Our guide also climbed the dome with us and offered to take many pictures throughout the tour. It was such an amazing experience. I highly recommend this tour when visiting Florence.
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Lmricha2014
Sep 24, 2024
Becky is the BEST! - We were a bit hesitant to do the over 400 stair climb to the top of the dome - but turned out the worry was all in our minds. Our guide, Becky, was so understanding and thoughtful the entire time. She was so helpful and kind with us and reassured us we could take our time. I honestly don’t think many people would’ve been as patient and kind with us as she was. Truly made this experience even better than expected. Hands down incredible tour and again - thank you Becky, we appreciate you ☺️ simply amazing!!
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Shanthi_p
Jul 23, 2024
Breathtaking Views and Rich History at the Florence Duomo! - My wife and I along with our 3 kids (18, 16, 14) recently participated in the Florence Duomo Tour with Dome Climb, and it was an unforgettable experience! The tour was incredibly well-organized, and Becky, our guide was both knowledgeable and engaging, providing fascinating insights into the history and architecture of the Duomo. The highlight of the tour was definitely the dome climb. The ascent was a bit challenging, with narrow staircases and quite a few steps, but it was absolutely worth it. Reaching the top, we were rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Florence. Seeing the city from this vantage point was truly breathtaking and offered a unique perspective that you can't get anywhere else. While we were experiencing the beautiful view, Becky took the time to take family pictures for us and gave us recommendations on where to take in a sunset view of the city, as well as other highlights not to miss out on. Once we entered the cathedral, Becky explained the intricate details of the frescoes, which adorn the interior of the dome. The artwork was magnificent and hearing about the stories and techniques behind them added so much depth to the experience. We got lost in Becky's story telling and found ourselves back in time in Florence with the ideas of visionaries - it was absolutely amazing. Booking the tour was straightforward, and the meeting point was easy to find. The entire process, from start to finish, was smooth and well-managed. I appreciated how Becky personalized the tour for the kids, making it engaging, and interesting. Overall, I highly recommend the Florence Duomo Tour with Dome Climb. It’s a must-do when in Florence, providing a perfect blend of physical activity, historical education, and awe-inspiring views. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to explore one of Florence’s most iconic landmarks!
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Tba_t
Jul 5, 2024
Incredible Duomo - This was one worth the money trip. Our local guide, Becky from Walkabout tours was not just knowledgeable but also very friendly and patient. She contacted us couple of days before the tour giving us all the details of meeting point and contact information in case of any questions. She also informed us of some local events because of which she suggested starting our tour 30 minutes before the scheduled time. This turned out to be very advantageous as we were up there early beating both the heat and the crowd. The climb up was intimidating and humbling. The view from the top was incredible and it was worth the effort. The tour of the museum was very informative and enjoyable. Becky gave us just the right amount of information and also gave the interpretation of the art work there! We spent more time in the museum after the end of the tour. Overall very good experience. Highly recommend it. I must add that the experience was because of the Walkabout Tours.
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Rachel_s
Jul 2, 2024
Enjoyable and informative - Becky was a wonderful guide. We met right outside the Duomo. She gave us the history before entering the museum so we knew what we were seeing. She then elaborated and pointed out things once inside. When we reached the top of the Dome, which was well worth the climb, Becky gave us time to walk around on our own and take in the breath taking views. She took pictures for us and then pointed out the churches, squares, Synagogue, and other areas that we should explore on our own over the next few days and told the history behind those points of interest. Felt as if we were touring with a good friend who was a history buff. Becky’s in depth knowledge and enthusiasm made our tour that much more informative and enjoyable. Definitely a 5 star experience. Well worth the price and time. This is a must do while in Florence.
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Brittanybj7069mt
Jul 1, 2024
An Amazing Tour - Becky was the best! Our tour was beautiful (make sure to bring water for the hike up the tower) and informative (Becky knew the answers to all our questions) — highly recommend!
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Meredith
Jul 1, 2024
Fantastic tour! - Fantastic tour! Becky was incredibly knowledgeable and excited to teach. I would recommend this tour to anyone going to Florence!
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Paultq2557ca
Jun 6, 2024
5 Stars!!! - This was an incredible experience! Becky was amazing and extremely knowledgeable! I would recommend this tour to anybody. 5 stars across the board!
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