Why choose this Florence tour ?
Skip the entrance lines and climb to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome with an expert guide! Majestically dominating the city skyline, the terracotta dome of Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (or Florence Duomo, as it’s more commonly known) is easily Florence’s most iconic attraction. Experience this masterpiece of architectural genius.
Please be aware that every 1st Tuesday of each month, the Cathedral Museum is closed and will be subsituted by a guided tour inside the Baptistry.
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What makes Florence Skip-the-Line Duomo Tour with Guide & Brunelleschi Dome a unique experience ?
This tour meets at our shop at 9/R Via dei Cimatori. Here you can check in, meet your guide and make use of the bathroom and wifi
Pass by the Marble Workshop where the stonemasons restore the famous statues of the Florence Cathedral
Learn about the masterpieces of the museum – such as the original doors of the Baptistery, Pietà by Michelangelo, Mary Magdalene by Donatello and the see the various designs of the Dome in wood
Quick walking tour inside the Cathedral
Guided visit of the Brunelleschi’s Dome
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 7 years. Children under 7 y.o. are not allowed. Children not included in the total number of people in the booking, will be denied access to the tour
- Good physical condition required
- Good walking shoes required – flip flops are not allowed
- Most catholic churches in Italy require a dress code in order to enter. For The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, you are requested to be covered from shoulders to knees (shoulders, chest, stomach and thighs must be all covered by clothing) It is permissible to wear shorts, provided that they are long enough to cover your thighs and knees. You are also permitted to wear tank tops or spaghetti strap dresses, but you will need to bring with you a garment (shawl, jacket, cardigan) that can cover all the exposed parts between your shoulders and knees when you enter the building. Thank you for your understanding and if please contact us if you require further clarification.
- The tickets included with your tour are valid for one-time entrance to every site of the Opera del Duomo complex (Museum, Bell Tower, Baptistery, Crypt). As part of the tour, you will enter the museum, private terraces and climb to the top of the dome. These sites will not be accessible a second time with the ticket that we provide. So, for example: If you wish to visit the museum again after the tour, you will need to independently purchase a new ticket. You can use the ticket provided to enter (one time per site) the remaining location: The Bell Tower, Baptistery and Cathedral Crypt. Post-tour the skip-the-line service is no longer guaranteed. Please show your ticket to the personnel at each site and they will indicate the first time slot available for you.
- Our professional, licensed guide will give you all the context you need to fully appreciate the Renaissance masterpiece
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Skip-the-Line: Florence Duomo Tour with Brunelleschi’s Dome Climb
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Florence Skip-the-Line Duomo Tour with Guide & Brunelleschi Dome Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Skip-the-Line Duomo tickets
- Expert Local guide
- Guided tour of the Cathedral Museum
- Dome Climb
- Guided tour of Cathedral and Dome
- Guided tour of the Terraces
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Fat Tire Tours Holdings LLC – Italy.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1011 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Minimum age is 7 years. Children under 7 y.o. are not allowed.
• 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
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Not recommended for pregnant women
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• VERY IMPORTANT: Aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time. No refund will be granted for late arrivals.