Exclusive entry and pre-reserved tickets for Brunelleschi's dome (cupola)

Pre-reserved tickets for the Accademia to admire Michelangelo's David

Small groups for a more personalized attention

Learn in the company of a local expert

Visit the famous cathedral of Florence to enjoy all of its grandeur

Benefit from the Brunelleschi Pass to visit the Baptistery, Museum, and Giotto's bell tower.

Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Brunelleschi’s Pass giving access for the Duomo Complex and the Cathedral
✔  Enter the Cathedral from a separate entrance for small groups (see restrictions)
✔  Small-group tour for a more personalised and interactive experience
✔  Expert local guides
✔  Pre-reserved tickets for the climb up to the dome of the cathedral
✔  Headsets to hear the guide better
✔  Pre-reserved tickets to see statue of David at the Accademia
✖  Transport to the meeting spot
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

We will meet in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco. Your guide will have a signboard that says “Walks In Europe.”

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Itinerary
1
Piazza San Marco Meet your expert guide and join your group in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco.
2
Galleria dell'Accademia Begin your journey at the Accademia Gallery, where your expert guide will lead you through the famous museum and showcase Michelangelo's iconic David sculpture. Learn the story of the famous David statue and its creator Michelangelo. Once inside, also see Michelangelo's unfinished and powerful work, "Prisoners," along with works of other famous artists.

Duration:  60 minutes

3
Enter the Cathedral from a separate entrance for small groups. In the company of your expert guide, learn about the Cathedral and its construction through the centuries and how it came to be the center of Florence's religious life. Benefit from your guide's knowledge and understand Duomo's relationship with the rest of the magnificent buildings in the square.

Duration:  30 minutes

4
See the Baptistry famous with its famous golden doors, all located right in front of the cathedral Santa Maria Del Fiore. These are the Gates of Paradise but what you’ll see here are the copies of the originals. You can see them in the Museum using your Brunelleschi Pass.

Duration:  30 minutes

5
Enjoy priority access to enter the dome at a preserved time and soak up the spectacular views of the city at its top. This is the perfect way to appreciate Florence at your own pace. We organize pre-reserved tickets for you to climb Brunelleschi's famous dome in the Cathedral of Florence. A visit to the cupola (Italian for "dome") is a must-do. The only way to see the dome's extraordinary frescoes up close and enjoy the views over Florence is to climb up all of its 463 steps. On the way, you can admire Giorgio Vasari's frescoes of the Last Judgment up close.

Duration:  45 minutes

6
Climb Giotto's Bell Tower, one of the four principal monuments on the Piazza del Duomo, at your leisure using the Brunelleschi Pass, Clad in white, pink and green marble like the cathedral adjacent to it, this majestic square bell tower is considered to be the most beautiful in Italy. In fact, it was probably designed more for decorative than for functional purposes.

Duration:  10 minutes

7
Piazza del Duomo Continue your tour in Duomo Square and follow your expert guide to discover the most famous monument in the heart of Florence. Benefit from their local knowledge in this intimate small group tour.
Additional info
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•  Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•  Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
•  Individuals wearing sleeveless shirts and shorts above knees are not allowed inside the cathedral
•  The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church and it can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, even without warning (for the funeral of a Bishop, for example)
•  Consider adding buffer time before your next tour, because the Cupola climb may take longer than expected
•  Visitors are advised that the Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault. We apologize for the inconvenience.
•  Entry to the Cathedral is not guaranteed as the Cathedral is a working church and hours can change without notice due to liturgical or other reasons. Our guides make every effort to enter the Cathedral with guests.
•  Please note that backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
•  Florence can be very warm in the summer. Please be advised that this tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
•  Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
•  Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
•  Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
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Price:
From $129.29
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
3 hours
Guide in:
English   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.