Florence Cathedral Guided Visit with Terraces and Dome Access
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Experience Highlights
Enjoy the beauty of Florence from the top of one of its most emblematic buildings, Brunelleschi's dome, which crowns the cathedral of the Tuscan city, Santa Maria del Fiore. On this excursion, which lasts about two and a half hours and involves no more than 25 people, you will have the opportunity to enter the exclusive terraces of the Duomo, learn about the history behind this jewel of Florentine architecture from an expert guide, and admire the panoramic view of one of the most important cities of the Italian Renaissance.
- Learn about the history and art of the Florentine Cathedral from an expert guide.
- Climb up to the exclusive terraces of the Duomo
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Florence from the top of Brunelleschi's dome.
What’s included
- Guided tour of the cathedral by an expert in art and history
- Exclusive entrance to the Duomo terraces
- Climbing Brunelleschi's dome
- Headphones for listening to the guide in case of larger groups
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Keep in mind you need to arrive 15 minutes before start
Step by Step
In this activity you will have the opportunity to visit, accompanied by an expert guide, the interior of one of the main jewels of Florence, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, considered one of the main masterpieces of Gothic art and the Italian Renaissance.
Built between the 13th and 15th centuries, this icon of the Tuscan city stands out for its impressive dome, more than 100 metres high, the work of the famous architect and goldsmith Filipo Brunelleschi.
On this guided tour of its interior, you will learn all about the history, architecture and art of this basilica, which in 1982 was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the rest of the historic centre of Florence . You will have the opportunity to see its famous dome from the inside, which is as beautiful as the outside, and to learn about the life of its creator, Brunelleschi, who is considered the most important Italian architect of the entire Renaissance.
You will also be able to climb its exclusive terraces, as well as to the top of the dome, from where you will have access to unbeatable views of this city with more than 2,000 years of history. Please note that the guide will accompany you during your visit to the cathedral. The terraces and the dome you will access on your own.