Florence Dome Climb and Must See Sites Guided Walking Tour

Florence Dome Climb and Must See Sites Guided Walking Tour

Stroll through the city centre to Piazza Duomo along with your knowledgeable tour guide. With skip-the-line entry, you can climb to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome for a spectacular view of Florence. The Dome itself is a symbol of the city, famous for its design and architectural engineering.

Note that your Dome ticket also allows you entry to the Cathedral, the Crypt, the Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Museo dell’Opera. Tickets are valid for 72 hours from first entry.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza di Santa Croce 16 Piazza Santa Croce, 50122, Florence Italy

Meet your guide by Dante's statue in front of the famous Basilica di Santa Croce or, if your hotel is central located, meet her in the lobby and start your walking tour from there.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, 50125, Florence Italy

Then, your tour takes you past the “Porcellino” (little pig) market, and on to Florence’s oldest bridge, the Ponte Vecchio. You’ll learn about the bridge’s rich history, and how the Vasari Corridor dramatically changed the shops that line the bridge.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy

The political centre of Florence, Piazza della Signoria, is next,

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy

Then the Piazza Duomo where you’ll marvel at the Cathedral’s unique marble decoration, and of course, Brunelleschi’s Dome. 


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cupola del Brunelleschi, Piazza del Duomo Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, 50122, Florence Italy

At this point on the tour, your guide will give you instructions to get to the top of the Dome with your skip-the-line tickets.

Wear comfortable shoes! There are 463 steps (no elevator), but the views are worth it!

Duration: 30 minutes