Shared Brunelleschi Dome Audio Guided Tour in Florence
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Florence, Italy
1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
Enjoy our exclusive guided visit to the Dome of the Florence Cathedral. Get professional pre-recorded comments. Have your curiosity satisfied by asking the live guide about the works as well. Experience the perfect tour with this highly innovative museum-visiting format. With the same ticket used for the guided tour, you will also have 72h to visit the Baptistery, the Bell Tower, the Cathedral and Museo dell'Opera.
What's Included
- On-site assistance by local staff
- 1 hr 15 minutes tour with a licensed Tour Leader
- Brunelleschi's Dome reserved tickets
- Ticket valid for 72 hrs for 5 attractions: Dome, Cathedral, Baptistery, Bell tower, Opera Museum
- Pre-recorded multilingual commentary
- A professional Guide to escort you and help with further questions
- Extras
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Piazza del Duomo
50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Cupola del Brunelleschi
Enjoy our exclusive guided visit to the Dome of the Florence Cathedral. The history of this monument is ancient and very peculiar. It started in 1418 when a contest to design the Dome was announced, with a relevant prize of 200 gold florins and eternal fame for the winner. The leading architects of that age came to Florence and presented their ideas. Brunelleschi was the winner and Lorenzo Ghiberti was the co-superintendent. The project had been considered absurd by many engineers, and the realization was indeed hard and with many obstacles, but not impossible. On March 25, 1436, for the Feast of the Annunciation, Pope Eugenius IV and a group of cardinals and bishops consecrated the finished Cathedral. Since then the Dome is a symbol of the Florentine Renaissance. Get professional pre-recorded comments. Have your curiosity satisfied by asking the live guide about the works as well. Experience the perfect tour with this highly innovative museum-visiting format.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Campanile di Giotto (Pass By)
Giotto's Bell Tower is a stunning Gothic-style tower standing next to the Florence Cathedral (Duomo) in Piazza del Duomo. Designed by Giotto di Bondone in 1334, the 84-meter (276-foot) tower is adorned with intricate marble panels, sculptures, and reliefs by artists like Andrea Pisano and Luca della Robbia. The bell tower’s 414 steps lead to a breathtaking panoramic view of Florence, offering one of the best vantage points in the city. Part of the Cathedral complex, Giotto’s Campanile is a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic architecture, harmonizing elegance and structural brilliance.
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Pass By)
The Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence houses an extraordinary collection of sculptures, artworks, and artifacts from the Florence Cathedral complex. Located behind the Duomo, the museum preserves original masterpieces that once adorned Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery. Highlights include Michelangelo’s Pietà, Donatello’s Magdalene, and the stunning original panels of Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise. The museum also features a spectacular reconstruction of the Duomo’s original façade and offers visitors a deeper understanding of the artistic and architectural achievements of the Florentine Renaissance.
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Pass By)
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, commonly known as the Florence Duomo, is one of the most iconic landmarks of the Renaissance. Located in Piazza del Duomo, it is renowned for its massive red-tiled dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, a groundbreaking architectural achievement of the 15th century. The cathedral’s Gothic façade, completed in the 19th century, is decorated with white, green, and pink marble. Inside, visitors can admire stunning frescoes by Vasari and Zuccari, intricate stained glass, and the breathtaking view from the top of the dome. Together with Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Battistero di San Giovanni, Santa Maria del Fiore forms the heart of Florence’s religious and artistic heritage.
Crypt of Santa Reparata (Pass By)
The Crypt of Santa Reparata, located beneath Florence’s Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, is an important archaeological site that preserves the remains of the early Christian basilica of Santa Reparata, which stood before the construction of the Duomo. Dating back to the 4th–5th century, the crypt features ancient mosaics, frescoes, and tombs, including what is believed to be the burial site of Filippo Brunelleschi, the genius behind the Duomo’s dome. Visitors can explore this underground space to uncover layers of Florence’s religious and architectural history, offering a fascinating glimpse into the city's past.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Sconsigliato a chi soffre di claustrofobia
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please keep in mind that the mosaics of the Baptistery are under restoration
- The Opera Museum is closed on the first Tuesday of every month
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Shared Brunelleschi Dome Audio Guided Tour in Florence?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-7779P107
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Shared Brunelleschi Dome Audio Guided Tour in Florence?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- On-site assistance by local staff.
- 1 hr 15 minutes tour with a licensed Tour Leader.
- Brunelleschi's Dome reserved tickets.
- Ticket valid for 72 hrs for 5 attractions: Dome, Cathedral, Baptistery, Bell tower, Opera Museum.
- Pre-recorded multilingual commentary.
- A professional Guide to escort you and help with further questions.
The following is NOT included:
- Extras.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Shared Brunelleschi Dome Audio Guided Tour in Florence is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Sconsigliato a chi soffre di claustrofobia
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Shared Brunelleschi Dome Audio Guided Tour in Florence will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- On-site assistance by local staff
- 1 hr 15 minutes tour with a licensed Tour Leader
- Brunelleschi's Dome reserved tickets
- Ticket valid for 72 hrs for 5 attractions: Dome, Cathedral, Baptistery, Bell tower, Opera Museum
- Pre-recorded multilingual commentary
- A professional Guide to escort you and help with further questions
- Extras
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Sconsigliato a chi soffre di claustrofobia
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please keep in mind that the mosaics of the Baptistery are under restoration
- The Opera Museum is closed on the first Tuesday of every month
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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