Brunelleschi's Dome (Cupola del Brunelleschi) Tours and Activities

Climb the cupola of the Duomo with a guide on this 1-hour tour. Those who put forth the effort to climb the narrow staircase with 463 steps will be rewarded with a series of frescoes inside the dome and sweeping views of Rome. Traveling with a guide means you'll get insightful commentary on the history, architecture, and secrets of the dome.

Get inside one of Florence's best-known buildings on this skip-the-line guided tour of the Duomo, including its famous dome. Climb to the top of the Cupola to enjoy spectacular views over Florence and to see Vasari's beautiful frescoes up close.

To fully experience the majesty of Brunelleschi's famous dome, climb to the very top of the cupola that adorns Florence’s architectural gem. After touring the grand cathedral on your own, follow a certified guide up nearly 500 steps to the top, where panoramic views of the city are your reward. As you climb, learn about the Duomo’s remarkable engineering and admire Renaissance frescoes by Giorgio Vasari.

Unlock the secrets of Florence’s famous Duomo—an architectural marvel designed in the 15th century and the icon of the Renaissance city. Learn about the history of Brunelleschi’s red-roofed dome as you climb to its very top, stopping along the way to explore hidden terraces and chambers not open to the general public. Be rewarded by panoramic views of Florence. Skip-the-line admission includes a guided tour of the cathedral and crypt.

Visit Florence Duomo with a skip-the-line ticket, and enjoy exclusive access to the terraces for panoramic views of the city. After touring the cathedral, you’ll make your way up the staircase and along corridors that have been closed to the public for centuries. Stand on the terraces as you learn about Brunelleschi, the dome’s architect, then continue to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, if you wish.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy a spectacular view of the city • Climb to the top of the Cupola, the highest point in Florence • See an admirable creation of art by Filippo Brunelleschi - After seeing the Duomo from all sides and visiting the inside of the cathedral, all you need to do to complete the experience is a climb to the top of the cupola. See the entire city from a single point by climbing to the top of Florence's Dome by Joining a guided tour with local expert guides to discover the structure's full history.

Florence’s cathedral is the city’s crown jewel and most iconic monument, but its sprawling size and long lines can be discouraging. With this VIP tour, zip past the crowds at the entrance and enjoy an in-depth look at this vast complex. Visit the duomo from its soaring dome to its ancient crypt, admire the view from Giotto’s bell tower, marvel at the richly decorated baptistery, and tour the renovated museum.

Explore the crown jewel of Florence inside and out on this ultimate Duomo tour including a climb to the top of the cupola for magnificent views of the city and grand cathedral below. Learn the history of Brunelleschi's medieval feat of engineering, and admire the original baptistery "Doors of Paradise" and other Renaissance relics on a guided tour of the Opera del Duomo Museum.

Enjoy a privileged access to the fascinating Opera del Duomo Museum, that hosts the largest concentration of Florentine monumental sculptures in the world: it includes medieval and Renaissance artworks by the leading artists of the era, over 750 works of art covering 720 years of history. You will get to admire the Michelangelo’s Pietà, and Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise! Before parting ways with your guide, receive the tickets to admire the world-famous Brunelleschi’s Dome, the entrance is set at 11am! Start climbing the 463 steps to the top of the dome, at your own pace. On your way up, observe the magnificent “Last Judgement” fresco by Giorgio Vasari that decorates the walls of the Cupola very closely. Once on top remain speechless while admiring the incomparable panoramic views over Florence... Don’t miss this opportunity, only a limited number of people per day can climb to the Dome! Use your 72-hour valid ticket to explore the other parts of the wonderful Duomo monumental complex!

Enjoy a guided tour of Florence on two wheels with this bike tour. Explore the Tuscan capital by bike.

The Duomo is one of Florence's must-see attractions, and also among the most popular. Avoid a long wait to get inside by reserving a timed-entry ticket that lets you skip the line. Admire Renaissance paintings and devotional art inside Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and climb to he top of the cupola if you wish. Your ticket also includes access to all the other monuments of the Duomo complex, including the baptistery, bell tower, and museum.

After seeing the Duomo from all sides and visiting the inside of the cathedral, all you need to do to complete the experience is a climb to the top of the cupola. See the entire city from a single point by climbing to the top of Florence's Dome by Joining a guided tour with local expert guides to discover the structure's full history. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy a spectacular view of the city • Climb to the top of the Cupola, the highest point in Florence • See an admirable creation of art by Filippo Brunelleschi

Overview Visit the Brunelleschi’s Duomo with an expert guide and enjoy reserved access to the iconic Cupola on this 1-hour guided tour. Once you’ve met your guide, you will climb to the Cupola and the have a chance to see the fascinating view of the city from the top. When Filippo Brunelleschi built this gorgeous dome, it was the largest in the world, and soon became the symbol of Florence. Throughout your tour of the Duomo Cupola, you will be accompanied by a licensed English-speaking guide who will share amazing insights about the Cupola, the Duomo and its jaw-dropping architecture. This trip includes a 463-step climb to the top. While inside the Cupola, your guide will also give you first-hand information about the Cathedral which you can easily spot from inside the Cupola or from the access entrance itself. After your guided tour of the Cupola, you are given free access to explore the Duomo, Baptistery, the Opera Museum, and Giotto’s Bell Tower at your own pace.

Spend a day exploring the Italian cities of Florence and Pisa while in port in Livorno. With private pickup from your cruise, see the iconic Florence Duomo and the Leaning Tower of Pisa before returning to your ship at the end of the day. Upgrade your ticket to include a 3-hour tour in Florence with a private guide and skip-the-line entry to the Accademia and Uffizi galleries.

This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and also the hidden gems that are well and truly "off the beaten track" and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself. While you'll be led through the city you will be even accompanied through three centuries full of thrilling stories about the Medici family who influenced Florence’s history; little by little the Renaissance will become alive in front of you. You will not be involved in a boring, neutral lecture, but in a pleasant stroll through the center of Florence, in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere. This tour, except the small commission for TripAdvisor, is based on donations. This means that if you like the tour you can leave a tip (some people give 10€, some people give 50€, you choose the price) to reward the guide.

Get familiar with the ins and outs of Florence with a guided walking tour of the artsy city. Your local guide will lead you through town, taking you past the Church of Santa Maria Novella, the Palazzo Strozzi, the Dumo, and the Ufffizi Gallery, among other main attractions, telling you all about the history and culture of the city in a fun, laid-back manner.

Get to know the haunted corners of Florence on this self-guided tour via downloadable app. You and your party will follow the mobile digital guide at your own pace through the cursed buildings to learn all about the stories and legends behind the hauntings.

Get oriented with Florence and visit one of its top art museums on an introductory walking tour that includes entrance to the Uffizi Gallery. With a knowledgeable guide, explore the city on foot and learn about its long history, from Roman times onward. See major landmarks like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, and then visit the Uffizi to admire art masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.

Discover the history and secrets behind some of Renaissance Italy's most important monuments on a guided, 2-hour tour of the famous Duomo complex in Florence. Enjoy St. John’s Baptistery, the Santa Maria del Fiori Cathedral, and the new Opera del Duomo Museum, home to many masterpieces of devotional art. If you wish, finish with a climb to the top of the iconic Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower for captivating city views.

If you’re visiting Florence for the first time, opt for a personalised experience of the Tuscan city on a private 1- or 2-day tour that allows you to customize your itinerary according to your interests. You can choose between getting skip-the-line entry to the Academia Gallery; ascending to the top of Florence Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori); taking a boat along the River Arno; and many more activities. Plus, a guide takes care of reservations and tickets so that you don’t have to. 

Learn the story of the powerful and influential Medici family, who helped shape Florence into the city it is today. A family of wool merchants and bankers, the Medicis rose to prominence in the 1500s and ruled Florence throughout the Renaissance. Visit Palazzo Medici, Pitti Palace, Ponte Vecchio, and other notable landmarks on a 2-hour walking tour.

Florence has one of the highest concentrations of important works of art and architecture in the world, and can be overwhelming on a first visit. This private tour is an easy way to get an overview of the city’s highlights on foot with the insight of an art historian guide and the convenience of hotel pick up and skip-the-line tickets to Brunelleschi’s iconic dome.

Enjoy a private walking tour in Florence to see two of the major sites: Statue of David and the Duomo efficiently.  Pre-reserved tickets are included to climb the famous Brunelleschi's dome of the Duomo. Visit the Accademia Galleries to see and understand Michelangelo's masterpiece Statue of David. Avoid the long lines to enjoy these masterpieces with a professional local guide. Make your visit in Florence memorable and interesting, combining local history, facts, and snippets with the unforgettable details of the city. Pre-reserved admission tickets are included so this private tour to see David and savor the Duomo is the best investment you can make.

Once you’ve met your guide, you will be led past the ticket line and the group will head straight for the Duomo Cupola. The climb to the Cupola and the unparalleled views of the city from the top are the highlights of this experience. Built by Filippo Brunelleschi, this red dome was the largest in the world in its time and soon became a symbol of Florence. Throughout your tour of the Duomo Cupola, you will be accompanied by a licensed English-speaking guide who will share fascinating insights about the Cupola, the Duomo and its jaw-dropping architecture. You will be able to see the entire city of Florence. This trip to the top of the Duomo includes a 463-step climb to the top. On your way up, you will also get to see the stunning Duomo interiors, including a chance to see Vasari's Last Judgment up close. While inside the Cupola, your guide will also give you first-hand information about the Cathedral which you can easily spot from inside the Cupola or from the access entrance itself.