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Florence Duomo Climb and Guided Cathedral Tour
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Brunelleschi's dome is the defining symbol of Florence, and climbing to the top is an experience you will never forget. This guided tour takes you inside the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, where your guide explains the astonishing engineering behind the world's largest masonry dome. You will then ascend 463 steps through a narrow passage between the inner and outer shells of the dome, passing close enough to Giorgio Vasari's Last Judgement fresco to see every brushstroke. At the top, a panoramic terrace rewards you with sweeping views over Florence's terracotta rooftops to the Tuscan hills beyond. The tour also includes the Baptistery of St John with its famous Gates of Paradise and Giotto's Bell Tower. It is an unmissable introduction to the building that launched the Renaissance.
What makes this tour
Climb 463 steps to the top of Brunelleschi's famous dome
Get inches away from Vasari's Last Judgement fresco
360-degree panoramic views over Florence and the Tuscan hills
Guided tour of the Cathedral interior and its history
Visit the Baptistery with the Gates of Paradise
Learn how Brunelleschi solved the impossible engineering challenge
What's included
- Skip-the-line dome climb ticket
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entry to the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Crypt
- Wireless headset
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