Florence Duomo: Early Access + Private Guided Tour + Brunelleschi’s Dome Access
About this experience
Florence’s Baptistery and Duomo, featuring Brunelleschi’s dome, are must-sees due to the impressive architecture, both inside and out. The Florence Cathedral is a site you shouldn't miss and seeing it at dawn before the crowds is even more special. "The Awakening" tour, is an early morning, small group tour that lets you see the Duomo wake up.
It starts at dawn when your guide takes you to meet the "chiavigero," who opens the Duomo. As the first inside, you’ll see the frescoed vault by Vasari and Zuccari when the lights reveal the _Last Judgement_ fresco with figures like angels appearing in the light.
You'll also learn about the Duomo's clock by Paolo Uccello, which tells time from sunset to sunrise while exploring more of the church.
End your tour by viewing Brunelleschi’s dome; enter through a special entrance and climb to the top to enjoy views of Florence. Learn about Brunelleschi and his work as you watch the city and its people from above.
Know before you go
- Duration
- 2 hr
- Guide language
- English
- Smartphone ticket
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Meeting point
- Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
What’s included
- Entry ticket to the Florence Cathedral
- Entry ticket to Brunelleschi's Dome
- Guided tour of the Duomo
- Exclusive access: early morning small-group tour of the Cathedral
- Headset to hear the guide
What’s not included
- Guided tour of the Museum, Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome
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