Dome Climbing Tour with Italian Breakfast in the oldest café in Florence
1 h
Breakfast
Instant confirmation
About this activity
The exterior view of the Cupola is a showstopper, but the only way to see the inside of the dome up close and enjoy the extraordinary view of Florence is to climb its 463 steps.
Discover how the Cupola was designed and built by Brunelleschi in 1418. Find out why the corridors are so narrow, and admire Giorgio Vasari's frescoes of the Last Judgment (1572-9) on your way up. Look down and on the base, just above the drum, see the balcony started, but never finished, in 1507. Hear about the fascinating story of the balcony and the unfinished eighth side from your guide.
Once you climb to the top of the Cupola, you will be enchanted by the panoramic view of the Florence city in front of your eyes. Your guide will talk about the history and art of this Duomo Square and answer any of your questions regarding Duomo.
At your convenience, any time of the day before or after the guided tour to Brunelleschi's Dome, you can have your breakfast from the Oldest Cafe in Florence and you will enjoy this Italian breakfast and this will make your stay in Florence an unforgettable one . This Italian breakfast includes: 1 hot drink (coffee or cappuccino), 1 croissant (brioche) of your choice and natural mineral water. All you have to do is to present the tour voucher and enjoy the breakfast in Italian way.
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Discover how the Cupola was designed and built by Brunelleschi in 1418. Find out why the corridors are so narrow, and admire Giorgio Vasari's frescoes of the Last Judgment (1572-9) on your way up. Look down and on the base, just above the drum, see the balcony started, but never finished, in 1507. Hear about the fascinating story of the balcony and the unfinished eighth side from your guide.
Once you climb to the top of the Cupola, you will be enchanted by the panoramic view of the Florence city in front of your eyes. Your guide will talk about the history and art of this Duomo Square and answer any of your questions regarding Duomo.
At your convenience, any time of the day before or after the guided tour to Brunelleschi's Dome, you can have your breakfast from the Oldest Cafe in Florence and you will enjoy this Italian breakfast and this will make your stay in Florence an unforgettable one . This Italian breakfast includes: 1 hot drink (coffee or cappuccino), 1 croissant (brioche) of your choice and natural mineral water. All you have to do is to present the tour voucher and enjoy the breakfast in Italian way.
Included
- Breakfast Included ( 1 hot drink - coffee or cappuccino, 1 croissant (brioche) of your choice and natural mineral water.
- Official certified guide
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Breakfast
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- The entrance to the Cathedral (It is free of charge)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum numbers apply
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, physically not fit to climb steps, pregnant women and suffering from vertigo, claustrophobia or heart problems
- No elevators are accessible on this tour
- Pets are not allowed
- The guided tour to climb the Cupola will take around 1 hour
- The Voucher can be used at your convenience during the hours where the breakfast is offered.
- The breakfast voucher with details can be collected at the tour meeting point or in Tour Operator's Office.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Features
Original
50%
Cultural
50%
Sport
50%
Tourism
25%
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