Florence: Duomo Climbing Tour with Ice Cream Tasting
1 h
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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.
After the tour you can enjoy a very delicious Ice Cream from one of our famous partnered Gelateria. You have the chance to taste an Ice Cream, with a variety of choice of flavors at any time of the day. All you have to do is to present the tour voucher and order your Ice Cream with your favorite flavors.
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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.
After the tour you can enjoy a very delicious Ice Cream from one of our famous partnered Gelateria. You have the chance to taste an Ice Cream, with a variety of choice of flavors at any time of the day. All you have to do is to present the tour voucher and order your Ice Cream with your favorite flavors.
Included
- An Ice Cream Tasting
- Official certified guide
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Snacks
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 tour will be conducted in English
- The Ice Cream Parlor is near our meeting point and any additional information will be provided at meeting point by our staff.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
65%
Sport
50%
Original
35%
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