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RS Venice Florence Rome 10/25-11/2

Does the above mentioned tour go to cathedral where the dome is located but does not climb the dome? The tour itinerary says:

“Later we'll learn about Brunelleschi's magnificent cathedral dome, Ghiberti's Baptistery doors, and other creations that helped define this world-changing era. “

But then states in the pre planning literature that we will not be visiting the dome.

Sorry if this is a silly question. Just wondering if I need to book tickets to the cathedral.

Thank you!

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You will only see the exteriors on the tour. I highly recommend getting one of the passes if you want to climb the Duomo or Giotto's Tower and visit the interior of the Duomo and, the not-to-be-missed, Duomo Museum (one of the best museums in Italy!). We took the VFR Tour last October and seeing the Duomo Complex was a highlight of our time in Florence. We bought the Giotto Passes in August for our October visit.