Florence Duomo Express Tour with Optional Dome Climb Upgrade
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Skip long lines with priority access tickets to see the Florence Duomo, one of the city’s most striking architectural masterpieces. Maximize time with this express tour, learning about the building’s history and art from a local guide. See stained-glass windows, elaborate frescoes, and Vasari’s The Last Judgment that lines the 375-foot high dome.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Museum closes at 4:00 PM. If you booked a tour at 3:00 PM or 3:30 PM you can visit the museum before your tour (by presenting the voucher at the entrance) or on the following day.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Climbing Access Ticket to the Dome [if option selected]
Entry tickets to the Museo della Misericordia
30-minute guided tour with an expert, English-speaking local guide
Entrance to the Baptistry, the Giotto Bell Tower & Duomo Museum [if Dome option selected]
Priority access to the Florence Duomo
Gratuities
Dome access [if upgrade option not selected]
What To Expect
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Your tour will begin just in front of the entrance to the Duomo ticket office at Piazza di San Giovanni, where your guide will lead you passed the public lines and directly into the cathedral, thanks to our special no wait access. Upon entering the church, your guide will begin the story of this incredible feat of engineering that required a whole new process for its construction. Including how, after nearly 200 years of construction, architect Filippo Brunelleschi's innovative approach finally enabled its completion. In addition to learning the history of this magnificent structure, you will also view the beautiful details of its interior including elaborate marble floors, stained-glass windows, and beautiful frescos. Your tour will be capped off by the viewing of Vasari’s famous Last Judgement, which lines the incredible 375 ft high dome. After your thirty-minute guided tour you will have the option to remain and explore the Duomo at your leisure or continue out to the beautiful Piazza del Duomo.
Cupola Del Brunelleschi
The Brunelleschi Dome, part of the Florence Cathedral, is a crowning architectural achievement by Filippo Brunelleschi. Completed in the 15th century, it stands as an engineering marvel, showcasing a double-shell structure with an inner and outer dome. The red-tiled exterior harmonizes with the city's skyline. Climbing to the top will reward you with unparalleled panoramic views of Florence, making it a testament to Brunelleschi's innovative genius and a symbol of Renaissance ingenuity.
Options
Duomo & Climb Ticket
Dome Climb Upgrade: This option allows you to climb the Florence Cathedral Dome + ticket to the Baptistry, the Giotto Tower & Duomo Museum
Duomo Only [Dome not included]
Duomo Tour [no Dome access]: This option does not include the Dome Access
Reviews
859 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Poor English not worth money
Nicholas H,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Guide spoke very poor english. 30 minute tour for 179 cdn terrible tour. Pretty much stood in one place and looked iPad
We were able to skip the...
Lindsey L,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We were able to skip the line to view the inside of the Duomo and the climb to the roof of the Duomo, but everything else included with the experience had a line you had to wait in. The guide was good, but gave basic information about the construction and history of the Duomo. The 30 minute tour is spent entirely in the Duomo and then you are free to do the roof climb and view the other buildings and viewing areas around the Duomo. The experience was worth the price as you could skip the lengthy line to see the Duomo and the roof climb and you could see all the other areas within 3 days time from when you received the tickets.
Perfect guide
Mary L,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. The climb up was something else, well worth it for the view
A great way to see the...
Julian W,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A great way to see the duomo, avoiding the longggg queue. Would recommend. Guide was informative and entertaining.
Our tour guide was great...
Angela B,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide was great it just was not what we were expecting. when it says option for dome climb, we assumed we would be able to do that for a fee. It was not an option. We also thought we were going to get into the museum but it was another small one that we could go to not the dumo one. So did not get to see or do what we had on our list to see.
We walked around the...
Katherine D,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We walked around the building for 25mins because our tour group was so difficult to find. It was also pouring rain. Once inside the tour guide we could not hear what she was saying about the frescos and the dome- many in the group just sat down stating I see this is self guided. Once she was done we were escorted to the walk the dome line which was amazing. Due to the herding to the climb we never able to see the rest of the building as the dome exists you to the outside.
No Guide, new guide
William T,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00After arriving at the meeting point we were taken to meer our guide and enter the Duomo. We entered the Duomo but no guide in sight, another guide showed up an tried to gives us a talk about the Duomo, but there was no audio equipment, and with construction noises It was difficult to hear anything. After 20 min we told we could walk to the top of the dome by ourselves.
We were able to pass by...
Princes,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were able to pass by the long lines and into the church. Our guide gave us a very informative explanation of things inside especially the paintings inside the dome.
Duomo with dome climb is not for the weak of heart.
Heather K,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Duomo tour was fantastic and super informative. Moved at a good pace to keep things moving but also get you through seeing the highlights and takimg pictures. The optional dome is a hike. 463 stairs and a tight climb but the payoff is huge. Amazing views even on a very rainy day. Just be ready to climb!
We really enjoyed...
Diana M,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We really enjoyed visiting the Duomo and the beauty was just so heartfelt and emotional I would recommend this tour
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