Florence Duomo Express Tour with Optional Dome Climb Upgrade

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

1

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.

30 minutes • Admission Included
2

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Duomo Only [Dome not included]

Duomo Tour [no Dome access]: This option does not include the Dome Access

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

Reviews

3.83

845 reviews

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  • Make sure to ask you...

    Amy C,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Make sure to ask you guide where to see the basement if you want to. We left and couldn’t get back in. This is worth it if physically able. You are able to climb the bell tower for free. It’s nice to have a ticket for 72 hours. Wouldn’t recommend doing the bell tower climb close together with duomo climb. Our guide also had a iPad with good demonstrations to up understand what she was talking about. Overall worth it!

  • No guide needed

    Ellen M,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    It was a large group and minimal information given by tour guide. I would do it without a guide next time.

  • Amazing visit!

    Jennifer W,

    Oct 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It is a beautiful experience! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the duomo and it was amazing to her the history! So worth the time and money!

  • Worthwhile tour of duomo

    Marsha M,

    Oct 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The guide was animated and very interesting. Best of all, she truly took us right into the duomo, bypassing all lines. Highly recommend.

  • Great experience

    Kurt G,

    Oct 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We were delighted to have the opportunity to take a fast track into the Florence Duomo. Although we chose not to do the climb to the top of the dome, we really appreciated the personal touch our tour guide, Carolina, provided as she explained the intense rivalry between Florence and Siena, the ins and outs of the great works on display in the basilica, and the amazing feat of building the dome itself. It was an experience that was worth the expense.

From €21.00

3.83
845 reviews