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2 hours 30 minutes
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Skip the entrance lines and climb to the top of Brunelleschi's Dome in a Small Group with an expert guide! Majestically dominating the city skyline, the terracotta dome of Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (or Florence Duomo, as it’s more commonly known) is easily Florence's most iconic attraction. Experience this masterpiece of architectural genius.
Please be aware that every 1st Tuesday of each month, the Cathedral Museum is closed and will be subsituted by a guided tour inside the Baptistry.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 7 years. Children under 7 y.o. are not allowed. Children not included in the total number of people in the booking, will be denied access to the tour
Good physical condition required
Good walking shoes required - flip flops are not allowed
Most catholic churches in Italy require a dress code in order to enter. For The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, you are requested to be covered from shoulders to knees (shoulders, chest, stomach and thighs must be all covered by clothing) It is permissible to wear shorts, provided that they are long enough to cover your thighs and knees. You are also permitted to wear tank tops or spaghetti strap dresses, but you will need to bring with you a garment (shawl, jacket, cardigan) that can cover all the exposed parts between your shoulders and knees when you enter the building. Thank you for your understanding and if please contact us if you require further clarification.
The tickets included with your tour are valid for one-time entrance to every site of the Opera del Duomo complex (Museum, Bell Tower, Baptistery, Crypt). As part of the tour, you will enter the museum, private terraces and climb to the top of the dome. These sites will not be accessible a second time with the ticket that we provide. So, for example: If you wish to visit the museum again after the tour, you will need to independently purchase a new ticket. You can use the ticket provided to enter (one time per site) the remaining location: The Bell Tower, Baptistery and Cathedral Crypt. Post-tour the skip-the-line service is no longer guaranteed. Please show your ticket to the personnel at each site and they will indicate the first time slot available for you.
Our professional, licensed guide will give you all the context you need to fully appreciate the Renaissance masterpiece
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Skip-the-Line Duomo tickets
Expert Local guide
Guided tour of the Cathedral Museum
Dome Climb
Guided tour of Cathedral and Dome
Gratuities
Guided tour of the Terraces
This tour meets at our shop at 9/R Via dei Cimatori. Here you can check in, meet your guide and make use of the bathroom and wifi
Pass by the Marble Workshop where the stonemasons restore the famous statues of the Florence Cathedral
1,125 reviews
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Chinmoy B,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
Our guide was very helpful taking us around. Enjoyed the tour. Particularly the climb up to the top of the dome
Karen A,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
The climb to the top of the dome a 463 steps We had a very good guide and skipping the long lines was the best !
Dr A,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
It's a bit of a strenuous climb but if you pace yourself it is not bad at all. Definitely worth every step!!
Kelsey L,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
Out of the 8 other tours I did across Italy, this one was my favorite tour! We had Elena as our tour guide and she was absolutely fantastic. She is what made the tour for us! She was funny, a great storyteller, and took her time with our group and didn’t make us feel rushed. The Duomo museum and cathedral were incredible and the history behind it - even better! Skipping the lines also made it worth it. Highly recommend this tour!
Robyn W,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
I enjoyed my tour with Steffy! She was easy to understand and had very interesting information. The tour allowed us to skip the line which was amazing after l seeing the long line waiting to enter. She gave a lot of history about the cathedral. Then at the top of the Duomo, she pointed out many of the major neighborhoods of Florence and gave suggestions for things to do.
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