Florence Skip-the-Line Duomo Tour with Guide & Brunelleschi Dome

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

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

What To Expect

1

Fat Tire Tours - Florence

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

Admission Not Applicable
2

Marble Studio

Pass by the Marble Workshop where the stonemasons restore the famous statues of the Florence Cathedral

5 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Skip-the-Line: Florence Duomo Tour with Brunelleschi's Dome Climb

Reviews

4.80

1,107 reviews

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  • Excellent tour and guide!

    Ben M,

    Aug 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a great experience for anyone visiting Florence! Our guide was knowledgeable and shared excellent history. The line to do the Duomo climb was long. However, this tour offering skip the line tickets was priceless for anyone looking to maximize their time in Florence.

  • Totally Worth It

    Robert S,

    Aug 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Skipped a line of literally thousands, to enter the Duomo on open. Great views of the church floor below and the city beyond from the dome. Stair climb was a significant workout.

  • What a view

    Steve L,

    Aug 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    An experience to remember. Our guid was fantastic. Friendly, and very informative. I would only note that this is not something I would recommend for seniors with health concerns. Many many many steps to the top. But if you make it, it’s beautiful.

  • buy this Tour!

    jackson C,

    Aug 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    well worth the ticket the knowledge gained was tremendous ! and skipping the line 1000 people long was perfect… only 6 people in the tour! Francesca was amazing guide!

  • Awesome tour, incredible workout to the too of the dome!

    Kim A,

    Aug 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Stephie gave a wonderful mini walking tour, Duomo museum and Duomo dome tour. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Dante , Brunellschi and the carhedral and dome and as the oldest couple in the group she was very patient with us as we climbed the 413 stairs to the dome giving us plenty of time to rest and then explaining everything we could see at the top as well as explaining the fresco painted on the ceiling of the dome. Well worth the tour. The only negative is that while our ticket gains us entry to the bell tower and cathedral for 2 more days it does not apply to the museum. Thanks Stephie!

From EUR 115

4.80
1,107 reviews