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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
1,121 reviews
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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.
Kathleen H,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
The tour was beautiful. My granddaughter made the climb,WOW what a feat!!! She has some magnificent pictures of the view,but the climb was difficult.
Marlene F,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
The climb to the top is very steep and narrow. Stopped a couple of times to rest. Our tour guide Christina was excellent. Told us what to expect as we climbed. Loved all the Medici history she brought to light.
Anthony J,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
One of the best tours I have had. The guide was excellent. One of the best things about this tour is the visit to the museums. A fascinating tour of how the Duomo was built. A real surprise event.
Karen M,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
Our tour guide was very fun , knowledgeable & efficient ! We walked to the top on the duomo. First ones in. Group was small which was great.
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