Florence Duomo Tour: Brunelleschi Dome

Discover the awe-inspiring Florence Duomo and climb to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome with a knowledgeable guide. Skip the lines and experience this architectural masterpiece firsthand!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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
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What's Included
  • Skip-the-Line Duomo tickets
  • Expert Local guide
  • Guided tour of the Cathedral Museum
  • Guided tour of the Northern Terrace and Dome
  • Dome Climb
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Bypass the queues and ascend to the summit of Brunelleschi’s Dome with a knowledgeable guide! The burnt-orange dome of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (also known as the Florence Duomo) proudly towers over the city, making it Florence’s most notable landmark. Witness this remarkable feat of architectural brilliance.
Please note that on the 1st…

Location
Via dei Cimatori, 9R
Via dei Cimatori
YOUR TOUR MEETS AT OUR SHOP: Located at Via dei Cimatori 9 Red, 950122 Florence. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Diane_m
Oct 27, 2024
Stunning - Excellent, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. We toured the outside of the cathedral and visited the Baptistery before climbing the dome. Amazing experience to see the dome and ceiling frescos close up, and fabulous views from the top!
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Thomas_g
Oct 26, 2024
Amazing Tour - Perfect guided tour. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Her passion for Florence, for the Duomo and for the art in the Duomo museum were obvious, and her explanations were enlightening. The walk up the Duomo was a bit tough - 466 steps - but now and again there was a little break of a few meters that broke a bit the climb. Net, you need to have a minimum level of fitness to go up because it’s a bit tough, but in the end I managed to do it more easily than I had feared. And once on the top, all I could think was « Wow ». The view was simply overwhelming.
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Ann_k
Oct 23, 2024
Very enjoyable - Wonderful. The guide was informative, attentive and enthused. My mother and I both felt well catered for. Thank you
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May_k
Oct 23, 2024
Duomo - Wonderful experience. A must when visiting Florence. Yes, it’s wonderful and the line was exhilarating. The tour guide was wonderful..
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Elizzledizzle
Oct 20, 2024
Loved it - Great tour! We did the last run of the day and I loved seeing the sunset at the top of the dome. Our guide did a great job choosing strategic places to pause and talk about what we were seeing (places not as crowded, with seating, on landings, etc.) The climb isn't that bad. Yes, wear sneakers and prepare to be winded, but the guide stops at landings and there are times you pause for another group ahead so you have a chance to catch your breath. It's not a continuous 500 steps.
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Alison_p
Oct 20, 2024
Best view of Florence - Loved it! The stair climbing was intense but the view at the top of the dome and from the balconies inside the cathedral was well worth it. Our guide Francesca was so knowledgeable and gave amazing insight into Duomo’ creation.
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Karen_m
Oct 19, 2024
Off the beaten track story of Florence. - The guide was friendly and had an interesting take on our tour specifics and where we visited. He made sure the large group was together was quick to offer help when asked.
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Max
Oct 19, 2024
Long line at Duomo in October. - The entrance line to the Duomo was extremely long. Being able to skip it was wonderful. If we hadn’t done the tour, I don’t know if I would have waited that long. Probably 1.5 hrs. We are visiting in mid October, I can’t imagine a summer line. The museum was ok, but the Duomo was incredible. It is beyond impressive. I would definitely take the tour if you’re planning a trip to Florence.
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Lawrence_k
Oct 19, 2024
Duomo Museum and Tower Climb - Florence Duomo tour was amazing/ our guide Beni was terrific/ she spoke w such enthusiasm was as if it was her first guided tour/ Highly recommend
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Anne_j
Oct 26, 2024
Frustrating - The battery for the guide’s microphone died a half hour into the tour. Had a difficult time hearing explanations. This was preventable which made the situation frustrating and disappointing. When you spend a lot of money for a guided tour, you want to be able to hear.
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