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
  • Dome Climb
  • Guided tour of Cathedral and Dome
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Guided tour of the Terraces
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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Dec 25, 2024
An unforgettable experience - It was just perfect! Our guide Veronica was great: She carried us away with her knowledge, enthusiasm and humour and conveyed the history of the cathedral and the dome in an exciting and understandable way. Thanks to it, we could appreciate the impressive architecture and breathtaking views from the dome even more - and we now know where it grew up ☺️. The organization was also top – no waiting times, smooth running and enough time to enjoy the highlights. It was truly an unforgettable day, and I can highly recommend this tour to anyone! Thanks to Fat Tire Tours and especially to Veronica for this great experience!😊
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Rebekah_g
Dec 16, 2024
VIP tour, would recommend - Great experience! Loved getting to hear all the history of the duomo and we felt like VIPs getting special access to the terrace. Brian was a great guide and offered so much knowledge about Florence and its history. A lot of steps, but they are broken up into sections going up which made it super manageable.
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Matt_t
Dec 13, 2024
Well worth it, even the climb - Brilliant tour & our guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable & would highly recommend this tour. Be warned if you are a bit wobbly with heights as you climb the Duomo you go back inside the dome and it’s a glass barrier. I had a sweaty palm moment but the view of the ceiling more than made up for it. Awesome tour
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Annie_h
Dec 9, 2024
Lots of steps, but worth it for the view - Our guide was excellent for this tour. I want to say her name was Veronica, but maybe that's wrong. She was passionate about the history she was showing us. The views were amazing! There are several stairs you have to climb to get up there (over 400), but it's worth it. There are several sections you can stop and take a break if needed.
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Robyn_b
Dec 8, 2024
Definitely Visit The Duomo - Veronica was very knowledgeable- she knows the history of the Duomo as well as the art as well as the artists. We were not able to climb the tower with the group but I’m sure that would have been rewarding as well
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Lavonne_c
Dec 8, 2024
A must in Florence with Veronica. - This was a great tour. Veronica our guide was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information. She was also very accommodating to everyone in the group as we made our way up the many stairs to the dome. We highly recommend this tour with Veronica.
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Gabe_a
Dec 3, 2024
Brunelleschi Dome Tour - Aurora was our tour guide and is extremely knowledgeable about the history of her city. You can feel the passion in how she explained the artwork, significance of the structures, and the artists who created them. The dome climb can be challenging for those who are not as physically fit, but you do get two breaks to rest as she explains the Brunelleschi dome and its history. It was a VIP tour for us as there were only 6 people. Highly recommend!
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B4767qvpaolop
Nov 28, 2024
Visit...uphill...but not to be missed - Duomo and baptistery not to be missed over visit under the Duomo the remains of the old Cathedral of Santa Reparata. Then the ascent to Brunelleschi's dome. Tiring, but after the more than 450 steps the view is satisfying, besides during the route you can admire the beautiful paintings. Then there are the more than 400 of Giotto's bell tower...but it's worth it
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Bob_c
Nov 2, 2024
An informative tour given by an incredibly knowledgeable guide! - Our guide Francesca has a master's degree in art history and it showed as she taught our entire group so much about the history of Florence as well as the backgrounds of many of its key artists like Michaelangelo and Botticelli. We got incredible birds-eye views of Florence from the top of the dome which made the somewhat strenuous climb Read more about review stating An informative tour given by an incredibly knowledgeable guide! well worth the effort (see the video)! It can't be understated how valuable skipping the ticket lines was, the line to buy them to enter the dome not only was horribly long but I noticed after the tour that they had sold out. Communication from Viator and Fat Tire Tours was superb, I was kept to date all the way to just before the tour. I would highly recommend this tour, you won't be disappointed!
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Camille_p
Nov 2, 2024
Brian is the best! - Brian was an amazing tour guide! So passionate about the duomo and Florence’s history, very knowledgeable, and very accommodating to the group’s needs. He ensures comfort early at the beginning of the tour — he states that everyone can go at their own pace with the 400 stairs up to the dome, and that no one is in a rush. He also knows the best views and photo opportunities at the top! Thanks for making history so fun, Brian!
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