Florence Skip-the-Line Duomo Tour with Guide & 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: 1 day learn more
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
  • Marble Studio - Pass by the Marble Workshop where the stonemasons restore the famous statues of the Florence Cathedral
  • Museo dell’Opera del Duomo - Learn about the masterpieces of the museum - such as the original doors of the Baptistery, Pietà by Michelangelo, Mary Magdalene by Donatello and the see the various designs of the Dome in wood
  • Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Skip-the-line entry and VIP access to visit one of the private terraces of the Cathedral, walk amongst the famous frescos and finally up to the “cupola” - the greatest view in Florence from the top of the Dome!
  • Cupola del Brunelleschi - Guided visit of the Brunelleschi’s Dome
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
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 Tuesday of every month, the Cathedral Museum is not open and a guided tour of the Baptistry will take its place.

  • 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
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.

Customer Ratings
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Ashok_p
Aug 21, 2024
Beautiful and Exclusive! - Enjoyed this at every step. Our guide was knowledgeable and considerate in our needs. The access this tour provides is unparalleled as you walk past the long lines and straight from the museum to the Duomo climb which is the main event. The weather was partly cloud and cooler so we were fortunate. Otherwise this climb is not for those not comfortable with narrow spaces, heights and a normal pace.
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Haley_y
Aug 20, 2024
Incredible Experience - Brian made our experience absolutely unforgettable with how much knowledge he had to offer about the history of Florence. Would recommend this experience for anyone looking to explore the Duomo.
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Scenic33375258068
Aug 19, 2024
Must Do in Florence! - My husband and I had a great time on this tour! The history and story telling was great. I highly recommend getting a ticket to “Skip the line” as it will wrap around the Duomo on typical days. We went straight in. The climb up was manageable and fun with amazing views. Starting at the museum was a great way to become familiar with the history before starting in the Cathedral and Dome climb. Great value and experience.
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Cindy_b
Aug 18, 2024
Great Guide, Enjoyable Tour - Our guide was great! We loved starting in the air-conditioned museum and learning a little history before we entered the Duomo and did the dome climb. The climb was very doable, even though it was a hot day. The views are worth the effort!!!
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Peter_n
Aug 16, 2024
Best tour guide - We were on a tight schedule as we needed to get back to the train station by 3:30pm and our tour started at 1:30. Brian our guide was absolutely fantastic. So accommodating and understanding of our situation. He allowed us to go ahead and catch the tour ahead of us so we wouldn’t get stuck on the stairs as they were coming down. If not for this we would have missed our train. The part of the tour we did get was awesome. Brian is very well informed and very in tune with his tour goers. He made sure everyone was on the same page and understood the importance of the information he was giving us. Best tour guide we had all week. Wish we could have finished the tour completely. Great job Brian Pete and Diane
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Michelle_v
Aug 16, 2024
Beautiful, skip the line, great guide - Our guide, Veronica was terrific and knowledgeable. We skipped the VERY long line and headed straight to the cathedral, did a tour of the museum and climbed the dome. On the way up to the dome, we were able to go on the balcony not accessible to the general public. Great experience.
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Michael_b
Aug 15, 2024
Nice tour - Good tour. Could have spent a little more time on history but overall a good tour. The top of the duomo is a LONG journey! Be prepared.
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Philip_s
Aug 13, 2024
Great tour guide - “Francesca with the blue eyes” was a phenomenal tour guide kept us on track but was the only tour guide during my whole trip to answer questions and talk to the group. Grateful for her and the tour
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Louise_s
Aug 11, 2024
Good Time - Very fun! It was great to get close up to the done paintings inside and get spectacular views outside.
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Sanjiv_m
Aug 18, 2024
Terrible service - Terrible and uncaring customer service in my opinion. Not customer friendly. Total disregard for the circumstances of the customer.
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