Florence Duomo Tour: Explore Brunelleschi's Dome with Guide
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760 Ratings
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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
  • Guided tour of the terraces and dome
  • Skip-the-Line Duomo tickets
  • Expert Local guide
  • Guided tour of the Cathedral Museum
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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Justine_h
Apr 13, 2024
Great Tour. Must do! - Amazing experience! The view from the top was incredible! What a great guide we had very friendly and knowledgeable!
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Lisa_t
Apr 12, 2024
Steph was the best ❤️ - Steph was just excellent !!!! She was eager to answer our questions and was full of knowledge. And gave us a pep talk as we negotiated the 450 steps of the Duomo. Awesome guide
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Christina_f
Apr 11, 2024
Duomo cupola climb - Our guide Viola was fantastic. So worth the time saved by waiting in lines and the small group experience to go out on the terraces to see the views of Florence. Seeing the interior dome paintings up close is not to be missed! We went back the next day with this skip the line ticket to see the rest of the cathedral and the lower level.
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Rajiv_j
Apr 10, 2024
Fantastic tour expertly guided - We had a fantastic time on this tour with a knowledgeable guide who knew the Duomo well and was able to point out a lot of relevant details. The dome climb and the view from the top is totally worth the effort.
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Bevintierney
Apr 10, 2024
Educated guide made for informative and fun tour! - Our guide Nora was excellent. She shared her pride and passion for Florence and all of its wonders. We really enjoyed the structure of the tour and the context Nora brought to the cathedral. The duomo climb was amazing! So glad we could skip the lines!
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Ashley_f
Apr 9, 2024
Amazing views, worth every stair! - Absolutely loved the experience, worth the early morning and all of the steps! We got to see views that wouldn’t be possible from other areas of Florence and only wish it had been longer. We unfortunately did this on the last day in Florence and were unaware that with the tickets we also got access to the bell tower, the church and the museum for 72 hours after our tour. Sad we had to leave before experiencing this! Recommend doing it early in your trip.
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Donna_g
Apr 7, 2024
Don’t miss going to the dome! - This was an amazing experience with a spectacular view! Our guide Veronica from Fat Tire Tours was extremely knowledgeable and fun!
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Pablo_v
Apr 5, 2024
Great tour, a must do in Florence - Sibilla was great! The tour fantastic!! You can have the best views of Florence and burn that gellato in the way
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Martha_bea13
Apr 4, 2024
Rooftop Terrace View! - Not every tour takes you on the rooftop terraces to view the Duomo up close but THIS ONE DOES. This was the reason why I booked the tour and it was amazing. As we were on the rooftop, people from the bell tower (about 20ft from us) were yelling what tour we were on because we were on the terrace. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job. I would highly recommend booking this tour as you not only get to climb the Duomo but get to view it up close from the terrace.
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Shannon_l
Mar 27, 2024
Must do in Florence! - Awesome tour of the Florence Duomo! Our guide was super knowledgeable about everything! Would totally recommend this to anyone - especially enjoyed the small group aspect so you felt you could really see everything!
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