Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Skip the entrance lines and climb to the top of Brunelleschi's Dome 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.
Skip-the-Line Duomo tickets
Expert Local guide
Guided tour of the Cathedral Museum
Guided tour of the Northern Terrace and Dome
Gratuities
Departure Point
Via dei Cimatori, 9R, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
YOUR TOUR MEETS AT OUR SHOP: Located at Via dei Cimatori 9 Red, 950122 Florence. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
Via dei Cimatori, 9R, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy 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
Via dello Studio, 30, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Pass by the Marble Workshop where the stonemasons restore the famous statues of the Florence Cathedral 5 minutes
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence, Italy 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 45 minutes
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy 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! 30 minutes
Cupola del Brunelleschi, Florence, Italy Guided visit of the Brunelleschi's Dome 60 minutes
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Marie_L
04 Nov 2024
La visite était bien organisée et s’est déroulée sans attente. La guide était intéressante et sympathique.
Bob_C
02 Nov 2024
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!
Camille_P
02 Nov 2024
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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We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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