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Duomo Florence Guided Tours 2024

Duomo Florence View

Brunelleschi's Dome: Tour

Reviews: 1366
4.6/5
  • Access to Brunelleschi’s Dome
  • Guided Tour of Cathedral 
  • Views of Florence from the Dome
  • Climb up to the Dome
  • Duration: 1 – 3 hrs

€59.90

Florence Duomo

Florence Cathedral and Duomo Museum: Tour with Brunelleschi's Dome

Reviews: 186
4.7/5
  • Climb up to the Dome
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza del Duomo, Florence guided tour
  • Duration options: 2-3 hours

€86

Duomo Florence Top View

Florence: Entry Ticket to Brunelleschi's Dome

Reviews: 203
4.6/5
  • Reserved tickets to enter the Dome
  • Skip-the-line ticket
  • Reach the top of the Dome
  • Valis: 1 day

€45

Florence Cathedral Combo Tours

Florence Dome

Florence: Uffizi and Dome Skip-The-Line with Audio Guide

Reviews: 42
4.3/5
  • Entry to Uffizi Gallery
  • Entry to Brunelleschi’s Dome
  • Entry to Accademia Gallery 
  • Audioguide downloadable directly on your smartphone

€80.10

Uffizi Gallery Painting

Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery: Tour with City Walking Tour

Reviews: 430
4.8/5
  • Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Piazza della Signoria guided tour
  • Accademia Gallery entry ticket
  • Uffizi Gallery entry ticket
  • Duration: 4 -7 hrs

€99

Pisa Tower

From Florence: Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti Wine Tasting Full-Day Trip with Lunch

Reviews: 1780
4.9/5
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
  • Tour escort for the entire trip
  • Lunch, Wine tasting
  • Duration options: 11 – 12 hours

€50.15

Duomo Florence Tour Information - 2024

About Cathedral of Florence (Duomo di Firenze)

  1. Guided Tour of Brunelleschi’s Dome – 39 EUR

This Duomo Florence tour includes skip-the-line access to the Florence dome, a qualified tour guide, a close and personal view of the “Last Judgement”, Climbing to the top of the dome for a breath-taking view of Florence from up above.

This tour does not include access to the Florence Cathedral, bell tower, the Baptistry, and the museum.

 

  1. Duomo Florence Guided Tour – 22 EUR

This guided tour includes a visit to the Duomo Florence Cathedral, delve into the Duomo’s roots as a modest church in the seventh century, and how it grew to become the world’s third-largest cathedral, admire the vaulted ceilings, and the frescos, and the work of Filippo Brunelleschi as you take a walk around this architectural marvel.

 

  1. Brunelleschi’s Florence Dome Climb Ticket – 20 EUR

This access ticket lets you experience a climb to the largest dome ever built, the legendary Brunelleschi Dome, a close and personal view of the masterwork of Giorgio Vasari & Federico Zuccari known as the “Last Judgement, “access to secret passageways and corridors to the rooftop, access to the Opera Del Duomo Museum and Florence Cathedral bell tower.

 

  1. Half-day Florence Tour – 79 EUR

This tour includes a walk through the streets of Florence, Duomo Florence tour, shopping at the leather market, skip the line access to the Accademia and Uffizi gallery.

 

  1. Academia, David & Duomo Florence Tour – 39 EUR

Includes a walk through the Piazza Del Duomo, Florence Baptistry, leather markets, and access to the Accademia gallery in a group of no more than 25 people by an English-speaking guide.

 

  1. Uffizi gallery & Florence Dome Tour – 40 EUR

Includes access to the Uffizi gallery to admire stunning artwork by the masters of the art, entrance to the Duomo Florence Cathedral, and climb to the Dome.

 

  1. Uffizi & Accademia & Brunelleschi Tome Tour – 58.50 EUR

Access to the Uffizi and Accademia galleries, Hall of Prisoners, Hall of Colossus, and entrance to the Santa Maria Del Fiore and access to climb Brunelleschi’s famed Florence Dome.

 

  1. Uffizi Gallery and Duomo Florence Tour combo – 79.80 EUR

This combo tour includes skip-the-line access tickets to the Uffizi gallery and the Florence Cathedral and a climb to the world-famous Dome.

The Duomo Today

The Florence Cathedral is regarded as one of the greatest Gothic masterpieces and the first Italian Renaissance.

With a length of 160 meters, a width of 43 meters, and a transverse nave of 90 meters, this Florentine cathedral is one of the largest churches in the world.

Why visit the Duomo Cathedral Florence?

The Duomo Square complex of Florence Cathedral comprises Brunelleschi’s massive dome and Giotto’s soaring Campanile, which together make the Battistero, which defines the city’s silhouette.

How can you visit the Florence Cathedral?

The entrance to the Cathedral is free but other attractions like the Florence dome, baptistry, or the museum require an admission ticket. It is recommended to book a guided tour that is available in a variety of combos so that you make the most of your visit.

To know about Duomo Florence Tour and Tickets, Read On.

Full Description

Join on this incredibly exciting adventure through the Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral Complex on an exclusive Duomo Florence tour. Your knowledge and passionate guide will keep you entertained and engaged throughout the tour with myths, mysteries, and secrets that surround this remarkable architectural wonder.

While strolling around the square, its structures, such as the beautiful Duomo Florence cathedral façade, have a traditional Florentine gelato.

Skip the line access and follow the expert guides inside the magnificent Cathedral’s tremendous grandeur. Enjoy spectacular views of the Cathedral interior and 16th-century murals as you climb the famed 463 stairs. Learn everything there is to know about Vasari and Zuccari’s unique and exquisite Last Judgement frescoes with the help of a scholar.

Because the Duomo Florence tour is limited to 12 persons or less, the guides can give you a more personalized experience that will help you better understand Florence and make the most of the tour.

You also get to ascend the Florence Cathedral’s Northern Terrace, a fascinating trek via small, open-air tunnels that have been inaccessible for public viewing for centuries. The view of Piazza del Duomo from above will take your breath away! This exclusive art and history tour will take you to the hidden Duomo terraces, which the majority are unaware of.

You can also get an exclusive look into the famed private circular rooms where restorers can be found hard at work restoring ancient statues and artifacts.

This is not all, you can get an up-close and personal view and perspective of the “Last Judgement” frescoes and climb to the top of the majestic Florence dome.

History of the Duomo Florence

The Basilica Di Santa Maria Del Fiore more commonly known as the Duomo Cathedral of Florence was one of the most important architectural structures in 14th century Florence. It inspired and ushered in a whole new era of art and engineering.

 

With its spectacular Renaissance dome constructed by Filippo Brunelleschi and the baptistery directly across the street, Florence’s cathedral towers over the city. The huge Gothic cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore was built on the foundations of the 7th-century church of Santa Reparata, the remnants of which may be seen in the crypt.

 

The Florence Duomo is located in Duomo Square. It was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, a prominent architect, and sculptor who admired the Gothic style, and building began towards the end of the 13th century. Florentine artists abandoned the Gothic style in favor of the Roman style about the middle of the 14th century. The metalsmith Lorenzo Ghiberti and the artist Filippo Brunelleschi were given the honor of completing Florence Cathedral.

 

After the Cathedral’s facade was demolished towards the end of the sixteenth century, Emilio de Fabris reconstructed it, made minor changes, and used marble of various colors.

Duomo Florence Opening Hours

The Florence Cathedral is open Monday – Friday from 10:15 am to 4:15 pm.

 

The Florence Cathedral Dome is open Monday – Friday from 12:45 pm to 6:45 pm.

 

The Cathedral and the Dome remain closed on Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays such as January 1st, Easter & Christmas day.

Includes

  • 2-hours of a guided Duomo Florence tour.
  • An expert and passionate multilingual guide who gives a thorough description of the Baptistry’s Paradise Gate and the history of the Duomo Florence Cathedral and a Climb atop the famed Florence Dome.
  • Skip the line access tickets to enter the dome.
  • Access to the Baptistry.
  • Radios and headsets provided for better listening and understanding the tour guide.
  • Before climbing the dome, taste two types of traditional Florentine ice cream.
  • Memorabilia of the Florence Cathedral Dome.
  • Access tickets to the museum.

Does Not Include

  • Pick-ups and drop-offs from the hotel

Highlights

  • In a small group setting, tour the outside of the Florence cathedral complex with a guide.
  • A passionate and knowledgeable tour guide.
  • Discover the fascinating history of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral more popularly known as the Duomo Cathedral Florence. 
  • Skip-the-line access to Brunelleschi’s Dome.
  • Climb to the peak of the Florence dome.
  • Discover the hidden terraces of the magnificent Florence Cathedral, ideal for taking photos for your album.
  • Take a look at the exclusive circular and admire the restorers at work
  • Inside the Cathedral Museum, you may see some of the most important masterpieces of art.
  • As you follow your guide around the plaza, have a typical Florentine gelato.

FAQs

Yes, The Duomo itself is massive and stunning and worth looking at from the outside and entrance is free but with a single ticket or a guided tour, you can get an in-depth view of the history of the cathedral, access to the Brunelleschi Dome, the Florence cathedral bell tower, the Opera Museum, the Baptistry, and Santa Reparata crypt inside and all of those are definitely worth a visit.

Yes, you can tour the Duomo in Florence. There are several different types of tours available and accessible to the visitors and it is always advisable to book tours and tickets in advance to avoid the long queues and a hassle-free experience.

A Duomo Florence tour can take up to 2 hours.

No, the Duomo is a cathedral and a place of religious importance.

You have to wear appropriate clothing that covers your shoulders and knees while visiting the Duomo. Also, sandals, headgear, and sunglasses are banned.

Yes, small backpacks are fine but luggage and large bags are not allowed.