Skip-the-Line: Florence Duomo Tour with Brunelleschi's Dome Climb
Overview
Skip the entrance lines and climb to the top of Brunelleschi's Dome in a Small Group 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.
What's Included
- Skip-the-Line Duomo tickets
- Dome Climb
- Guided tour of Cathedral and Dome
- Guided tour of the Cathedral Museum
- Expert Local guide
- Gratuities
- Guided tour of the Terraces
Meeting Location
Via dei Cimatori
50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza del Duomo
50122 Firenze FI, Italy
What To Expect
Fat Tire Tours - Florence (Pass By)
Marble Studio
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Cupola del Brunelleschi
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip-the-Line: Florence Duomo Tour with Brunelleschi’s Dome Climb?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025
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Activity code: C-3092BRUNESCHELLI
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour 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.
- Skip-the-Line Duomo tickets.
- Dome Climb.
- Guided tour of Cathedral and Dome.
- Guided tour of the Cathedral Museum.
- Expert Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Guided tour of the Terraces.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip-the-Line: Florence Duomo Tour with Brunelleschi's Dome Climb is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-Line: Florence Duomo Tour with Brunelleschi's Dome Climb will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Skip-the-Line Duomo tickets
- Dome Climb
- Guided tour of Cathedral and Dome
- Guided tour of the Cathedral Museum
- Expert Local guide
- Gratuities
- Guided tour of the Terraces
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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