A Duomo Florence Tour will teach you all you need to know about the city’s history. A qualified guide will lead you around the cupula and to the summit to appreciate the magnificent city views from the Duomo Florence.
Access to Brunelleschi's Dome and Live tour guide
Brunelleschi's Dome, Duomo Museum, Giotto's Bell Tower, Crypt of Santa Reparata
Reserved tickets to enter the Dome
72-hour pass for the Dome Complex
Statue of David, Dome, Duomo and Catherdral
Brunelleschi's Dome, Duomo Museum, Giotto's Bell Tower, Crypt of Santa Reparata
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Take a look at the features of each type of tour before choosing your tour, and then make an informed decision. Here’s a list of the best Duomo Florence tours and their main highlights.
The crown jewel of the Florence Cathedral, the Duomo, is a historically rich and magnificent site to be explored with an expert historian who’ll provide intriguing insights on the structure and how it was built. On this tour, you’ll get to get a close look at the iconic Cathedral that dominates the Florentine skyline and soak in knowledge about its history. This Duomo Florence tour is perfect for those who enjoy small travel groups and are on a budget.
Want to head right to the Duomo? Buy the skip-the-line Duomo Florence tour tickets. Grab a two-in-one deal with this tour option, as you not only skip long lines and the hassle of waiting, but you also get an expert guide taking you down memory lane, touring you around the massive cathedral. As soon as you’re done with your guided tour, you get to spend as much time as you like inside the cathedral and museum.
Make the most of your trip to Florence by opting for a combination of different attractions, after all, who doesn’t like a bundle of joy? On this Duomo Florence tour, you get to stroll around and experience the two most important attractions of the city – the Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. This tour includes a guide who speaks various languages, tells you amazing stories of the cathedral’s historical art, and makes your time worthwhile with his knowledgeable anecdotes. Additionally, the combination tour also comes with a skip-the-line feature, so you can head right into both places.
Let the magnificent architecture of the Duomo cathedral beguile you with its fantastic bird-eye views from Duomo terraces. Climb up to the dome on this Duomo Florence tour, there’s a hidden terrace hiding the gems of historical art from those who haven’t visited it yet. Choose between Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Duomo Terraces, or Giotto’s Bell Tower. This tour is especially for those who’d want to explore the attraction even further. An expert guide will accompany you along.
Taking the half-day tour is highly recommended if you are visiting Florence for the first time. This Duomo tour includes a visit to the most iconic attraction in the city – the Duomo, Brunelleschi’s dome, Vasari’s frescoes, the Accademia Gallery, and the Uffizi Gallery. All these places combine to put on display an array of grand paintings by legendary Italian artists. All the wandering around while having the best time, of course with the company of an entertaining tour guide.
The opening hours of Duomo Florence are as follows:
Note: Saturday, Sunday, public holidays, January 1st, Epiphany, Easter, and Christmas Day are all days when the Duomo cathedral is closed.
Train
Florence’s Duomo is easily accessible by train and tram. To save time during travel, it is recommended to book tickets online or well in advance. The nearest tram stop, Valfonda, is a 10-minute walk from the cathedral.
Car
If you’re traveling from Milan, search for ‘Firenze Nord,’ and if you’re traveling from Rome, look for ‘Firenze Sud.’ Following your arrival, seek paid parking places near the Duomo for quick access.
Bus
Florence’s municipal buses make getting about the city the most convenient. To get to the cathedral, you can acquire a day pass or buy tickets from kiosks, railway stations, or coffee shops across the city. To go to the cathedral, take the bus to Condotta.
Safety measures
Traveler requirements
There are several reasons why the Duomo in Florence is famous, but I’ll limit myself to three. 1) Take a look at it; it’s stunning. 2) Its vastness; despite the fact that it was built over seven centuries ago, it is still one of the world’s top ten largest churches. 3) Its Dome, which was completed in 1436 and was the world’s biggest free-standing dome for centuries, was an architectural masterpiece.
Wear comfortable shoes because the Duomo ascent is 463 steps along tiny winding hallways and some quite steep staircases. This activity is not recommended if you have limited movement, have a heart issue, or suffer from claustrophobia or vertigo.
Giorgio Vasari created the artwork on the inside of the Dome, and the work began in 1572. Vasari died before it could be completed, but Federico Zuccari completed it.
Yes. Because it is still a functioning consecrated Cathedral, a rigorous dress rule applies: chest and shoulders must be covered, and slacks or skirts must extend below the knees. We suggest you stick to the dress code for entry.
Here are some of the most popular dining alternatives around the Duomo complex: