Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore: Recommended tours & tickets

Explore Florentine art and architecture on a tour that gets you past the typical long lines at the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. You'll breeze past the long line to marvel at Michelangelo’s statue of David, granting you incredible insight into the mind of a master. After, you’ll stop at Piazza del Duomo outside the Baptistery and check out the incredible bronze-cast doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti, coined the "Gates of Paradise" by Michelangelo. Continue on to the jewel of Florence, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with a special skip-the-line entrance up to the terraces—an exclusive space rarely visited by the general public. You’re welcome to continue your journey up to the top of Florence by climbing to the top of the dome to soak up even more spectacular views of the city. With all entrance fees included, an expert guide, and a small group of just 18 guests max for a more intimate experience, there’s no better way to see Florence’s top attractions.

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.

Discover Florence Cathedral and see the city from 2 exclusive and breathtaking point of views: the terraces and Brunelleschi's magnificent Dome. Our tour is fully guided by an official expert: don't miss the opportunity to learn everything about the frescos you will admire from a short distance while you are climbing the Dome. Exclusive access to the terrace is reserved, not available to the general public. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to be among the first to enter, escorted by the official key-holder of the day

Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on a small-group walking tour through Florence. Begin with skip-the-line access to view Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. Afterwards your guide takes you to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo's David was originally supposed to stand. Then explore the streets of Florence, taking in landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio bridge, Palazzo della Signoria e Piazza della Repubblica. If you select the 8:30am or 3:30pm tour at time of booking, instead of a Florence walking tour, you'll spend more time in the Duomo, getting exclusive access to the Duomo's North Terrace and climbing to the top of the Dome for stunning panoramic views of Florence.

Join us for a skywalk on the secret terraces of Florence Duomo. Discover the secrets of the famous cathedral with an expert guide rarely open for public. Skip the line for the exclusive Cathedral Terraces and enjoy the panoramic views. Visit the Duomo Museum and Baptistery, then climb Giotto’s Bell Tower on your own for a stunning finale. • Enjoy special access to the Cathedral’s rooftop terraces, rarely open to the public. • See the Cathedral's details and Brunelleschi’s Dome from a unique outside view. • Explore the Duomo Museum and learn about Renaissance masterpieces. • Ascend Giotto's Bell Tower at your own pace for panoramic city views. • Enjoy a personalized tour and save time in Florence with skip-the-line entry.

You will have the opportunity to visit all the different monuments and attractions in the heart of Piazza del Duomo with our expert guides of Florence. What makes us different? We accompany you step by step through all the monuments that make up the Duomo, without you having to find where the seats are and skip the line whenever possible with carefree. If you let yourself be guided, you will visit the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Crypt of Santa Reparata, the Museum of the Opera del Duomo and the Dome of Brunelleschi. Inside the museum you will have the opportunity to see with your own eyes the Gates of Paradise Ghiberti. Then you will continue through the entrance of the Cathedral, including a visit to the Crypt of Santa Reparata. At the end you will climb the Brunelleschi Dome or the Giotto's Bell Tower, depending on the availability of the day. You will enjoy the incomparable view of the city of Florence.

The Duomo Square offers a breathtaking view, especially at sunset, when the sun’s rays illuminate the polychrome marble of the buildings in the city’s religious complex: the Baptistery, the Cathedral, and Giotto’s Bell Tower. With our certified guide, you’ll have the chance to admire the magnificent Byzantine mosaics on the vault inside the Baptistery, while outside you can see Lorenzo Ghiberti’s masterpiece, the east door of the Baptistery, commonly called the “Gate of Paradise.” The next step of your journey will reveal the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo. The final stop of the tour will be the Museum of the Opera del Duomo, where you can admire priceless works of artistic heritage. If you choose the corresponding option, you’ll have the chance to visit Brunelleschi’s masterpiece, the Dome, or alternatively, climb Giotto’s Bell Tower.

Discover Florence’s iconic landmarks with an expert guide on this small group tour. Skip the lines at the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s Statue of David and explore the treasures of Florence Duomo. Climb the iconic Brunelleschi’s Dome to see the stunning frescoes and the view. • Exclusive entry and pre-reserved tickets for Brunelleschi's Dome (Cupola). • Skip-the-line tickets for the Accademia to admire Michelangelo's David. • Visit the famous Cathedral of Florence (Duomo) to enjoy all of its grandeur. • Enjoy a personalized experience with a small group tour. • Benefit from the expertise and insights of a knowledgeable local guide.

Enjoy the best view ever in Florence, climb this spectacular Dome and discover its secret in a one-hour small group tour. You will be amazed by the impressive views this Dome has to offer. Includes all entrance fees and tickets to the Cathedral and Dome. Also includes a local professional guide to help you along your way.

Admire the magical aerial panorama and learn the secrets of the Duomo from a different point of view. Enjoy an exclusive perspective: admire Florence panorama from the Duomoʼs 32 metres high terrace and climb up to the top of the Dome! With this tour, you will also receive 72 hour full-access, skip-the-line passes to all parts of the Duomo Complex, except for Giotto's Bell Tower. This activity includes: Giovanni’s Baptistery and Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. Spend your remaining time in Florence, without being rushed, visiting the city's top monuments.

• 1.35-hour guided tour with an expert guide. This includes Duomo Square with a full explanation of the Baptistery's Paradise gate, history of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and climb of Brunelleschi's dome • Discover the incredible history of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral • Detail explanation of the Cathedral – masterworks by Michelangelo, Donatello, and Ghiberti (Exterior only) • Climb up to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome. Museum Entrance Tickets Baptistery entrance tickets Dome climb entrance Tickets See Florence the right way with us Want to see Florence with a guide but are not keen on being herded around in a large, impersonal group or spending a fortune for a private tour? Look no further. “ Florence & Global ” tours are designed for the selective traveller,  providing all the benefits of a private tour with the group tour value.