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4.6(13,882 reviews)

Florence Cathedral: Priority Entry and Express Guided Tour

From$0.16
3 hours
Florence, Italy

About this activity

Skip the lines to the Florence Duomo and join a guided tour of the interior. Learn how Brunelleschi built the impressive dome, see a beautiful fresco of The Last Judgement, and more.

Highlights

  • Skip the long lines to the Florence Duomo
  • Learn more about the cathedral on an express guided tour
  • Get the option to stay and explore at your own pace

Full description

Skip the long lines to one of the most popular attractions in Florence and save precious time on an express guided tour of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Once inside the amazing monument - also known as the Florence Duomo - marvel at the vaulted ceilings, intricate stained-glass windows and beautiful frescos. Hear the fascinating story of the building's creation from a dedicated guide, from its origins as a 7th-century church to the impressive 89,000 square foot cathedral that stands in its place today. Learn about the new engineering technique created by Filippo Brunelleschi to build the dome. See a stunning fresco of The Last Judgement by Vasari in the cupola. Then, get the option to stay and explore at leisure or continue out to Piazza del Duomo to admire the marbled exterior.

Included / Excluded

  • Florence Cathedral skip-the-line entry ticket
  • Local guide
  • Florence Cathedral tour
  • Entrance fee for the cupola
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Entry to the Museo Della Misericordia, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery
  • Dome climb
  • Tips

Important information

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Know before you go

  • • Large bags, backpacks, and suitcases are not permitted in the cathedral. Only very small bags are allowed. Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the cathedral
  • • Please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees to enter the cathedral
  • • Government-imposed Covid-19 restrictions for entering countries and venues may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites and comply with each country’s requirements
  • • The local tour operator will not be held responsible for refused access to museums and tourist attractions and no refund will be due

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.6(13,882 reviews)
GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Nov 2026
1.0

We had different meeting points in the get your guide app and the actual meet point. We had to walk with an elder in a walker and a baby through there. I am not sure whose fault it was but the tickets that Brandon received for our tour were from November 5 we went through the line and upon scanning our 8 am tickets they were of course invalid. Brandon was fantastic theough this process as well as helping them convince them to allow us in but it took over 45 minutes to get things sorted out. And i had to pay for our entries. So we ended up loosing time waiting with an elder and a baby out not being able to move hoping we could enter. For the price that you charge over 1000 Euros i did expect things to be perfect and smooth but that was not the case. As i said fortunately Brandon was excelent and of course had to prioritize the areas to see so i do expect a reimbursement

GetYourGuide
Eva
Nov 2026
5.0

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GetYourGuide
Emma
Nov 2026
5.0

This was a great way to see my evening in San Francisco. The trip to treasure island was well worth it. the driver was fun and engaging and really went above and beyond.

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