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
Malgorzata G
Sep 20264.0
All well done and interesting, except that a music background for the narrative in the headphones was too loud at few times and it was impossible to hear the story.
GetYourGuide traveler
Sep 20265.0
Excellent
GetYourGuide traveler
Sep 20265.0
Excellent