Duomo Dome Skip the Line Tour

Meet your guide outside the dome's entrance and bypass the often-long queue with your skip-the-line ticket.

As you climb the 463 steps to the top of the cathedral's dome, learn about how the construction of the egg-shaped Cupola wasn't done until long after the cathedral was otherwise finished—leaving a gaping hole in the building for decades. Filippo Brunelleschi's revolutionary design for the dome within a dome is still widely revered among architects and was the largest dome in the world at the time it was completed.

From inside the dome, enjoy a wonderful view of parts of the cathedral you don't normally get to see—including Vasari's 'Last Judgement' frescoes—as well as spectacular views outside the cathedral overlooking the historic city of Florence.

Climb back down from the dome with your guide for a brief guided visit inside the cathedral itself to conclude the tour. Admire its Gothic interior, designed by Arnolfo di Cambio and Brunelleschi.

Please note: Most of the time on this tour is spent in the dome with a brief tour of the cathedral at the end. Your ticket allows you to stay in the cathedral after the tour concludes, and also gives you entry to the Baptistery and the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (no skip-the-line access for those). There is no skip-the-line entry for the Duomo from November 1-March 31.

• Save time waiting in line with a skip-the-line admission ticket
• Get the inside scoop on the history of the landmark from a guide
• See Florence from a different perspective on the roof terrace
• An obvious choice for travelers lacking time in Florence

Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria dei Fiori) is a defining element of the city’s history, geography, and identity. That said, the landmark attracts large crowds, so save yourself up to an hour of waiting in line with a skip-the-line admission ticket that grants you access to a roof terrace that reveals sweeping panoramas of Florence.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Visitors are required to climb 463 steps. No elevator available
The climb is not advised for people suffering from heart diseases/problems, vertigo and claustrophobia
ACCESS to the complex and VISIT TIMES may be subject to changes due to extraordinary events and depending on the guidelines of the Opera del Duomo
Rain policy: the tour may be cancelled due to rain, Alternatively, clients will be offered to join the Duomo Complex Tour on the same day at the same price
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
For children's reductions a valid I.D. is required
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
MANDATORY USE OF MASK AND LATEX GLOVES
GUIDED TOUR INCLUDED IN THE RELATED OFFER
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience 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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers