Florence

Florence Duomo Express Tour with Dome Climb Upgrade Option

Florence, Italy
Duomo Express Guided Tour with No Wait Access

From $24.26

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 30 minutes to 2 hours
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Skip long lines with priority access tickets to see the Florence Duomo, one of the city’s most striking architectural masterpieces. Maximize time with this express tour, learning about the building’s history and art from a local guide. See stained-glass windows, elaborate frescoes, and Vasari’s The Last Judgment that lines the 375-foot high dome. Upgrade your experience to climb the Brunelleschi’s dome and admire Florence from its best viewpoint!
  • Skip the line with no-wait access into the Florence Duomo
  • Learn about the church’s history and art in an express tour
  • See the building’s highlights including stained-glass windows
  • Upgrade your tour to climb the 375-foot high dome and have spectacular views of Florence

What's Included

  • Priority access to the Florence Duomo
  • 30-minute guided tour with an expert, English-speaking local guide
  • Entry tickets to the Museo della Misericordia
  • Climbing Access Ticket to the Dome [if option selected]
  • Entrance to the Baptistry, the Giotto Bell Tower & Duomo Museum [if Dome option selected]
  • Gratuities
  • Dome access [if upgrade option not selected]

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • Piazza del Duomo, 19, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    Your meeting point is in front of Museo della Misericordia, located in Piazza del Duomo. Your representative will be waiting for you on top of the steps next to the Museum entrance, in front of Giotto’s bell tower, holding a ‘Florence Duomo Guided Tour – City Wonders & AFTOURS sign.

End point

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

What To Expect

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Cupola del Brunelleschi

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Museo della Misericordia di Firenze

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Operated by City Wonders Ltd

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Traveler Tips


The Duomo in Florence stands alone and can be enjoyed without a tour guide.
It was not a very long tour but it was a great way to get into the Duomo faster and learn about the church's history and construction.
Even if you are tired of Churches and Cathedrals, you must visit the Duomo.
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Kimberly_C, Mar 2024
Glad we did this as the line to get in was VERY long to get as admission is free to get into the actual church. The guide teaches/shows you things that you wouldn't know if you did it on your own. Only lasts about 30 minutes so just long enough to learn what you need to know, then you are free to stay in the church after. Costs extra to climb the roof.
a quick (30 minute) and informative tour
Joe_B, Mar 2024
this was a concise tour of the Duomo. i was able to experience the beauty of the church and learn about how it was constructed along with the underlying politics that occurred during and after its construction.
Tour guide never showed up, no refund.
Emilie_C, Mar 2024
Went to the exact meeting point in the email and showed up 15 mins early. The tour guide never showed up. We never got to see the tour and they wouldn’t give us our money back. On the phone the woman told me it was at a completely different meeting point not listed anywhere in the emails. Would not recommend.
Perfect for families with children.
Irene_S, Mar 2024
The 30 minute Duomo tour is perfect when you have kids. It's enough time to learn about the Duomo yet short enough to not lose the attention of the kids.
Would definitely recommend
Sarah_H, Mar 2024
Our guide was so knowledgeable and lovely and it made the tour of the Duomo so much more meaningful!
I would book a different tour package
Judith_W, Mar 2024
The directions for the meeting place were difficult to make out. Using a street address would have been more precise. We missed our 11:00 tour, but luckily met another group who also had difficulties finding the meeting place and called the company. We got on the 12:00 tour.
Well organised.
PAULINE_K, Mar 2024
The tour was wel organised and easy to access. The tour guide was interesting but had such a strong accent that she was difficult to understand.
Inside the Duomo
Jacqueline_M, Mar 2024
I enjoyed learning about the history of the Duomo and about how it was built for the people of Florence by the people of Florence. Whilst not the most ornate church in Florence the history of the Duomo and especially the dome is very interesting.
Very good experience overall
Roger_C, Mar 2024
Excellent guide and no wait to enter the Duomo . It was a small group ! Loved it . It would have been ideal if the directions for meeting the guide were clearer
Worth the money
Emily_S, Feb 2024
We enjoyed the tour and learned so much fascinating history from the wonderful guide. Just be careful to read what’s included and excluded - I had signed up for a more limited tour than I intended. We still enjoyed it though. Also give yourself time in case the tour goes long due to other participants being delayed.
Skip the long line!
Kelly_G, Jan 2024
Quick tour that allowed us to skip the line and see the inside of the Duomo. We learned a lot. We had trouble finding the tour and had to call. It is near the ambulances at the Museo Della Miseracordia.
It was difficult to find...
Becky, Dec 2023
It was difficult to find the starting point of tour. There was not a specific address provided and guides had no signs visible. There were thousands of people in Duomo area. This needs major improvement. Once the tour started the guide was terrific, very knowledgeable and passionate about the topic.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hi Becky, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our Duomo Express Guided Tour with Special Skip-the-Line Access. We appreciate your feedback, and we're thrilled to hear that you found the guide to be terrific, knowledgeable, and passionate about the topic. We apologize for the challenges you faced in locating the starting point of the tour. Providing a seamless experience is our top priority, and we understand that clear directions are crucial. We offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. To enhance our services, we will revisit the GPS instructions and meeting point information, ensuring that they are as clear and specific as possible. Your input is invaluable, and we are committed to making the necessary improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide an even more flawless experience in the future. Once again, thank you for your feedback and for exploring the beauties of Italy with us. Best regards, Edgar J. City Wonders
Beautiful Place
Mark_S, Dec 2023
Great to see the Duomo and worth doing the skip the line tour as queues were quite long. The guide was knowledgeable and made the tour interesting.
Excellent Tour
Vince_R, Dec 2023
We learned quite a bit. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the Duomo. She took a little extra time to really explain the construction of the duomo.
only half of the experience
Richard_P, Nov 2023
wonderful to look inside and the guide did her level best to communicate despite ongoing works nearby. we weren’t issued with tickets when greeted therefore denied access to the museum which was supposed to be part of the package. very disappointed.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Richard_P, We appreciate your kind words about the Duomo Express Guided Tour and your understanding of the ongoing works in the area. However, we are truly sorry to hear about the ticket issue and any disappointment it may have caused. To ensure we address this matter promptly, could you kindly reach out to us at info@citywonders.com with your booking reference number? We want to investigate what happened with the tickets and make sure we accommodate you appropriately. Your experience matters to us, and we want to ensure that you receive the full value of the package you booked. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation in allowing us to rectify the situation. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Best Regards, Edgar J. City Wonders
Duomo Guided Tour
Gail_P, Nov 2023
Isabella, our guide, brought everything to life. Her explanation of the art and how it was created was fascinating. She was the perfect guide for that tour!
Horrible customer service
Brian_C, Nov 2023
Horrible company. Our ship could not make it to the port due to weather, so we could not make it to Florence. Refund request from Viator was denied.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Brian_C, We sincerely apologize for the unfortunate circumstances that prevented you from joining our Duomo Express Guided Tour. We understand the disappointment, and we empathize with the challenges posed by the weather affecting your ship's ability to reach the port. We regret to inform you that as per our and Viator's policies, missed tours are not always refundable. This aligns with industry standards, similar to missing a flight, where external factors beyond control may impact the ability to attend a pre-booked activity. We understand this may be disappointing, and we appreciate your understanding of the constraints we face in such situations. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us or Viator directly. You still may able to reschedule your experience for a later date, so that you do not miss out. Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, Edgar J. City Wonders
Almost missed the tour
Junghoon_P, Nov 2023
The tour was excellent but we almost missed it because it was very difficult to find the tour company in the beginning. The tour company should have sign or employees should wear tour company jacket.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Junghoon_P, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our Duomo Express Guided Tour with Special Skip-the-Line Access. We appreciate your positive comments about the tour and your valuable input regarding the meeting point. We apologize for any difficulty you faced in finding the tour company at the beginning. It's our policy to always provide GPS instructions and ensure visible meeting points. Your suggestion about having a sign or employees wearing tour company jackets is insightful, and we will certainly take this into consideration. We will remind our coordinators to be visible and easily identifiable to ensure a smoother start to the tour. We appreciate your understanding, and we're delighted that you enjoyed the tour once it commenced. Your feedback contributes to our ongoing efforts to improve our services. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back for another enriching travel experience! Best regards, Edgar J. City Wonders
Nice tour
Dilip_U, Nov 2023
Nice tour. Short one, probably could have done on our own. The Duomo is a must see. If you have a chance, could go by at night and enjoy the streets/ lights/ vendors.
Our tour guide was great!...
Rachel_C, Nov 2023
Our tour guide was great! We learned so much and had a great time. This wasn't a long tour, so it's easy to fit into your itinerary. We highly recommend it.
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