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 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

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 where you can enjoy the incomparable view of the city of Florence. With the ticket valid 72h you can also enter the Campanile di Giotto, in complete autonomy.

Skip the long lines to both the Accademia and the Catherdral on this Best of Florence guided tour. Begin with skip-the-line access to get up close to Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery. Then see the Duomo, the city's iconic, Gothic-style cathedral with your skip-the-line access and guided tour inside the Cathedral & Duomo. Afterwards, your guide will take 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 and learn about the influence of the famous Medici family on Florence.

•Take advantage of exclusive access to the Cathedral with Brunelleschi's Pass. •Climb Brunelleschi's dome and soak up the spectacular views of the city and surrounding Tuscan countryside. •Enjoy the most famous architectural masterpieces of Florence's religious center in one tour, accompanied by an expert local guide. •Join our small group walking tour for a more personalized and interactive experience. •Focus on the highlights of the Museum of the Opera del Duomo in the company of an expert guide. •Visit the Baptistery of St. John to complete the exclusive tour.

Exclusive entry and pre-reserved tickets for Brunelleschi's dome (cupola) Pre-reserved tickets for the Accademia to admire Michelangelo's David Small groups for a more personalized attention Learn in the company of a local expert Visit the famous cathedral of Florence to enjoy all of its grandeur Benefit from the Brunelleschi Pass to visit the Baptistery, Museum, and Giotto's bell tower.

The Duomo Square offers a breathtaking view, especially at sunset, when the sun's rays 'light up' the polychrome marble of the buildings that form the religious complex of the city: the Baptistery, the Cathedral, and Giotto's Bell Tower. With our Certified and private guide you will have the opportunity to admire, inside the Baptistery, the stunning Byzantine mosaics of the vault while, outside, the masterpiece by Lorenzo Ghiberti, the east door of the Baptistery, commonly called 'the Gate of Paradise'. The second stage of your journey to discover the places of faith in Florence present in the square will reveal to you the towering and majestic cathedral, the Duomo, S. Maria del Fiore. The final destination of the tour will take us to the museum of "Opera del Duomo" where you will admire up close works of high value from the artistic heritage of the religious complex. If you select the corresponding option, you'll also have the chance to visit Brunelleschi's masterpiece: the Dome

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. This includes: Giotto’s Bell Tower, 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.  

Enjoy our exclusive 1h 10m  dome skip-the-line tour and have a breathtaking view of the city. Climb up to the top of the famous Cupola along with the commentary of our expert guide in order to admire the inside of the building up close, the wonderful Vasari's frescoes in particular. From the top you will have a wonderful Panorama view on the city.

Start your journey with a guided tour of the magnificent interiors of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. With our skip-the-line Brunelleschi Pass, bypass the queues and delve straight into the cathedral's rich history and artistic treasures. Your knowledgeable guide will take you through the early Christian crypt of Santa Reparata, the ancient foundation upon which the current cathedral stands. Marvel at the details of the marble choir by Bandinelli, the stunning stained-glass windows crafted by Donatello and Ghiberti and the unique clock by Paolo Uccello. Walk on the marble floor and gaze up at the vast frescoed interior of the Dome by Vasari, the largest fresco in the world. Continue your exclusive tour by stepping onto one of the cathedral's terraces. From this privileged point, admire the stunning Dome and the breathtaking panorama. After the guided tour, use your Brunelleschi Pass for direct access to climb even higher, up to the Dome itself, where a 360° view of Florence awaits.