15 Florence Duomo Tours in Florence to Build a Day Around

1.Cathedral & Brunelleschi’s Dome Ticket & Audio App

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,973 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $70Our pick

Meet staff at Porta della Mandorla, use your reserved time to climb Brunelleschi’s Dome, then explore the Cathedral, Baptistery, Bell Tower, Museum, and crypt over 72 hours. The app offers multilingual commentary, but you must bring headphones and carry no bag into the dome.

“The guide was amazing, they waited for me even though I was late because of the strikes with the trains. Great experience definitely worth climbing the dome.”

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2.Brunelleschi’s Dome Climb Entry Ticket & Duomo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,815 reviews · 3 days · from $53

Meet a host by the Lindt shop, collect your timed dome ticket, and climb 463 steps to Florence’s highest landmark views. Your pass also covers the cathedral, Baptistery, crypt, museum, and Bell Tower for three days. This is self-guided, with an audio app rather than a live guide.

“The climb was a hit terrifying but well worth it when we got to the top. We also used the tickets to visit the crypts, museum and baptistry so it was really good value.”

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3.Florence Skip-the-Line Duomo Tour with Guide & Brunelleschi Dome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,176 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide near Piazza del Duomo, visit the Opera del Duomo Museum, enter Florence Cathedral, and climb Brunelleschi’s Dome by 463 steps. Expect tight passages, Renaissance frescoes, a private terrace, and wide views over Florence and the Tuscan hills.

“Tour was fantastic. Helena (guide) was informative, engaging, and did not overwhelm you with excess information. Great balance. Dome climb was a highlight with great views. You must have good physical mobility to complete the climb. Overall a great experience.”

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4.Duomo Area Tour and Brunelleschi Dome Climb Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,169 reviews · from $69

Meet your English-speaking guide near Piazza di San Giovanni for a 50-minute outdoor tour of Florence’s Duomo, Baptistery, and bell tower. Then climb Brunelleschi’s Dome independently with a timed ticket and use the remaining 3-day pass to visit the museum and other included sites.

“The guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand. The tour was great value - would definitely recommend it”

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5.Brunelleschi’s Dome Climb and Duomo Complex Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 946 reviews · from $67

Climb Brunelleschi’s 463-step dome at a reserved time, then explore Florence Cathedral, the Baptistery, Crypt, bell tower, and Opera del Duomo Museum over three days. This is a self-guided visit with mobile tickets and audio apps, not a live guided tour.

“Tickets for the Duomo cupola climb were sent directly to my phone by the local provider, meaning we could go straight there rather than having to wait in any type of line. Worked great!”

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6.Florence Duomo Complex Guided Tour with Dome Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 908 reviews

Explore Florence’s Duomo Complex with an English-speaking guide, including the Baptistery, Duomo Museum, and Brunelleschi’s Dome climb. You’ll tackle 463 steps without an elevator, see the Last Judgment fresco, and receive access to other complex sites for three days, though the Dome visit is timed and separate.

“Anastasia was FANTASTIC! So happy we opted for a guide for this. Learned all sorts of great things about the heart of Florence as she was so knowledgeable. She also had a great personality and was easy to understand. We opted not to climb all the way to the top of the dome as the height caught up with us midway but it was nice to have the option initially since we were feeling optimistic.”

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7.Florence Duomo Express Tour with Optional Dome Climb Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 861 reviews · 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Meet near the Museo della Misericordia for a 30-minute English tour inside Florence Cathedral. You’ll see Brunelleschi’s dome and Vasari’s Last Judgement, then explore independently. Choose the dome upgrade for the 463-step climb, rooftop views, Baptistry, Bell Tower, and Duomo Museum access.

“Make sure to ask you guide where to see the basement if you want to. We left and couldn’t get back in. This is worth it if physically able. You are able to climb the bell tower for free. It’s nice to have a ticket for 72 hours. Wouldn’t recommend doing the bell tower climb close together with duomo climb. Our guide also had a iPad with good demonstrations to up understand what she was talking about. Overall worth it!”

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8.Florence Duomo Cathedral with Host & Audio Guide (Interior Only)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 702 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $7Best value

Meet an English-speaking host near Florence’s Duomo, receive entry guidance, then explore Santa Maria del Fiore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide. See Brunelleschi’s Dome and the Last Judgment frescoes, but note that dome and bell tower climbs are not included, and security queues can remain.

“Our guide was excellent. She really knew the history of the Duomo and its architects. However, at the last hour the company slipped the schedule by 45 minutes which placed the rest of our schedule in jeopardy. If we had been that late we would have forfeited our fee. Same rule should apply to them.”

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9.Florence Duomo, Baptistery & Opera Museum Audioguided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 607 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $65

Meet your guide in Piazza San Giovanni for a 1.5 to 3-hour visit to Florence’s Baptistery and Opera del Duomo Museum. You’ll use multilingual audio content while an Italian or English-speaking expert adds context and answers questions. Optional tickets cover Giotto’s Bell Tower or Brunelleschi’s Dome.

“A pesar de que nos cayó la mundial, Gaetano, el guía, tuvo muchísima paciencia con un incidente que tuvimos con las entradas. Supo resolverlo en el momento. Además se nota que sabe mucho de toda la historia de Florencia. Le puedes preguntar sobre lo que sea y él te responderá”

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10.Cooking Art Brunelleschi with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 448 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35

In Florence, an English-speaking chef guides you through ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle in a 13th-century tower. You will prepare butter and sage, arrabbiata, and Tuscan ragù, then eat the meal with unlimited Tuscan wine and soft drinks. Classes run about three hours for up to 19 people.

“It was great fun! The teacher was knowledgeable, patient, and well organized. We totally enjoyed the experience and can highly recommend it.”

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11.Cooking Art Brunelleschi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Cook three fresh pastas from scratch near Brunelleschi’s Dome, with chefs such as Valentino, Lorenzo, Eno, and Sal guiding each step. You’ll make ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle, pair them with three sauces, and eat the meal with Tuscan wine or unlimited soft drinks.

“The absolute best orchestrated cooking class I have ever been to. The ingredients were simple but the results were above par. Our teacher JACOB was the most amazing chef. He taught us skills and techniques we will use in our kitchen at home for years to come. We learned the correct way to make pasta. He gave us one-on- one guidance for kneading the dough and for rolling it thin. He was so entertaining in class and we cannot wait to try all the techniques when we get home. Amazing class! Very good return on investment. The restaurant had a wine window!!!”

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12.Florence Duomo Skip-Any-Line Guided Tour with Priority Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Meet your English-speaking guide near Piazza San Giovanni for a 1-hour-40-minute tour of Florence Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo. Learn about the cathedral, Baptistery, bell tower, and Brunelleschi’s dome, then enter through a priority route and stand beyond the ropes near the high altar.

“The guide was very knowledgeable & friendly, with a witty sense of humor. We learned a lot & happy that we decided to take this tour”

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13.Florence Duomo Square Guided Walking Tour with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 235 reviews · from $33

Spend 1.5 hours with a certified guide in Florence’s Duomo Complex. You’ll hear the story of Brunelleschi’s dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery, and the Opera del Duomo Museum. Guides may include Giacomo, Leonardo, Francesca, or Silvia, with tours offered in five languages.

“Amazing skip the line and guided tour experience. Knowledgeable guide who had a ton of history and insight to offer. Highly, highly recommend!”

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14.Florence Duomo Complex Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · from $92

Explore Florence’s Duomo complex with a local English-speaking guide, then visit the Baptistery and Opera del Duomo Museum before climbing Giotto’s Bell Tower on your own. Guides such as Camilla, Sara, and Sabrina are praised for clear, lively storytelling. The dome climb is not included.

“Camille the guide was excellent. The history of the place was amazing. The sculptures were spectacular.”

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15.Brunelleschi’s Dome and Cathedral Complex Reserved Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 1 to 3 days (approx.) · from $83

You receive a timed reservation for Brunelleschi’s Dome, then explore Florence’s cathedral complex on your own. Climb hundreds of narrow steps, see Vasari’s Last Judgment, and use the pass for the cathedral, crypt, baptistery, bell tower, and museum over 72 hours. No personal guide is included.

“Outstanding opportunity to see the inside of the cathedral.. the Michael Angelo cuppola...and all of Firenze from the top. Beautiful. The steps are not for the faint of heart, legs, or lungs. Im 68 yrs old..in great shape and did just fine. Several did not. The last 50 steps are straight up!! Is a MUST experience!”

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