Florence Cathedral Tour + Dome & Terraces

Want to explore one of the most important monuments of the Italian Renaissance? This tour of the Florence Cathedral includes access to the temple, a visit to its panoramic terraces and a climb up to the famous Brunelleschi Dome!

Florence Cathedral Tour + Dome & Terraces

At the designated time, we'll meet on Via Camillo Cavour, 18, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy and stroll towards Florence Cathedral.

Upon arrival, you'll skip the queues and enter with your guide to learn about the building's history. The guide will discuss the Cathedral's construction process during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, highlighting the efforts of Italy's top architects over 150 years.

You will see The Last Judgement by Vasari and Zucari, a fresco on the dome's ceiling. Afterward, we'll walk up a narrow, open-air corridor that has been closed to the public and enter a secret room for a view of the Piazza del Duomo and the surrounding areas. You'll examine Brunelleschi's Dome up close and its architectural details.

Next, we'll visit the private "Circular Room" to see ancient statues from the Duomo's façade. Using your skip-the-line ticket, you can explore the Duomo's inner edge and view the Last Judgement frescoes up close, with an option to climb to the top of Brunelleschi's Dome for panoramic views of Florence.

Tickets

At the end of the tour, you'll receive a ticket to visit other buildings around the Cathedral, valid for 72 hours and includes skip-the-line admission to:

Opera del Duomo MuseumGiotto's Bell TowerBaptistery of San Giovanni