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Experience Florence’s Duomo Complex at your own pace with reserved Dome entry.
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Climb 463 steps to Brunelleschi’s Dome for panoramic city views and Vasari’s dramatic frescoes up close.
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Step inside Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and admire its majestic Gothic-Renaissance interiors.
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Visit the Baptistery of St. John to marvel at glittering mosaics and the famed Gates of Paradise.
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Ascend Giotto’s Bell Tower for another breathtaking Florence view—this time with the Dome in your frame.
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Wrap up at the Opera del Duomo Museum, home to Michelangelo’s Pietà and original cathedral sculptures.
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With 3-day validity and an included audio guide, you’re free to explore at your own pace—no back-to-back time crunches, just smart sightseeing.
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Experience Florence’s Duomo Complex at your own pace with reserved Dome entry.
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Climb 463 steps to Brunelleschi’s Dome for panoramic city views and Vasari’s dramatic frescoes up close.
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Step inside Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and admire its majestic Gothic-Renaissance interiors.
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Visit the Baptistery of St. John to marvel at glittering mosaics and the famed Gates of Paradise.
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Ascend Giotto’s Bell Tower for another breathtaking Florence view—this time with the Dome in your frame.
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Wrap up at the Opera del Duomo Museum, home to Michelangelo’s Pietà and original cathedral sculptures.
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With 3-day validity and an included audio guide, you’re free to explore at your own pace—no back-to-back time crunches, just smart sightseeing.
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Step inside Florence’s most iconic cathedral—for free! All you need is this ticket with an audio guide to unlock centuries of history, faith, and art.
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Let the audio guide lead the way. From Vasari’s dazzling frescoes to Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome, hear the stories behind the marvels as you explore at your own pace.
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Whether you want the big highlights or hidden gems, the audio guide helps you make the most of your visit without rushing or missing a thing.
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Want more? Upgrade your ticket. Add a Brunelleschi Dome climb for unbeatable views over Florence, or choose the express guided tour in English to get insider insights from a local expert.
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Step inside Florence’s most iconic cathedral—for free! All you need is this ticket with an audio guide to unlock centuries of history, faith, and art.
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Let the audio guide lead the way. From Vasari’s dazzling frescoes to Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome, hear the stories behind the marvels as you explore at your own pace.
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Whether you want the big highlights or hidden gems, the audio guide helps you make the most of your visit without rushing or missing a thing.
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Want more? Upgrade your ticket. Add a Brunelleschi Dome climb for unbeatable views over Florence, or choose the express guided tour in English to get insider insights from a local expert.
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Skip the long lines and enjoy a guided tour of the Cathedral interior before ascending to the Secret Terraces for sweeping skyline views and architectural insights.
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These terraces are typically off-limits to the public and offer side-angle views of Brunelleschi’s Dome — one of the only ways to observe the dome’s ribs, lantern, and engineering from up close.
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Choose a small-group experience for a more intimate visit. Some tours begin at daybreak, where you may enter with the key-bearer and watch the Cathedral light up for the day.
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Want the full picture? Upgrade your experience with a climb to Brunelleschi’s Dome or Giotto’s Bell Tower for a panoramic perspective of everything you’ve just explored from above.
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Skip the long lines and enjoy a guided tour of the Cathedral interior before ascending to the Secret Terraces for sweeping skyline views and architectural insights.
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These terraces are typically off-limits to the public and offer side-angle views of Brunelleschi’s Dome — one of the only ways to observe the dome’s ribs, lantern, and engineering from up close.
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Choose a small-group experience for a more intimate visit. Some tours begin at daybreak, where you may enter with the key-bearer and watch the Cathedral light up for the day.
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Want the full picture? Upgrade your experience with a climb to Brunelleschi’s Dome or Giotto’s Bell Tower for a panoramic perspective of everything you’ve just explored from above.
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Explore Florence’s sacred heart with a guided tour of the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum — each space revealing a different layer of Renaissance brilliance.
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Uncover the stories behind the art and architecture as your expert guide (available in English, Spanish, Italian, or German) decodes mosaics, masterpieces, and the engineering marvels that shaped the Duomo complex.
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See how it all connects — from Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise to Brunelleschi’s soaring dome — as your guide weaves a narrative of theology, politics, and artistic ambition across the three monuments.
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Upgrade for the climbs: After your guided visit, ascend Brunelleschi’s Dome or Giotto’s Bell Tower (or both!) for a bird’s-eye view of Florence and a deeper appreciation of the complex’s scale and genius.
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Pressed for time? Choose an express guided tour focused on the Cathedral’s highlights — perfect for seeing the essentials in 30 minutes.
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Explore Florence’s sacred heart with a guided tour of the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum — each space revealing a different layer of Renaissance brilliance.
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Uncover the stories behind the art and architecture as your expert guide (available in English, Spanish, Italian, or German) decodes mosaics, masterpieces, and the engineering marvels that shaped the Duomo complex.
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See how it all connects — from Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise to Brunelleschi’s soaring dome — as your guide weaves a narrative of theology, politics, and artistic ambition across the three monuments.
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Upgrade for the climbs: After your guided visit, ascend Brunelleschi’s Dome or Giotto’s Bell Tower (or both!) for a bird’s-eye view of Florence and a deeper appreciation of the complex’s scale and genius.
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Pressed for time? Choose an express guided tour focused on the Cathedral’s highlights — perfect for seeing the essentials in 30 minutes.
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Step into Florence’s Renaissance treasures before the city wakes—experience Michelangelo’s David and climb Brunelleschi’s Dome with early access.
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An English-speaking guide brings Florence’s Renaissance masterpieces to life with engaging stories and insights.
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Marvel at Michelangelo’s David up close, discovering its artistry and historical significance with your guide. See the wider Accademia gallery and its Renaissance masterpieces.
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Climb the Duomo dome for the quintessential Florentine postcard view: terracotta roofs merging with the horizon.
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Small group sizes of no more than 15 guests ensure a more personal, interactive experience throughout your guided tour.
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Step into Florence’s Renaissance treasures before the city wakes—experience Michelangelo’s David and climb Brunelleschi’s Dome with early access.
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An English-speaking guide brings Florence’s Renaissance masterpieces to life with engaging stories and insights.
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Marvel at Michelangelo’s David up close, discovering its artistry and historical significance with your guide. See the wider Accademia gallery and its Renaissance masterpieces.
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Climb the Duomo dome for the quintessential Florentine postcard view: terracotta roofs merging with the horizon.
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Small group sizes of no more than 15 guests ensure a more personal, interactive experience throughout your guided tour.
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Explore Florence’s city center, the cathedral itself, and its complex with a knowledgeable expert. Benefit from English, French, Spanish, or German-speaking guides.
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Explore Florence’s vibrant city center: stroll through lively piazzas and visit iconic landmarks.
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Take in the historic charm of Florence with stops at famous sights like the Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, and the impressive facade of the Duomo.
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Go beyond the facade and delve into the heart of the Florence Cathedral complex with a skip-the-line guided tour.
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Enhance your experience with an optional climb up Giotto’s Bell Tower or Brunelleschi’s Dome for breathtaking panoramic views over Florence.
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Explore Florence’s city center, the cathedral itself, and its complex with a knowledgeable expert. Benefit from English, French, Spanish, or German-speaking guides.
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Explore Florence’s vibrant city center: stroll through lively piazzas and visit iconic landmarks.
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Take in the historic charm of Florence with stops at famous sights like the Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, and the impressive facade of the Duomo.
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Go beyond the facade and delve into the heart of the Florence Cathedral complex with a skip-the-line guided tour.
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Enhance your experience with an optional climb up Giotto’s Bell Tower or Brunelleschi’s Dome for breathtaking panoramic views over Florence.
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Experience Florentine attractions at a flexible pace with a hop-on hop-off pass & set off on a guided tour of the iconic Florence Cathedral.
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Get a 24/48/72-hour unlimited pass and visit up to 27 top sights across 2 unique routes as buses arrive every 25 to 60 minutes.
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Listen to an 8-language audio guide as you kick back in your seat and take in panoramic views of iconic Renaissance sights.
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Admire the stained glass windows and naves inside the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral on a 30-minute tour.
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Your English-speaking live guide is a local expert who can answer all your questions and ensure that you don’t miss key aspects of the Cathedral.
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Experience Florentine attractions at a flexible pace with a hop-on hop-off pass & set off on a guided tour of the iconic Florence Cathedral.
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Get a 24/48/72-hour unlimited pass and visit up to 27 top sights across 2 unique routes as buses arrive every 25 to 60 minutes.
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Listen to an 8-language audio guide as you kick back in your seat and take in panoramic views of iconic Renaissance sights.
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Admire the stained glass windows and naves inside the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral on a 30-minute tour.
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Your English-speaking live guide is a local expert who can answer all your questions and ensure that you don’t miss key aspects of the Cathedral.
10% off
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Enjoy skip-the-line access to Brunelleschi’s Dome and a private, in-depth tour of one of the most iconic landmarks in Florence.
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This 1.5-hour tour offers an intimate glimpse into the art, history, and culture of the city, explained in detail by your expert guide.
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Customize your tour to match your interests and pace, focusing on specific parts of the Dome's history and design.
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Learn about the story behind the construction of Filippo Brunelleschi’s Dome, its innovative techniques, and its impact on Renaissance architecture.
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Climb to the top of the dome for stunning panoramic views of Florence, from terracotta rooftops to rolling Tuscan hills.
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Enjoy skip-the-line access to Brunelleschi’s Dome and a private, in-depth tour of one of the most iconic landmarks in Florence.
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This 1.5-hour tour offers an intimate glimpse into the art, history, and culture of the city, explained in detail by your expert guide.
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Customize your tour to match your interests and pace, focusing on specific parts of the Dome's history and design.
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Learn about the story behind the construction of Filippo Brunelleschi’s Dome, its innovative techniques, and its impact on Renaissance architecture.
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Climb to the top of the dome for stunning panoramic views of Florence, from terracotta rooftops to rolling Tuscan hills.
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Breeze past the lines with direct access to the Uffizi and Duomo, so you can spend more time with art and architecture legends.
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Stand face-to-face with Renaissance masterpieces like Botticelli's Birth of Venus, with your guide sharing the stories behind the art.
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Enter the Duomo’s gorgeous interiors, with its vibrant frescoed dome and gleaming marble floors, led by an expert local guide.
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Cap off your visit with entry to the Misericordia Museum, where you can snap stunning views of Cathedral Square from its top floor.
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Fun Fact: Brunelleschi's Dome is the largest masonry dome in the world – and it’s still a mystery how he built it without scaffolding!
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Breeze past the lines with direct access to the Uffizi and Duomo, so you can spend more time with art and architecture legends.
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Stand face-to-face with Renaissance masterpieces like Botticelli's Birth of Venus, with your guide sharing the stories behind the art.
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Enter the Duomo’s gorgeous interiors, with its vibrant frescoed dome and gleaming marble floors, led by an expert local guide.
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Cap off your visit with entry to the Misericordia Museum, where you can snap stunning views of Cathedral Square from its top floor.
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Fun Fact: Brunelleschi's Dome is the largest masonry dome in the world – and it’s still a mystery how he built it without scaffolding!
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About Duomo Florence
Soak up the beauty of Florence's Duomo, a blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. When you're done marveling at the detailed marble facade, ascend Giotto's Bell Tower, and climb the dome for breathtaking city panoramas. Inside, immerse yourself in exquisite frescoes, showcasing Florence's artistic heritage.
Why visit Duomo Florence?
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Main Entrance
The entrance to the Florence Cathedral (Duomo) can be found on the west side of the cathedral, facing the Piazza del Duomo. The main entrance is through the large bronze doors located beneath the impressive facade of the cathedral. Look near the Bell Tower! This entrance provides access to the interior of the cathedral, where you can explore its stunning interior and various attractions.
- Last admission to Cathedral: 3:30 pm
- Closed on: Sunday, Christmas Day, Other key religious holidays like the Easter
The Bell Tower and the dome are not accessible in a wheelchair.
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