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Florence Duomo Cathedral Fast-Track Guided Tour

4.87
(158 Reviews)
30 min.
English
Mon to Sat
11:00, 13:30 & 15:15

  • Visit this masterpiece of medieval architecture in the heart of Florence with our Skip the Line access breezing you past the crowds. Our passionate English-speaking guide will make sure you have time to appreciate the beauty of the cathedral.
  • Listen to fascinating stories surrounding the over 200-years of construction while you gaze at frescoes by Vasari, elegant stained glass, and intricate marble floors, all under Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome.
  • With small groups of 25 or less and tickets to the Museo della Misericordia next door, this tour is fast, efficient, and comprehensive allowing you to get the most out of your time in Florence.

Tour Description

What's Included

  • No-wait access to Florence’s Duomo
  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Entry tickets to the Museo della Misericordia
  • Small groups of 25 people or fewer
  • Gratuities

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  • Florence Duomo Cathedral

Towering over the center of Florence, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is a breathtaking sight. But even more impressive than its beauty is the story behind the structure. 

From the 7th-century church that originally stood on the spot, to the final completion of the dome in 1436, you will learn the history of this architectural marvel. Your expert English-speaking guide will lead you through the cathedral while explaining the fascinating story of almost two centuries of building. Their commentary will include the new construction process that was invented by Brunelleschi to complete the dome above, which you'll be able to view in detail from the ground floor of the cathedral. 

As you learn about the Duomo’s creation, you will view the beautiful marble floors, elegant stained-glass windows and stunning frescos including Vasari’s The Last Judgement. And with our no-wait access, you’ll be able to avoid the long entry lines and spend more time enjoying the sights within the cathedral.

This tour also includes tickets to the nearby Museo della Misericordia. You can visit this jewel of a museum on your own to see its selection of Renaissance paintings and learn about the history of the ambulance corps that was founded to deal with the Black Death. 

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    Important Notes

    • Please note that because of religious festivities, access to the Duomo (Cathedral) might be restricted.
    • This tour also includes entry tickets to the Museo della Misericordia. You will be able to access the museum independently after the tour by showing the sticker you will receive at the check in.

     

    Cancelation Policy

    This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.

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      We strongly advise against arriving at the meeting point without a booking as we cannot guarantee that there will be space left on the tour. Our guides are unable to accept payment for tours so any bookings made on the spot will still need to be processed over the phone with payment by credit card.

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