Florence Duomo Skip-the-Line Tour
Explore the iconic cathedral with an expert guide and visit the fascinating Misericordia Museum
Visiting the Florence Duomo alone often means navigating long lines, confusing ticket systems, and missing the incredible stories behind its creation. With skip-the-line access and an engaging guide, this tour ensures a seamless and enriching experience. Step inside the awe-inspiring cathedral to uncover its breathtaking artwork, masterful architecture, and the fascinating history that brings it all to life. Enjoy a stress-free visit to Florence’s most iconic landmark.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Skip-the-line entry tickets to the Florence Duomo
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Guided visit of the Piazza del Duomo
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Guided visit of the Florence Duomo
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Entry to the Misericordia Museum
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins near the Florence Duomo
You meet your guide just steps from the Florence Duomo in central Florence. As the group gathers, your guide sets expectations for this focused 30-minute visit and explains how the cathedral and square shaped Florence’s religious life. -
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Enter the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
With your skip-the-line Duomo tickets, you head straight inside the Gothic cathedral. While you take in the vast nave, marble floors, and the base of Brunelleschi’s dome, your guide gives a concise overview of how this church transformed the city’s skyline. -
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Gaze up at The Last Judgement
Standing beneath the dome, you look up to see Giorgio Vasari’s dramatic fresco of The Last Judgement filling the ceiling. Your guide highlights key scenes of angels, saints, and everyday Florentines, so you understand how this artwork combined faith, fear, and civic pride overhead. -
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Your tour finishes at the Misericordia Museum entrance
The guided portion ends by the entrance to the Misericordia Museum beside the cathedral. With your included access, you can continue inside at your own pace to explore its historic artifacts or step back into Piazza del Duomo to keep discovering central Florence on your own.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Dress Code: Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter the Florence Duomo; entry may be refused otherwise.
Accessibility: This tour is suitable for wheelchair users, as the Duomo has an accessible entrance. The Florence Cathedral can also provide wheelchairs at the entrance to those in need. If you have doubts about your mobility, please contact us in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please Note: This tour includes access to the interior of the Cathedral only and does not include a climb up Brunelleschi's Dome or a visit to the Campanile (Bell Tower). The guided portion ends after the Duomo visit, granting access to the Misericordia Museum for self-exploration.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 30-minute tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry tickets to the Florence Duomo
Guided visit of the Piazza del Duomo
Guided visit of the Florence Duomo
Entry to the Misericordia Museum
Maximum group size of 25
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Shawl, scarf, or sweater (for covering knees and shoulders)
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Our guide was well versed in Florentine history and the Duomo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
In case you have doubts about your mobility, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you. This tour is suitable for wheelchair users, as the Duomo has an accessible entrance. Additionally, the Florence Cathedral can provide wheelchairs at the entrance to those in need
What happens if it rains?
We run our Florence Duomo tours rain or shine
Is there a dress code to enter the religious sites on this tour?
We ask both men and women to cover knees and shoulders, otherwise the Florence Cathedral might refuse entry. We understand the summers in Florence can be hot, so a great alternative is to bring a shawl/scarf/sweater with you. That way you can cover your knees and shoulders when necessary
How comprehensive is this tour?
This tour is slightly abbreviated in comparison to our Florence Duomo tours which include visiting the Terraces and Cupola. You'll still get to experience all the most important elements of the Florence Cathedral though
Does the Florence Duomo ever experience sudden closures?
Due to unforeseen events, the Florence Duomo may occasionally be closed. If this happens, we will immedidately inform you and work on alternative dates or a refund
