Florence: Skip the Line Duomo Express Tour

Skip the line and explore Florence Duomo’s stunning beauty and history with our expert-led Express tour. Discover secrets, marvel at art, and visit Museo della Misericordia.

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Florence - Join our guide at a designated meeting point near the Cathedral, from where your guided tour will start.
  • Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Effortlessly bypass the summer crowds and lengthy queues with our Skip the Line entry to the Florence Duomo. With your expert guide by your side, you’ll dive straight into exploring the highlights of this iconic landmark, ensuring you make the most of your time with a guided tour of its key features.
  • Cupola del Brunelleschi - Why go through the effort of climbing when you can enjoy a breath-taking view of Brunelleschi’s Dome right from the ground floor? During your 30-minute express tour, you’ll be treated to a stunning sight of the dome from inside the cathedral. Rest assured, our guide will be there every step of the way to provide you with insights and information.
  • Museo della Misericordia di Firenze - Following your guided tour of the Cathedral, we recommend continuing your exploration by paying a visit to the Museo Della Misericordia, which entry is also included in the cost of your tour.
What's Included
  • Guided visit of the Florence Duomo
  • Skip-the-line entry tickets to the Florence Cathedral
  • English-Speaking Expert Guide
  • Entry to the Misericordia Museum
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Avoid the long waits and dive right into the stunning beauty of the Florence Duomo with our Express tour. Led by our expert guide, you’ll explore the cathedral’s grand halls and towering spaces, learning about its impressive architecture and the fascinating history of the Medici family.

Marvel at the intricate details of the “Golden Door” crafted by Ghiberti, stand in wonder beneath Brunelleschi’s Dome, and uncover intriguing secrets alongside your guide. Fun fact: Did you know an assassination took place in this very church? Our guide will be there alongside you to share ins and outs of this iconic landmark.

After your cathedral tour concludes, we suggest continuing your exploration by visiting the nearby Museo della Misericordia, which entrance fee is included in your tour ticket. Here, you can discover artifacts and artworks that reveal Florence’s charitable legacy, from ancient relics to modern displays, offering insight into the city’s enduring spirit of compassion and kindness.

Location
Piazza del Duomo, 19
Piazza del Duomo
Please arrive 15 minutes early. Your friendly guide will await you outside of the Museo della Misericordia located in Piazza del Duomo 19/20, 50122 in Florence holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy on it''.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Liesl_r
Aug 1, 2024
Good basic informative tour - Our guide shared background information and stories regarding the building of the Duomo and it's history. She was knowledgeable and we felt comfortable asking questions for clarification and further details. Note that in order to climb to the dome or see the original ruins, it requires an additional ticket option.
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Tom_h
Aug 1, 2024
So helpful to hear the back story! Don’t go without a guide - Our guide was so informative! Loved it! Thank you! I would not have had the same experience without some back story and explaination..
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Patricia_s
Jul 30, 2024
Duomo skip the line your - Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts! Definitely worth nit standing in the line!
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Stephanie_v
Jul 26, 2024
Best whistle stop tour of the Duomo - Sofia was a wonderful guide. The right amount of history and background without it being overwhelming. The best time to see it first thing in the morning to beat the throngs of crowds.
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Virginia_j
Jul 24, 2024
Our guide was excellent... - Our guide was excellent and took her time to explain several items of interest without wasting our time. She gave us the highlights and then plenty of time to spend on our own. This tour was excellent and well worth every penny!!
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Michal_s
Jul 23, 2024
Strongly recommended - Nice storyteller, quick entry, interesting place. Not too long, just good enough. Dont wait in the line, take this offer!
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Daniel_b
Jul 6, 2024
Duomo guided tour and express access - Our guide was experienced, insightful and had great communication of the major architectural and artistic knowledge of the Duomo.
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Carolyn_m
Aug 2, 2024
Good tour, need better meeting instructions. - Tour guide was very good. My only concern was we were not given a good description of the meeting place. We kept looking for a Viator. Turns out, the sign being held up only said tour. Fortunately, the gentleman with the sign called us.
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Lisa_s
Jul 25, 2024
Duomo tour - Arrived 15 mins early as requested but the guide and representative was 10 mins later. No microphone or headset for us and the guide so at times it was hard to hear even though we were a small group. The tour was less that the time specified so quite rushed but the guide was lovely and friendly. The only benefit was that we jumped the queues.
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Paula_k
Jul 11, 2024
Perfect guide around Duomo. - Super overview of major facts about the Duomo. Just perfect. Tour guide was great. Would definitely recommend.
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