Florence Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori) Tours and Tickets

Florence looks magical when illuminated during Christmas time, and this tour is a great way to discover the city's most beautiful sites, get top photography tips, and see secret parts of Florence that you wouldn't discover alone. You won't have to worry about navigating, as a photographer will accompany and give you top tips on how to take great photos during the evening. Itineraries vary but potential sites include Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio.

Climb the dome of Florence Duomo, and enjoy access to its museum, baptistery, and bell tower, too. Also known as Brunelleschi's Dome, the orange-brick cupola of the cathedral is an iconic Florence sight, high above the rooftops of the city. Gaze out at the panoramas when you reach the dome, and listen to fun facts about the cathedral and the city from a local guide.

Saddle up for a 2.5-hour bike tour through the streets of Florence. Led by a local guide, pass top attractions such as the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria and the iconic Ponte Vecchio. As you travel around the historic sites, learn interesting facts and anecdotes about this Renaissance city from your guide. Pull over to enjoy a complimentary coffee or gelato before finishing up your Florence biking excursion.

Discover the history and secrets behind some of Renaissance Italy's most important monuments on a guided, 2-hour tour of the famous Duomo complex in Florence. Enjoy St. John's Baptistery, the Santa Maria del Fiori Cathedral, and the new Opera del Duomo Museum, home to many masterpieces of devotional art. If you wish, finish with a climb to the top of the iconic Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower for captivating city views.

This private tour exploring the Chianti region of central Tuscany gets you beyond Florence for a day. Let a personal guide help you discover medieval towns and a monastery tucked away in the Tuscan countryside. You're introduced to Chianti wines and local inhabitants along the way. Private transport is provided round-trip from the main railway station.

Explore the artistic and culinary heritage of Tuscany on a full-day tour along the 'Terracotta Way' from Florence. Learn about the celebrated history of this ancient ceramic art while watching local artisans, and try your hand at the potter's wheel to shape wet clay into unique shapes. Visit the medieval villages of Greve in Chianti and Castellina along with two local farms and wineries, where you can chat with producers and taste prized Tuscan varietals paired with a farm-fresh lunch. 

Get to know Florence on a private walking tour of the city with a knowledgeable guide. During this 2-hour exploration, discover the Renaissance city's top sights as you cross bridges, walk along winding alleys, pass by medieval markets and see famous landmarks like Santa Maria del Fiore, aka the Duomo. This is a great way to get oriented with the city so you'll know what sites you want to return to later.

From masterpieces of Renaissance art to royal Medici intrigue, Florence is like a living history museum waiting to be explored. Uncover its medieval secrets on this guided 2-hour walking tour of historic highlights including the Pitti Palace, Ponte Vecchio, Church of Santa Croce, Piazza della Repubblica and the iconic Duomo. Hear your guide's live narration clearly through an audio headset, and stop at one of the city's best 'gelaterias' for a scoop of ice cream.

Enjoy a guided tour of Florence on two wheels with this bike tour. Explore the Tuscan capital by bike with a gelato stop included.

Visit Florence on a day trip from Rome to see some of Italy's most significant Renaissance sights and other historical landmarks. Relax during the drive and admire the scenery out the window, and then enjoy time in Florence to explore attractions like the Florence Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and more. Don't forget to shop for leather goods at the city's famous leather market.

See the sights of historic Florence with ease on this 1 hour Segway tour. Learn about the city's history through interesting stories told by a knowledgeable guide. See the city's main attractions.

Get inside one of Florence's best-known buildings with this 1.5-hour skip-the-line guided tour of the Duomo, including its famous dome. Climb to the top of the Cupola to enjoy spectacular views over Florence and to see Vasari's beautiful frescoes up close.

See a different side to Florence on an evening tour that provides a great introduction to the Tuscan city for first-time visitors. Perfect for solo travelers and groups looking discover Florence's nightlife, this tour includes an Italian buffet and drinks at one of the city's liveliest bars, a place favoured by locals rather than tourists.

Experience the incredible food and art of one of Italy's most illustrious cities on a two-hour Florence walking tour. Set out with an empty stomach and a mind for curiosity to learn about several of the city's culinary and cultural attractions. Sample fresh gelato in the area in which it was born, taste wine varietals with crostini pairings and see what goes into making traditional Tuscan dishes such as porchetta and trippa. You'll also have an opportunity to explore Florence's three main squares, including the L-shaped Piazza Signoria.

Visit the Accademia and Uffizi galleries, the two premier museums of Florence, and see the sights of the historic center, too. After a morning tour of the Accademia Gallery, learning about Michelangelo and seeing David, you'll have a break for lunch. Meet back with your guide for a tour of the center and hear the history behind Piazza della Repubblica, Florence Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio, and more. From there, you'll finish up with a tour of the Uffizi Gallery, discovering works by Italian titans like Sandro Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci.

Take a day from your Roman holiday to visit Florence with a private driver and guide. This VIP experience starts with an early morning pick up from your lodging. Ride in comfort to Florence, where you'll meet your city guide. Enjoy a private highlight tour, which includes front-of-the-line tickets to the Academy Museum. In the afternoon visit a winery in the Tuscan countryside before returning to Rome.  

Take a guided tour of the Florence Duomo Complex for an in-depth experience of its sites, including the Baptistery, Cathedral and neighboring museum, Museo dell'Opera. Admire the outside of Giotto's Campanile (bell tower), which you can climb on your own, if you wish, after the tour. Brunelleschis' Dome is not included in the tour.

Bring Dan Brown's bestselling novel Inferno to life on a half-day walking tour of Florence. Led by a local guide, you'll spot the attractions visited by the code-cracking main character, Robert Langdon. Explore the secret passageways of the Palazzo Vecchio and check out the Hall of Geographical Maps, the Florence Baptistery and Dante's Death Mask. This tour includes admission to top sites like Giotto's Bell Tower, Brunelleschi's Dome and more.

Get a true taste of Florence on a 3-hour food tour by bike. Led by a local guide, you'll pedal past top attractions like the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio, while making stops at three local hotspots for food. Savor bites of schiacciata all'olio, a salty flat bread sprinkled with olive oil, and treat your sweet tooth to Italian pastries as you learn about Tuscan cuisine and history. This small-group tour is limited to 10 travelers to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Pre-book your ticket to one of Florence's most popular attractions and guarantee admission to the Santa Maria del Fiori Cathedral, also known as the Duomo. Avoid the long ticket lines and spend more time admiring the city's architectural gem, capped by Brunelleschi's Dome. The ticket provides entry to the Duomo complex, excluding the Dome, and you can return to visit the baptistery, bell tower, crypt, and Duomo museums within 48 hours on your own schedule.