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Florence Cathedral aerial view with exclusive tour entry access.
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Highlights

  • Step inside Florence’s most iconic cathedral, for free! All you need is an audio guide to unlock centuries of history, faith, and art.
  • From Vasari’s dazzling frescoes to Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome, hear the stories behind the marvels as you explore at your own pace.
  • Want more? Upgrade your experience. 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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Florence Cathedral aerial view with exclusive tour entry access.
Woman using audio guide near Florence Cathedral.
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Make the most of your free cathedral entry with an immersive audio guide that brings Florence’s iconic Duomo to life.

Getting started

Download your audio guide in advance and come prepared with your own headphones. After a brief security check, you’re all set to enter the cathedral.

What to expect

One of the most celebrated churches in the world, the Florence Cathedral is famous for its red-tiled dome and Renaissance art treasures.

Features:

  • Audio-guided experience: Available in Chinese, German, English, French, Italian, and Spanish, giving rich context on Brunelleschi’s Dome, Vasari’s Last Judgment, and other highlights.

  • Self-paced exploration: Discover the Cathedral’s grand interiors, frescoed ceilings, and stained-glass windows at your own pace, pause, rewind, and explore freely.

  • Upgrades: Optional upgrade to ascend Brunelleschi’s Dome for panoramic views of Florence, or join an express guided tour of just 30-minutes for a deeper dive into the Cathedral’s art, history, and architecture.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Free entry to Florence Cathedral
  • Audio guide in Chinese, German, English, French, Italian, and Spanish
  • Brunelleschi dome access (as per option selected)
  • Express guided tour of the Cathedral in English (as per option selected)
  • Access to the Baptistery, Crypt, Bell Tower, and Museum
  • Live guide
  • Hotel transfers

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

You need headphones and a fully charged smartphone with the downloaded audio guide.

Large bags, backpacks, flash photography equipment, tripods, filming gear, food, drinks, pets (except service animals), and children under age 7 climbing the Dome are not permitted.

The audio guide is available in Chinese, German, English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

You'll learn about Brunelleschi’s Dome, Vasari’s Last Judgment, and other highlights of Renaissance art treasures within the cathedral.

No, entry to Florence Cathedral is free with your audio guide ticket.

You can add the Brunelleschi Dome climb for great views over Florence or opt for an express guided tour in English to learn from a local expert.

No, live guide services are not included with the audio guide entry ticket.

With your ticket, you have access to enter the cathedral but not to the Baptistery, Crypt, Bell Tower, or Museum within the Complex.

Download the audio guide in advance and ensure your phone is fully charged before you arrive at the cathedral.

Children under the age of 7 are not allowed to climb Brunelleschi’s Dome, even if that upgrade is selected.

Headphones and a fully charged smartphone with the downloaded audio guide.

Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the Complex. Please remember that there are no cloakrooms at the site. Flash photography, tripods, filming equipment, food, and drinks are not permitted inside the Cathedral. Pets (except service animals) are also prohibited. Children under the age of 7 are not allowed to climb the Dome or the Bell Tower. Those between the age of 7-14 must be accompanied by an adult.

An accessible entrance is located on the right side of the Cathedral for guests with motor disabilities. The dome climb is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with motor disabilities.

The fee is only for the audio guide, since Cathedral entry is free. The Cathedral is open to visitors from Monday to Saturday, 10:15am to 3:45pm. It remains closed on Sundays and during religious celebrations. Entry is subject to a security check and dress code compliance (knees and shoulders must be covered. Sleeveless tops, short, and other revealing clothing are forbidden). Download the audio guide to your phone before your visit. Mobile network access may be limited inside the Cathedral. The complex’s staircases are narrow and steep, expect a physically demanding climb.

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