Florence Duomo Exclusive: Skip-the-Line & Rare Terrace Access | 2 hours to 3 hours

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Group tour in English
2 Adults x $103.94
$207.88
Approx Total
$207.88

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Skip-the-Line Cathedral Entry
  • Professional and licensed expert guide
  • 2-hour guided tour & Bell Tower Climb (on your own)
  • Exclusive Access to Duomo Terrace
  • Headsets to hear the guide better
  • Pre-reserved tickets for the Duomo Museum, Baptistery, Giotto Bell Tower
  • Transport to the meeting spot
  • Climbing Brunelleschi’s Dome

Overview

Discover the secrets of Florence's Duomo with an expert guide. Skip the line for the exclusive Cathedral Terraces and enjoy the panoramic views. Visit the Duomo Museum and Baptistery, then climb Giotto’s Bell Tower on your own for a stunning finale. • Enjoy special access to the Cathedral’s rooftop terraces, rarely open to the public. • See the Cathedral's details and Brunelleschi’s Dome from a unique outside view. • Explore the Duomo Museum and learn about Renaissance masterpieces. • Ascend Giotto's Bell Tower at your own pace for panoramic city views. • Enjoy a personalized tour and save time in Florence with skip-the-line entry.

Meeting points

We meet in Piazza Duomo, directly across from the cafe of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Piazza del Duomo

    Join us for an exclusive tour the iconic Florence Duomo, offering special access to areas rarely open to the public. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Cathedral and unique privileges granted exclusively to our company by the Duomo administration for a seamless experience. Begin your exclusive tour in Duomo Square, bypass the long queues, and step directly into the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. Experience this iconic architectural masterpiece of Florence with priority access, ensuring a smooth and stress-free entry.

    30 minutes

  • Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

    Access the Cathedral’s rooftop terraces, a rare opportunity to see Florence from above. Admire close-up views of the intricate marble facade and enjoy panoramic views of Duomo Square and Florence’s skyline. As you walk along these exclusive terraces, gain a unique perspective of the Cathedral’s architecture, both inside and out, for a one-of-a-kind experience.

    30 minutes

  • N/A

    Enjoy the Baptistery of St. John, famous for its dazzling golden mosaic ceiling and the iconic Gates of Paradise. Learn about the artistry and significance of these intricate masterpieces, with insights from your expert guide.

    30 minutes

  • N/A

    Gain insight into the Duomo’s history and artistry with a guided tour of the Duomo Museum, home to original masterpieces and artifacts from Florence’s rich past. Your guide will bring to life the stories behind Donatello’s sculptures, the Gates of Paradise, Michelangelo’s Pietà, and other renowned works.

    30 minutes

  • N/A

    End your tour with pre-reserved tickets to Giotto’s Bell Tower. While this part is self-guided, your exclusive access lets you explore its intricate details and ascend to its summit for breathtaking views of Florence and Tuscany.

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note that access to the Terraces requires climbing 150 steps (no lift) through narrow passages. The height of the Terraces is 30 meters (98 feet).
  • Sandals, sleeveless shirts, and shorts or skirts above the knees are not allowed inside the Cathedral. Please bring a scarf to cover up before entering.
  • Please kindly consider that unannounced renovation work may occur during the off-season, and crowds are expected during the high season.
  • Children under the age of 7 are not allowed on the Duomo Terraces for safety reasons. Youth ages 7-18 must be accompanied by an adult to climb the Terraces.
  • The Baptistery is currently undergoing restoration of the vault's mosaics.
  • Please note that backpacks of any size, as well as luggage or large bags, are not allowed.
  • Florence can be hot in the summer. This tour includes portions that are outside and could be in full sun. Please bring a hat, a small umbrella, and sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
  • Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
  • It is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
  • This tour is not suitable for pregnant women, those with heart conditions, dizziness, or claustrophobia, as well as individuals with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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247 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 198 reviews with 5 stars

Florence Santa Maria Cathedral

Published on Jan, 2025

Skip the queue was very efficient and the tour was conducted by a very knowledgeable guide whose name I think is Alesia. I finally got to fulfill my long time ambition to climb to the top of the dome and soak in the design ingenuity of the Fiippo Brunelleschi's dome and the wonders of the city.

Best tour in Firenze

Published on Jan, 2025

Amazing experience, the best view of Florence and really interesting and new perspective of the Duomo and the tour guide was very informative and interesting.

On top of the world

Published on Jan, 2025

It was a wonderful experience! Elena,our tour guide, was simply wonderful,spectacular! She gave us a history class of everything related to the Duomo,without losing the details behind the reality of Florence at the time from her perspective as a historian.She took care of all of us,particularly when climbing those 400 steps to get to the top of the Duomo.We loved it! Thank you Elena for transporting us to past centuries!For teaching us so much with so much love!

Duomo climb!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide was great. She was very knowledgeable and kept us very interested in the art and architecture. And climbing up to the top of the Duomo was well worth it!

An amazing experience!

Published on Dec, 2024

Martina was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot at the dell’Opera museum, the cathedral, the baptistery and the dome itself! The view from the top of the Duomo was well worth the climb! We highly recommend this tour!

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