The Duomo Complex and Its Hidden Terraces | 2 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Guided tour of the Cathedral and exceptional opening of Duomo North terrace
  • Skip the line and reserved access to Brunelleschi's Dome
  • Professional guide
  • Exclusive access to the central nave
  • 72 hour full-access to Duomo Complex: Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery and Opera del Duomo Museum
  • Skip the line access to Florence Cathedral
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Admire the magical aerial panorama and learn the secrets of the Duomo from a different point of view. Enjoy an exclusive perspective: admire Florence panorama from the Duomoʼs 32 metres high terrace and climb up to the top of the Dome! With this tour, you will also receive 72 hour full-access, skip-the-line passes to all parts of the Duomo Complex. This includes: Giotto’s Bell Tower, Giovanni’s Baptistery and Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. Spend your remaining time in Florence, without being rushed, visiting the city's top monuments.

Meeting points

Please find number 12 "Black" Via Camillo Cavour which is the easiest number to find and then walk to nearby CIAOFLORENCE SALES OFFICE - Ciao Florence Sales Office - Via Cavour, 36 "RED". You will understand clearly this address description once you are in Florence

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The tour will end on top of Cathedral secret terraces, in Piazza San Giovanni, Florence (Duomo Square)

Itinerary

  • Florence

    Meet your expert, monolingual tour guide for an enchanting walk towards the Florence Duomo. You will be welcomed by the imposing red, white, and green marbled Duomo Complex: the Cathedral, Bell Tower, Baptistery, and Dome.

    5 minutes

  • Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

    Your licensed guide for Santa Maria del Fiore will go into vivid detail about the church and its fascinating history. You will learn why, unlike many others in Italy, the Florentines decided to keep the inside of Santa Maria del Fiore stark, with less decorations and elaborate frescoes. Discover the stories behind the cathedral's artwork, until you reach the front and look up - it is Brunelleschi’s dome. The frescoed dome is truly breathtaking! As the highlight of Santa Maria del Fiore, you will be eager to see it upclose… Follow your guide up a small set of stairs to the “hidden terrace.” A guard will unlock the door, and you will have complete access to a secret balcony. Admire panoramic views of Florence from above, as well as incredible access to the best photo spot right next to the dome. You will walk back in through a secret room of old statues which were previously placed outside of the Cathedral. The tour will last about an hour.

    1 hour

  • Cupola Del Brunelleschi

    At this point, your guided tour will end. You will skip the line and climb to the very top of the dome! Climb a small set of stairs, which lead to a balcony directly beside the dome’s frescoes. Vasari’s frescoes will be within hands-reach, and you will be able to admire the detail with a new appreciation. Then, you will reach another set of spiral staircases. Climb up, and you will reach the most beautiful view of Florence you can imagine… at the very top of Brunelleschi’s Dome! Enjoy taking some unforgettable photos, then relax on one of the benches and admire the view. You can see the entire Florence skyline! Even some of the largest churches in Florence and fortresses in the hills look small in comparison to the view from above. Whenever you are ready to complete your time at the Florence Duomo, you can head down the steps and exit. This is a once in a lifetime experience where you can see the Cathedral and Dome from a completely different perspective.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • Good walking shoes are recommended
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Please note the number of steps to reach the top of each monument: Terraces: 153 - Terraces + Brunelleschi's Dome: 153 + 310 from the Terraces
  • Kindly note that starting from 1st May 2023 bulky backpacks and bags will no longer be allowed inside the Dome and Terraces to ensure the safety and security of all visitors.
  • This activity is not allowed for children under 7 years of age
  • Kindly note that from January 1st 2025 the 72hr pass will no longer include Giotto's Bell Tower

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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345 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 242 reviews with 5 stars

A tour not to be missed.

Published on Nov, 2024

Our tour guide made what was already a gorgeous location into a phenomenal experience. And the TERRACES - the VIEW was just SO stunning!! Duomo is not to be missed.

Great Experience

Published on Oct, 2024

This is our first time in Florence. Enjoyed the tour. The climb up the Dome was worth it. Church was beautiful

The Duomo Complex..

Published on Oct, 2024

ENJOY SKIP- THE - LINE ACCESS TO TOUR The Duomo Complex its Hidden Terraces - Tuscany Italy - Duomo Cathedral de Santa Maria del Fiore...60 minutes tour.. the guide tour is very illegeble.. helpful. About the church and its fascinating history you will kean why. Unlike many others in Italy behind the Cathedral art work. With less decorations and elaborate Frescoes. Very excellent guide tourcultural tours in florence..and a highlight Cathedral. Museum of the Duomo tours operators everyday! Proffessional guided..Skip the - line- and reserved access to Brunelleschi's Dome ..Enjoy the beautiful.place at the entire Florence sjyline! To complete your day tout... Operator::Ciao Florence Tours and Travels..

A wonderful experience!

Published on Oct, 2024

A fabulous experience. It was the day of our 50th Wedding Anniversary and we decided to mark the occasion in style. My wife, who is nervous with heights was delighted to complete the whole tour right up to the top of the dome. We are both into our 70s and we’re able to complete the physical aspect of the tour, which we did at a nice steady pace. Our tour was in a pleasantly warm, late September afternoon but a typically hot summer’s day, with a lot more tourists would been a no go for us. Views from the hidden gallery and the top of the dome were unforgettable and the highlight of our holiday.

Gorgeous

Published on Sep, 2024

This tour is great. The Duomo is stunning and the views from the terraces and roof top are amazing. If you are afraid of heights or cannot do a lot of stairs then you may not want to do this but otherwise would highly recommend.

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