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Skip the Line Florence Cathedral with Terrace Access & Dome Climb
4.8
775 Ratings
Firenze
Experience breathtaking views of Florence from the terraces of the Duomo Cathedral. Discover the city’s iconic landmarks and marvel at Brunelleschi’s magnificent Dome.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - The group will enter the Duomo, then climb to reach the exclusive terraces first (153 steps) and then the very top of Brunelleschi’s Cupola (310 steps).
- Cupola del Brunelleschi - Climb the Dome and admire the breathtaking panorama of Florence’s city center.
- Battistero di San Giovanni - Known as St. John, the beautiful, as Dante called it, this octagonal structure measures 25.6 meters (84 feet) across and features an apsidal extension on the west side. The exterior is arranged in three vertical levels and topped with a double vault comprising eight internal segments and an eight-sided prismatic roof. You can visit the Baptistery with the same ticket, exploring at your own pace without any rush.
What's Included
- 72-hour pass for tower, baptistery, crypt, Opera Museum
- Small group tour with max 20 guests per guide
- Spanish speaking licensed Art & History guide
- English speaking licensed Art & History guide
- Explore Brunelleschi’s Dome with official guide
- Exclusive opening of Duomo terraces (Duomo option)
- Earphones for groups larger than 6
- Guided tour of Cathedral (skip the line)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Discover Florence Cathedral and see the city from 2 exclusive and breathtaking point of views: the terraces and Brunelleschi’s magnificent Dome. Our tour is fully guided by an official expert: don’t miss the opportunity to learn everything about the frescos you will admire from a short distance while you are climbing the Dome. Exclusive access to the terrace is reserved, not available to the general public. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to be among the first to enter, escorted by the official key-holder of the day
- 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
- Comfortable shoes suggested
- Please note the number of steps to reach the top of each monument: Terraces: 153 and Terraces + Brunelleschi’s Dome: 153 + 310
- Due to the security checks, please be informed that for the entrance to the Dome and Terraces, bulky backpacks and bags are not allowed to climb
- Children under 7 years old are not admitted
- Occasional events at the Duomo may cause slight itinerary changes
- You’ll have the opportunity to visit the other monuments of the Duomo complex on your own within 72 hours after the tour: Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Opera del Duomo Museum
- The visit to the Terraces is not included in the Private Exclusive First Access option
- Operates in all weather conditions
- Due to the presence of narrow stairs, this tour is not suitable for those with heart problems and/or claustrophobic
Location
Apple Firenze
Piazza della Repubblica
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Edward_o
Jul 31, 2024
The Duomo awakens - Seeing the doors of Duomo opened by an old key was fun. The guide, Alla, was very knowledgeable, professional and helpful. Highly recommend her.
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Norma_p
Jul 28, 2024
Great way to see the dome up close and get a great overview of Florence - We went on the 6 pm tour which included a terrace walk. This was a great way to climb up as we had a break at the terrace which provided a great overlook of the city and the sculpture of Brunelleschi looking down on his masterpiece. We had a second stop on the way up in a room where they stored some statues previously on the outside of the dome. Our guide was focused on making sure everyone was comfortable. The stops made the climb very accessible and not too tiring.
We were done with the climb in good time to find a place to eat an "early" dinner at 7:30 or so.
Highly recommend this as a way to see both the inside and outside of the dome and Florence!
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Doug_t
Jul 27, 2024
Awakening the Duomo - Awakening the Duomo was the best experience! Going that early in the morning was the best decision. Cool weather and no crowds. We were at the top of the Duomo by ourselves and were able to enjoy the amazing views without a huge crowd.
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Jennifer_t
Jul 25, 2024
Worth It - So worth it especially during peak visitor season in July. Tour guide was also really great and knowledgeable.
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Matthew_c
Jul 21, 2024
Climbing the dome is worth it - The views from the top of the Duomo are as cool as you can imagine. The Duomo itself isn't the most impressive from the inside (by Italian cathedral standards) but this tour is mostly about the climb up the dome, and it's worth it.
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Rachelbt5930ix
Jul 16, 2024
Must do Florence activity! - This tour was absolutely incredible! We had small group early, private access to Duomo and baptism. This was a fantastic way to avoid crowds. Greta is amazing, kind, and very knowledgeable!
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Martin_e
Jul 14, 2024
Duomo climb with terrace - Excellent from start to finish, meet on time great guide well informed made everything si.ple to understand.
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Natalie_l
Jul 13, 2024
Great tour - Loved the tour climb. Very knowledgeable guide. Disappointed that the attire requirements that were prominently noted at booking were not enforced at the cathedral.
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Catherine_a
Jul 16, 2024
Know what you're getting yourself into - I needed a bit more description about this tour before booking. I thought I had booked a skip the line to go into the cathedral tour, but really I booked a skip the line to take all the steps to the top tour. I was not the only one on the tour that made this mistake, so it can't just be me. Also, our guide was a little snippy and rushed.
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Anonymous
Aug 1, 2024
Not a great tour. - Our guide literally stood in one place for an hour talking. It was a huge waste of time. We should have been walking and discussing what we saw; this was just terrible. We did not really skip the line either as we first had to wait for 30 mns in line.
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