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Florence Cathedral Tour: Exclusive Dome Access
4.5
17 Ratings
Firenze
Skip the lines and explore Florence Cathedral with an expert guide. Enjoy exclusive access to the Dome, Baptistery, Bell Tower, and Museum. Book now!
Skip the lines and explore Florence Cathedral with an expert guide. Enjoy exclusive access to the Dome, Baptistery, Bell Tower, and Museum. Book now!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - The Florence Cathedral, also known as the Duomo, is a renowned masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture. Dominating the city’s skyline, its iconic red-tiled dome offers breathtaking panoramic views of Florence. Inside, your guide will tell you about all the intricate frescoes, stunning stained glass…
- Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - The Florence Cathedral, also known as the Duomo, is a renowned masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture. Dominating the city’s skyline, its iconic red-tiled dome offers breathtaking panoramic views of Florence. Inside, your guide will tell you about all the intricate frescoes, stunning stained glass windows, and notable artworks, allowing you to immerse in the rich history and artistry of this cultural landmark.
- Cupola del Brunelleschi - The Brunelleschi Dome, part of the Florence Cathedral, is a crowning architectural achievement by Filippo Brunelleschi. Completed in the 15th century, it stands as an engineering marvel, showcasing a double-shell structure with an inner and outer dome. The red-tiled exterior harmonizes with the city’s skyline. Climbing to the top will reward you with unparalleled panoramic views of Florence, making it a testament to Brunelleschi’s innovative genius and a symbol of Renaissance ingenuity.
What's Included
- Guided tour inside the Cathedral with insights from your expert local guide
- Access to the Baptistry, the Giotto Bell Tower, and the Duomo Museum (not guided)
- Climbing access to the Dome for stunning views of Florence
- Skip-the-line access to Florence Cathedral
- Small groups of 15 people or less
- Guided tour inside the Cathedral with insights from your expert local guide
- Access to the Baptistry, the Giotto Bell Tower, and the Duomo Museum (not guided)
- Climbing access to the Dome for stunning views of Florence
- Skip-the-line access to Florence Cathedral
- Small groups of 15 people or less
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Bypass the queues and indulge in a unique visit to the Florence Cathedral with our local expert guide. With a limited group of 15 people, savor an intimate exploration of this architectural masterpiece, free from the crowds. Take your time ascending to the Dome, relishing unrivaled views of Florence. This exclusive access ensures a personalized and…
Bypass the queues and indulge in a unique visit to the Florence Cathedral with our local expert guide. With a limited group of 15 people, savor an intimate exploration of this architectural masterpiece, free from the crowds. Take your time ascending to the Dome, relishing unrivaled views of Florence. This exclusive access ensures a personalized and awe-inspiring encounter, allowing you to appreciate the stunning panoramas in a serene atmosphere. Your ticket not only grants entry to the Cathedral but also includes access to the Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Duomo Museum, valid for 72 hours post-tour. Immerse yourself in a comprehensive journey through Florence’s cultural treasures, extending beyond the Cathedral’s exclusive tour for an enriched experience.
- Please note the climbing of the Dome isnot suitable if you suffer from claustrophobia, as spaces are very narrow.
Location
Piazza del Duomo, 19
Piazza del Duomo
Your meeting point is in front of Museo della Misericordia, located in Piazza del Duomo 19/20.. Your representative will be waiting for you on top of the steps next to the Museum entrance, in front of Giotto’s bell tower, holding a ‘Florence Duomo Guided Tour – City Wonders & AFTOURS sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Kathryn_s
Oct 14, 2024
Excellent Experience with Wonderful Tour Guide - Our tour guide was well spoken, engaging, professional and knowledgeable. It was a huge advantage to spend time with her to learn about the Duomo and then to enjoy the experience of climbing the dome. If you want to visit the Duomo, this “Skip the Line” tour is definitely the way to go!!!
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Ahpa_p
Sep 27, 2024
Good tour - Good informational tour! Informational tour was about 30mins. A great way to skip the lines as well! The dome climb was great as well!
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Christie_o
Sep 1, 2024
First tour with all ages - We were the first tour of the day and were in the church alone. Lovely! The guided tour itself was only 30 min but very informative! Then the climb after was so fun. My son in law carried his 1 yr old in a sling and my son carried the 2 yr old up and down. We all made it including my pregnant daughter. We were ages 1-70 yrs old.
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Stefanitimmons
Jul 18, 2024
Highly recommend - We had a great experience with this tour. I was with my husband and 11 year old daughter. We booked an early tour at 10:00 and were the first group in the Duomo. It was quiet without all the other tours happening at that time and we had the place to ourselves which seems unheard of. The tour guide was informative and interesting. The climb to the top challenging but worth it.
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Mary_p
Jul 11, 2024
Great! - This was excellent. We were actually the first group in so we got pictures with no one inside! The views from the top are fantastic!
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Christine_m
Jun 23, 2024
Great Duomo Tour and Dome climb - The tour and guide were great. The guide was very knowledgeable and personable. The skip the line tour allowed us to avoid the large crowd during high season with very long lines. The view at the top of the dome was remarkable! I highly recommend this tour.
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Benjamin_s
May 17, 2024
Stairway to heaven - Just amazing but watch out there is a lot of stairs to get to the top. This will be your weekly workout. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable, she had prepared many photos and printouts to show and explain how the whole Basilica came about. The tour starts early for a reason, you want to be there before the crowds. Once you reach the Duomo skywalk it is all worth it. The views and the grand nature of everything. Wow!
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Gordon_b
Sep 28, 2024
Beautiful experience - Beautiful structure and info was valuable. The tour host spoke a bit low so it was difficult to hear everything. Ker knowledge was great, however. The climb to the dome was epic’
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Lauren_h
Jun 12, 2024
Tour was ok, climb was good. - Tour guide was hard to hear and difficult to understand (heavy accent) - we did not get much out of the tour besides what we saw as we walked through the basilica. Luckily a family member took a different walking tour (no climb) through the same tour company which provided headsets and a clear speaking guide. It is recommended to get a tour with headsets as we were surprised this tour did not provide headsets. The climb was as expected with a beautiful view of the top of the dome (inside) and of the City outside at the top.
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Irene
Oct 8, 2023
Conclusion: OK for a drink and the view, otherwise: definitely not! - The view is very nice, which is why it gets a star. The service is terrible, although there are several waiters standing around, no one comes. They seem annoyed, are unfriendly, "throw" the cutlery on the table. The drinks came after the starter. The tartare looked greasy, inedible. The pasta was clearly from a convenience bag and only lukewarm. And at the end they add 10% to the bill. What for?? And why is this not mentioned anywhere?
In conclusion: OK for a drink and the view, otherwise: just don't!!
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