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Florence Duomo: Exclusive After-Hours Dome Tour
4.8
17 Ratings
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Explore Florence’s Duomo after hours with exclusive terrace access. Enjoy a private, guided tour for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Explore Florence’s Duomo after hours with exclusive terrace access. Enjoy a private, guided tour for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Embark on a VIP tour of the Duomo, starting with a climb up 463 steps to the top of the cathedral’s renowned dome. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, discover the captivating history of this iconic landmark’s construction. Although the ascent can be challenging, the stunning views of Florence and…
- Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Embark on a VIP tour of the Duomo, starting with a climb up 463 steps to the top of the cathedral’s renowned dome. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, discover the captivating history of this iconic landmark’s construction. Although the ascent can be challenging, the stunning views of Florence and the surrounding countryside make it worthwhile. Next, visit the cathedral terraces, a seldom-accessed area opened exclusively for your group. Descend into the main sanctuary of the Duomo, now closed to the public, where you can admire the intricate details of this magnificent building. Your guide, an expert in art and architecture, will provide insights that enhance your appreciation. Experience a final enchanting moment as the cathedral Key Master turns off the lights for the day. Step outside to witness the official locking of the doors, concluding your VIP experience.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Private access to the Duomo terraces
- Skip-the-line access to climb the dome
- Skip-the-line ticket to the Duomo and after-hours tour
- Headsets (when needed)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Private access to the Duomo terraces
- Skip-the-line access to climb the dome
- Skip-the-line ticket to the Duomo and after-hours tour
- Headsets (when needed)
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Marvel at Florence’s most remarkable monument as you explore it thoroughly without the usual crowds. This exclusive after-hours tour allows you to ascend to the top of the dome, step out onto the cathedral terraces with private access, and finally descend into the heart of the sanctuary once all public visitors have left for the day. With only your…
Marvel at Florence’s most remarkable monument as you explore it thoroughly without the usual crowds. This exclusive after-hours tour allows you to ascend to the top of the dome, step out onto the cathedral terraces with private access, and finally descend into the heart of the sanctuary once all public visitors have left for the day. With only your group of 19, an expert guide, and the cathedral Key Master inside the church after closing time, you’ll experience the Duomo in a way that few others can and return home with unforgettable memories.
- This tour is in English.
- Due to conditions inside the Duomo (463 steps and fairly narrow), wheelchairs, those with limited mobility or strollers, and anyone with claustrophobia cannot be accommodated on this tour.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Children under 7 years old aren’t allowed on this tour.
- We ask all guests (including children) to bring their ID on the day of their tour.
- Due to the religious nature of the Cathedral, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Location
Colonna di San Zanobi, Florence
Piazza di San Giovanni
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets in Piazza San Giovanni, by the column of San Zanobi next to the Baptistery of St. John.
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
4.8
(17 Ratings)
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Courtneykb9104xe
Sep 14, 2024
This is a MUST! Treat yourself to this tour! Unforgettable experience! - Our evening tour of the Duomo in Florence was truly unforgettable! Our guide was fantastic—so engaging and fun to listen to, with unique stories that kept us captivated the entire time. We highly recommend splurging on the evening Duomo tour with terrace access; it’s absolutely worth the higher price. Being the last group in the Duomo for the night, we had the rare opportunity to witness the guards turning off the lights and locking the doors. It felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The in-depth history shared by our guide added so much richness to the tour. Exploring the Duomo on our own wouldn’t have come close to this experience. If you’re visiting Florence, this tour is a must—especially if you want to see the Duomo in a truly unique way!
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Robert
Sep 7, 2024
More ups than downs at Florence Duomo - Alone in the Duomo: VIP After-Hours Tour - on 9/5 at 5:30 pm was amazing, exhausting, and exhilarating. Our guide helped us climb 463 steps to the top of the dome. That was the very hot and sweaty part. The views of Florence were breathtaking. We then had a private viewing on the outdoor terraces, and finally, the entire interior to ourselves until they shut off the lights, and we witnessed the locking of the cathedral doors. Two hours of literal highs and lows! Giada was really great and accommodating for those who could not hike to the top. Everyone had a great experience.
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Jill_p
Jul 11, 2024
Incredible experience - Incredible experience- our favorite tour in Florence! We really enjoyed the opportunity to see the Duomo with fewer crowds both at the top and floor with a knowledgeable guide. We truly watched the guards lock up! Fascinating tour!
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Amy_n
Jul 5, 2024
Amazing tour - This was an amazing tour with entry to the terraces just below the dome. We also got to lock the doors with the Duomo key master.
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G5167gydennist
May 21, 2024
Worth it - Our tour guide was Regina. She was an excellent guide (knowledgable and witty). Tour itself was well worth the price. You get a small group tour of the Duomo and stunning views of the city.
One tip for planning purposes is that the tour ends in the cathedral. The cathedral guard escorts us out to lock the door. Plan to be flexible with the timing as it could be a little longer than the 1 hr 45 min listed. Not a bad thing to spend more time in the cathedral in the evening, but be sure to account for it if planning dinner afterwards.
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Melanie1963_12
May 16, 2024
Chance of a lifetime - From start to finish this tour was top notch. Our guide Christiano was so knowledgeable and very personable. We really felt likeVIP as we skipped the line to enter first. Getting the insights as we walked up the 400+ stairs made the climb so easy! The view of the city from the top is priceless as you look down on the city and the Giotto Bell Tower. But it got better! We were privileged to have access to the outside terrace and walk around from the south to the north side of the Duomo. And there’s more…we walked down and were able to spend 10 minutes alone inside the cathedral ! When the lights go off it’s magic. We were then the last to leave and watched as the security guards locked up the gigantic wooded doors! When will you ever be able to say , you helped lock up the Duomo?? If you do one thing in Florence do this ! You cannot miss this tour!
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390gillianl
Apr 20, 2024
Wowza. This is a special tour! - Wowza. This is a special tour. We didn’t wait in any lines & after a quick look at the incredible views of Florence from the top we got to walk around the outside edge of Brunelleschi famous dome. It just got better & better. We went back dune into the Duomo & had the entire place to ourselves. Our guide was enthusiastic about the history of Florence & the importance of this church &
the families & artists who created it.
When it was time to go we followed the key master up the main carved wooden doors & watched as he locked them
up for the night.
The climb to get to these views is tough, but because this is a private tour it is not crowded & you can go at your own pace.
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Olivial33
Apr 19, 2024
Exclusive and moving experience - Wow what an amazing experience! If you’re looking for wow factor and an exclusive experience this is the best way to see the Duomo and escape the crowds. We loved being let onto the 2 exclusive terraces for close up views of Giotto’s bell tower and magical views of Florence down below. The best part though was at the end of the tour when we climbed back down the 400+ stairs and got to be ‘alone’ in the duomo with just our tour group. They turned off the lights and the atmosphere was incredible. Our guide was excellent too and gave us a great understanding of the Duomo and its creation. Highly recommend!
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Dave_l
Sep 28, 2024
Very cool experience - Loved the Duomo. Very cool experience being the last people in the chapel, with lights off and then with the guards locking the doors.
Guide was ok - would have liked to learn a bit more and had better communication.
If you don't like heights or narrow spaces, don't do this! :)
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Deborah_e
Sep 18, 2024
Great tour! - The tour was as described. Our guide was very knowledgeable. The stair climb was challenging if you’re not used to it. Beautiful views!! Very informative! Great tour.
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