Florence Duomo: Exclusive After-Hours Dome Tour

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…
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)
What's Not Included
  • 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…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Annan948
Oct 27, 2024
Stunning - Amazing experiences being on top of the Duomo and almost alone. Our guide Giada was extremely knowledgeable, sweet, and able to explain everything in a clear and simple way. Being on top of the city is breath-taking
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Cinamon_d
Oct 23, 2024
Take this tour! - The small group, and access to the terraces and chapel floor without the crowds was special indeed.. The views of Florence at sunset is breathtaking. Giada, our guide, was very knowledgeable and pleasant!
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Angelaabcdefghi
Oct 17, 2024
Well Worth the Money - Great way to experience the majesty of Duomo without crowds and in an exclusive setting. We enjoyed the info and seeing the city of Florence at sunset and in the dark of night. Our guide Gaida was very accommodating and informative. A side note is that if you do this tour in the fall winter or early spring, the view from the terraces will not have much daylight because you start the tour at 5:45.
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Paula_n
Oct 5, 2024
Incredible Experience! - We did the evening climb of the Duomo Dome followed by our small group of 12 private tour of the cathedral. It was the most incredible experience. The views of Florence were amazing at the top and although it became crowded, we were in absolute awe of being able to see all of Florence. The terrace tour and views were also incredible. I went with my sister and 75 year old mum who needed to stop at the terrace level as she wasn’t feeling 100% and our guide Brenda, who was just so fabulous ensured she was looked after while we continued. The private cathedral tour was just so special. We are grateful to our guide Brenda for such an amazing family memory made.
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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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Brittny_k
Oct 7, 2024
Fun Experience - This was an enjoyable experience. Climbing the Duomo stairs at night and seeing the church with less crowds was worth it.
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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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