Skip-the-line Duomo Terraces and Dome Climb Tour in Florence
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
Options
Duomo guided tour in Spanish
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: 2.5 hours
Monolingual Tour in Spanish: Tour includes a guided visit to the Duomo Museum, access to Florence's Cathedral, and a climb to Brunelleschi's Dome
Starting point:
Apple Firenze, Piazza della Repubblica, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
What's included in Skip-the-line Duomo Terraces and Dome Climb Tour in Florence
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
The group will enter in the Duomo, then it will climb in order to reach the exclusive terraces first (153 steps) and then the very top of the Brunelleschi's Cupola (310 steps).
Cupola Del Brunelleschi
Climb the Dome and admire the breath taking panorama of Florence city center
Battistero Di San GiovanniPass-by Only
My St. John, the beautiful, as Dante called it, is an octagonal structure measuring 25.6 meters (84 feet) across, featuring 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
Inclusions
- Exclusive opening of the Duomo terraces only for Full Duomo Tour option
- Experience this small group tour with no more than 20 guests per guide
- Access to the Baptistry - self guided
- Explore the top of Brunelleschi's Dome with an official guide, not independently
- The Spanish tour includes the Cathedral, the Dome and the Museum of the Duomo excluding the terraces
- Earphones for groups bigger than 6 pax
- English & Spanish speaking fully licensed Art & History guide
- Access to the Giotto Bell Tower - self guided
- Guided tour of the Cathedral (skip the line)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- The Early Duomo Exclusive Access does not include access to the Terraces
- The Spanish tour does not include access to the Terraces
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- The visit to the Terraces is not included in the Spanish Tour option
- Due to the presence of narrow stairs, this tour is not suitable for those with heart problems and/or claustrophobic
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- ATTENTION THIS MEETING POINT IS VALID ONLY FOR THE EXCLUSIVE FIRST ENTRANCE OPTION "AWAKENING THE DUOMO" Meet your tour leader at 6.30 in front of Florence Cathedral main entrance
- Meet your tour leader 15 min before departure at the TOWNS OF ITALY KIOSK, Piazza della Repubblica (under the arches left of the Apple Store). WALK & DOME: After the walking tour, return to the kiosk for check-in to the guided Cathedral & Dome tour.
End Points
- ATTENTION THIS MEETING POINT IS VALID ONLY FOR THE EXCLUSIVE FIRST ENTRANCE OPTION "AWAKENING THE DUOMO" Meet your tour leader at 6.30 in front of Florence Cathedral main entrance
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility • Due to the presence of narrow stairs, this tour is not suitable for those with heart problems and/or claustrophobia • 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. • The visit to the Duomo Terraces is not included in the Awakening option • Please note the number of steps to reach the top of each monument: Terraces: 153 & Terraces + Brunelleschi's Dome: 153 + 310 IMPORTANT MEETING POINT: - For DUOMO tour with terraces option (12PM and 6PM) the meeting point is @Apple store Piazza della Repubblica Florence (Next to Towns of Italy Kiosk) - For Early Duomo exclusive first access option (6.45AM) the meeting point is in front of the Cathedral main entrance at 6.30
