Florence: Duomo Small Group Tour with Exclusive Terrace Access
With priority access to the Duomo and exclusive VIP access to the Terraces, this is a truly unique experience. With a top-rated guide, you’ll enjoy extraordinary aerial views of the Duomo and rooftop views over Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Avoid the long wait in line with our priority access to the magnificent Duomo - the religious, political, cultural, and architectural heart of Florence. Head straight up to the Duomo Terraces, where you'll enjoy a private tour of the two north and south-facing balconies, 100 feet high and 230 feet long. No other people will be present for the duration of your terrace visit, making this a truly exclusive experience. You will look out over the red-tiled rooftops of Florence, enjoy an up-close view of the majestic dome and Giotto’s Bell Tower, and look down on the piazza and the Baptistry. Then, you will tour the gothic interior of the Duomo with its frescoes and learn about the city’s fascinating past.
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Florence: Duomo Small Group Tour with Exclusive Terrace Access
What's included in Florence: Duomo Small Group Tour with Exclusive Terrace Access
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral - Enjoy priority access to Florence’s iconic Duomo with a top-rated guide in a small group. Duomo Terraces exclusive tour - thanks to our unique partnership with the Duomo, you can explore the Duomo Terraces, elevated walkways around the cathedral that are usually off-limits. Just your small group, no one else, for the duration of the visit. Rooftop Views - Standing 100 feet high on 230-foot-long balconies, enjoy panoramic views over the red-tiled rooftops of Florence. Admire panoramic vistas over Florence, the Baptistry, Giotto’s bell tower, and the dome’s intricate details from elevated walkways. Original Tools – Discover Brunelleschi’s dome construction on the workers’ walkways, learning how it was built 500 years ago. Cathedral ground floor - Lastly, enjoy a tour of the imposing Gothic interior of the cathedral. See the medieval clock, Vasari’s frescoes, and portraits of Florence’s elite while uncovering Renaissance history.
Inclusions
- VIP Duomo Terraces Visit
- Completely VIP Experience
- Rooftop and ground level tour
- Fully guided experience
- Aerial view of the marble floor
- Rooftop view over Florence
- Duomo frescoes interior
- External views of the Duomo
- Small group of 10 people
- Priority Entrance
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not suitable for individuals with heart conditions, mobility impairments, or other serious health concerns.
- Not recommended for those who are pregnant, suffer from claustrophobia, or experience vertigo.
- To access the terraces, participants must climb 150 narrow steps—there is no elevator.
- Children under 7 years old are not permitted on the terraces and therefore cannot join the tour.
- Closed-toe, flat shoes are mandatory. High heels and flip-flops are strictly prohibited for safety reasons.
- Modest attire is required to enter places of worship: shoulders and knees must be covered. Tank tops and short dresses are not allowed.
- Do not lean over railings or extend objects, including cell phones, beyond them.
- Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who assumes full responsibility.
- Maximum group size is 10 participants.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In front of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo di Firenze entrance, Piazza del Duomo, 9
End Points
- Outside Florence Duomo
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Ticket Redemption
Closed-toe, flat shoes are mandatory. High heels and flip-flops are strictly prohibited for safety reasons. Modest attire is required to enter places of worship: shoulders and knees must be covered. Tank tops and short dresses are not allowed.
