Tour Highlights
Admire Florence from a different perspective from the Duomo's 32 meters high Terraces
Exclusive access to the circular room and the possibility to admire the restorers at work
Skip the line access to Brunelleschi's Cupola
Access pass to monuments of the Duomo Complex (valid for 72 hours)
A passionate art lover guide
Tour Details
Operates: Monday – Saturday (April – October) / Monday, Friday & Saturday (November – March)
Starts: 2:15pm
Duration: 2 hours
Language: English
Adults: €109
Child: €109
Entrance to the Duomo Cathedral is subject to a dress code. Please wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees or you may be refused entry.
This tour is not suitable for passengers with wheelchairs due to the number of steps on the tour.
Tour code: DUOMO
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Via Cavour, 12 Black at least 20 minutes before the tour starts.
Head inside the Duomo and marvel at the famous 'Last Judgement' and Brunelleschi's tomb
Climb the rooftop terrace of the Cathedral rooftop and be amazed by breath taking view of Florence
Enter the circular room to witness ancient statues and enjoy a 360 degree view of Florence from the top
Towering above the Florentine skyline, the Duomo is truly the centrepiece of the city. This 90-minute tour will have you discovering all of its secrets – inside and out – as you visit parts of the Duomo that others simply don’t get to see. Exclusive to this tour, head to the top of Brunelleschi’s 32-metre tall cupola and peer out across the city as you get to explore the secret rooftop terraces that are typically closed to the public.
Firstly, meet your professional tour guide and skip the line as our tickets allow you to enter the Duomo instantly. Inside, you’ll immediately notice the ‘Last Judgement’ – a vibrant 16th-century fresco that was started by Giorgio Vasari and finished by Federico Zuccari.
We’ll then head for the rooftop terraces so that we can get an outstanding perspective of the striking terracotta dome. Ascend the 153 steps and you’ll be greeted by daylight as you step out onto the northern terrace that offers picturesque panoramic views of Florence. Normally off-limits to visitors, it’s not often that you have the chance to get this close to a truly extraordinary relic of the past.
Next, it’s time to move into the Circular Room, the place where many of the historic statues that formally graced the Duomo’s beautiful facade are kept. Generally closed to visitors, our tour lets you head inside and observe the professional restorers who are hard at work returning these statues to greatness. Our last stop sees us climb to the peak of the cupola and experience the wonderful 360-degree views on offer. Meanwhile, you can also get a closer look at the fresco that first welcomed you into the Duomo.
Undoubtedly one of Florence’s most awe-inspiring buildings, this exclusive tour of the Duomo takes your visit to the next level as you get a special experience that you’ll almost certainly remember forever.
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What's Included?
Guided tour of the Cathedral with skip the line access
Exclusive access to the central nave
Exceptional opening of Duomo North Terrace
Skip the line access to Brunelleschi’s Cupola
Access pass to monuments of the Duomo Complex (valid for 72 hours)
Local licensed guide
Meeting Point
Please meet your tour at our Florence Office at Via Cavour, 12. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your departure time. You will be given full instructions once you have completed the booking.
