Steer clear of the astonishingly long queues and take advantage of our privileged access to the majestic Florence Duomo, the third largest Cathedral in the world and an architectural masterpiece symbol of the city, with its beautiful colorful marbles and their mesmerizing geometric patterns.
Inside, the Duomo is no less impressive, with elaborate marble floors mirroring its exterior and beautiful frescos lining the dome, made by Vasari, namely the Last Judgement. [readmore]On this tour you are not only offered the unique opportunity to take a guided tour of the Cathedral and learn about its construction and the marvelous treasures that it contains, but you will also get the priviledged access to the Cathedral terraces, where we have an exclusive timeslot booked only for your group.
From this peaceful and impressive perspective you will be able to admire the city from up above, and to appreciate one of the most famous architectural masterpieces in the world from close up: the magnificent Brunelleschi Dome.
This incredible feat of engineering required a whole new process for its construction, which your guide will describe when you view observe it firstly from below, wondering at the incredible Vasari frescos, then from the close up whilst visiting the terraces and finally you get the amazing opportunity to climb it to the very top. Brunelleschi's innovative approach involved vaulting the dome space without any scaffolding as he used a double shell with a space in between. You will be able to climb inside this space as you reach the very top of the Dome, which crowns the Cathedral rewarding you with an amazing sense of achievement, as well as incredible view over the magnificent city of Florence!
Don’t miss the chance to learn all about one of the most iconic monument in Florence on our guided tour with exclusive Skip the line access to the Cathedral, Terraces and Dome!
Your ticket allows also access to Great Museum of the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistry, so take full advantage of all the inclusions and visit the other architecture masterpieces of Florence during your stay.
Lee masPlease be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded
We strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
Please note the climbing of the terraces and Dome are not suitable if you suffer from claustrophobia, as spaces are very narrow
The tour involves a fair amount of climbing and many stairs (there is no lift), for this reason we are unable to accommodate passengers with mobility issues
We recommend brining a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in warm weather
A special dress code is required to enter any church. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
We are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs