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Duomo Complex Tour: Access Hidden Terraces and Uncover Florence's Secrets from a Unique Perspective
4.4
329 Ratings
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Uncover the secrets of Florence's Duomo Complex on a unique tour. Access hidden terraces, admire the aerial panorama, and climb to the top of the Dome. Skip the lines and explore Giotto's Bell Tower, Giovanni's Baptistery, and Museo dell'Opera del Duomo with 72-hour full-access passes.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Piazza San Giovanni - Meet your guide at Piazza San Giovanni 7, the ticket office right in front of the iconic Duomo Complex. As you stand below this grandiose building, prepare for the experience of a lifetime! Not only will you explore inside the cathedral, but you will also go to a secret, picture-perfect terrace and have the opportunity to climb to the very top of Brunelleschi’s dome. From below, these high points may look small, but from above, they are truly breathtaking!
When your group has arrived, your guide will give you a short description of the Cathedral complex, including some background information about the architecture and its unique colors. Skip the line passes are included in this tour, so quickly walk with your guide to the front of the line, pass through security, and you will be ready to discover the secrets of the Florence Duomo!
What's Included
- Guided tour of the Cathedral with exceptional access to Duomo North terrace
- Skip-the-line and reserved access to Brunelleschi’s Dome
- Expert guidance from a professional tour guide
- Exclusive admittance to the central nave of the Cathedral
- 72-hour full access pass to the Duomo Complex, including Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum
- Skip-the-line access to the iconic Florence Cathedral
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Cathedral tour if you select the 4.15 pm shift. A Duomo Museum guided tour will be offered instead
Additional Information
Experience the enchanting overhead view and unravel the mysteries of the Duomo from a unique vantage point. Seize this exclusive opportunity to feast your eyes on Florence’s panorama from the 32-metre-high terrace of the Duomo and scale to the summit of the Dome! Through this tour, you will also get 72 hours of unrestricted admittance with fast-pass entry to all sections of the Duomo Complex: Giotto’s Bell Tower, Giovanni’s Baptistery and Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. Use the rest of your time in Florence to leisurely explore the city’s foremost monuments.
- Good walking shoes are recommended
- 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
- Please note the number of steps to reach the top of each monument: Terraces: 153 - Terraces + Brunelleschi’s Dome: 153 + 310 from the Terraces
- Kindly note that starting from 1st May 2023 bulky backpacks and bags will no longer be allowed inside the Dome and Terraces to ensure the safety and security of all visitors.
- This activity is not allowed for children under 7 years of age
- Kindly note that 4.15 PM tour departure does not include the visit of the cathedral: a guided tour of the Opera del Duomo museum or the Baptistry (on tuesdays) will be offered instead.
Location
Via Camillo Cavour, 12
Via Camillo Cavour
Please find number 12 "Black" Via Camillo Cavour which is the easiest number to find and then walk to nearby CIAOFLORENCE SALES OFFICE - Ciao Florence Sales Office - Via Cavour, 36 "RED".
You will understand clearly this address description once you are in Florence
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(329 Ratings)
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Cynthia_c
May 26, 2024
Great tour with a great guide! - Our guide was Giacomo and he was excellent! Very knowledgeable and a really good sense of humor while telling stories about the history of the complex and the personalities involved. He kept very good track of his group in crowded areas and made sure everyone was together before moving on to another location. The Duomo Complex was one site that my husband hadn't heard much about and wondered if it was worth yet another tour during our trip. I told him I had heard that it was pretty amazing and we should try it. I'm so glad we did - it's absolutely gorgeous everywhere you look and I would call it a "don't miss" site! Also, don't skip the adjacent Duomo museum - it's well worth a visit.
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Jessica_z
May 23, 2024
Great tour - Giacomo was a great tour guide! Engaging and knowledgable. Be prepared for lots of steps! We really enjoyed the whole experience
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Danny_k
May 16, 2024
The climb up to the top... - The climb up to the top of the dome was breathtaking. We did it before 30 years ago and just as good this time. Well worth the effort to get up the 400 plus steps.
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Annemarie_m
May 11, 2024
Worth the effort - Our guide was awesome! Super helpful! I also didn’t realize the steps had many breaks and levels between, so it was actually a fairly easy hike
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Anna_c
May 7, 2024
So much fun! - Great tour! The guide was very informative, and the view was amazing! We didn’t know that you could climb the dome until we arrived and were very happy that we could book this tour last minute. The ticket includes access to the crypt which was neat to see. We weren’t able to make it to the museum because they are closed for maintenance on the first Tuesday of the month which was too bad.
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Joseph_m
May 5, 2024
Life is good at the top! - A MUST if you are in Florence! Loved getting up to the top! Be mindful it's a warm climb to the top, but completely worth it! Don't hesitate to book this!
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Maria_p
May 4, 2024
Fun Tour and Stunning Views at the TOP! - Our guide's interaction of our group made it fun as she probed our lack of knowledge! Enjoyed hearing about the mable used on the outside of the Duomo and the stunning views at the top...worth the BIG climb!
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Devon_m
Apr 30, 2024
Yes on Dome climb, tour, terrace, and museum - We had Manuel who was very good and informative. We were able to go up to the terrace and then on our own after the tour we could go to the dome, baptismal building, crypts, and the museum. And the tickets last 72 hours so what we didnt do day 1 we went and were able to see day 2. This tour is a hidden gem and more than what the initial tour title says. Very much worth the price
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Melissa_l
Apr 22, 2024
Fun time! - Guide was knowledgeable about the duomo and made the tour enjoyable. Walking to to very top was hard!
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Kathleen_b
May 13, 2024
Get a guide and skip long lines - Checkin guy in the office, rude as hell. Tour guide lady good, personable and friendly. View from terrace nice.
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