Florence: Exclusive First Entrance Florence Dome guided tour

Highlights

  • Enter the Duomo before it opens to the public

  • Watch the frescoes light up in silence

  • Climb Brunelleschi’s Dome at sunrise

  • Meet the exclusive chiavigero key holder

  • Small group, zero crowds, all access

Summary

A unique tour you will not find anywhere else! Be the first to access the Cathedral of Florence with a small group tour of the Duomo with Florence dome climb tickets included. 

  

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

Experience the most exclusive Florence Duomo tour — offered by no one else. Enter the cathedral at dawn with your expert guide and the chiavigero (key holder), who unlocks the 500-year-old doors just for your small group. Watch as the lights flicker on and reveal the breathtaking frescoes in total silence, before climbing the Brunelleschi Dome to see Florence awaken from above. Discover the secrets of the Duomo, including Paolo Uccello’s unique clock, all before the crowds arrive. This early access cathedral tour offers you Florence’s most iconic landmark – entirely to yourself. With dome climb tickets included, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment reserved for the first light of day.

What’s included?

  • Exclusive access: VIP small group tour of the Cathedral

  • Be the one to open the doors, at daybreak, be the only one inside!

  • See the lights go on and illuminate the artwork

  • Fully licensed English-speaking guide

  • Climb on top of Brunelleschi’s dome (skip the line)

  • Transfer from/ to meeting points

  • Tips

  • Extras

Things to know

Before you book

  • Children must be accompained by an adult

  • 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 claustrophobic.

Before you go

  • 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.

  • Bulky backpacks and bags will no longer be allowed to climb.

  • Comfortable shoes suggested.

  • This tour runs on rain or shine.

Cancellation Policy

    48 HRS cancellation policy. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 48 hours prior to tour departure. Full penalty applies for no-shows.<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This tour runs on rain or shine.</p>

About operator:

We design and craft all our experiences from the ground up in every detail.The profound knowledge of Italian culture and territory allows us to shape experiences unlike any other, each one with a different emphasis. A well-run organization and a network of dedicated professionals ensure that we can devise each experience maintaining the highest quality standards by monitoring every step of the process.We can thus provide memorable experiences tailored for a deep dive into the culture of our country and savor the Italian taste for life, stress-free.Our fresh and unique approach has been refined over the last 19 years of expertise, gained with Florencetown, a model that we have now decided to extend nationwide, by establishing Towns Of Italy. Our flexible and wide-ranging organization, embodying the talent of 120 people all across the country and a team of high profile Key People who, day in and day out, create such memorable experiences.Our mission is to welcome clients from around the world in Italy and provide them with unforgettable shared and private experiences, focusing on quality, authenticity, and innovation.