Skip the line: Duomo Skywalk - Florence Heaven

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line access means more time spent exploring the Duomo

  • Explore the Duomo’s terraces, which are normally off-limits to the public

  • Visit Brunelleschi’s dome—the Duomo’s highest vantage point

  • Learn more about the history of the Florentine landmark from your licensed guide

Summary

This afternoon tour begins as you meet your guide at Florence’s centrally located Piazza della Repubblica. From there, it’s a speedy stroll to the Duomo. With its soaring dome designed by Brunelleschi and ornately painted walls, the cathedral is one of Florence’s most recognizable highlights. With skip-the-line access, you head straight inside. Learn from your guide about the landmark’s history, and discover the masterworks within. Next, head up the staircase and discover an area has been off-limits to most visitors for centuries: its terraces, which at more than 100 feet (30 meters) above the ground offer panoramic views overlooking the city. Take photos of the vista before climbing even higher to the top of Brunelleschi’s dome. The tour finishes inside the Duomo, though you can linger after its conclusion. Your ticket also grants you limited-time access to other Duomo complex sites, including Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistry of San Giovanni.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Florence’s Duomo is one of the city’s best-known landmarks, and on this tour, you do more than just explore its interior and learn about its history—you also visit the cathedral’s lofty terraces, which have long been off-limits to the general public. Skip-the-line access means you won’t have to waste time battling crowds, and your guide will point out the many special artworks housed within its walls as you go.

What’s included?

  • English speaking fully licensed Art & History guide

  • Guided tour of the Cathedral (skip the line)

  • Exclusive opening of the Duomo terraces

  • Climb on top of Brunelleschi's Dome (skip the line)

  • Earphones for bigger groups

  • Entry/Admission - Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

  • Entry/Admission - Cupola del Brunelleschi

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

IMPORTANT Green Pass or proof of Covid vax, or the negative result of the Covid test 48 hrs prior the entrance is needed to access Italian monuments and museums as well as any indoor bar and restaurant. Those who do not possess the above mentioned documents will NOT be able to enter.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

FlorenceTown

About operator:

Florencetown offers the highest quality small-group and private tours in town and in Tuscany with guaranteed departures from Florence. Unique experiences from the tour operator internationally-recognized as THE specialist in Florence and Tuscany.

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