Skip-the-Line to David: Accademia Gallery Tour & Dome Climb

Experience two of Florence’s top attractions, David and the Duomo, with an exclusive level of VIP access allotted to just a select few. 

• Get VIP access to the terraces of the Duomo.
• Skip the line at the Accademia Gallery and see David.
• Bypass the long lines at Florence’s cathedral.
• Take a shortcut to the top of Brunelleschi’s famous dome.
• Explore in an intimate small group of 18 people or fewer.

Explore Florentine art and architecture on a tour that gets you past the typical long lines at the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. See Michelangelo’s David in the uncrowded early morning or late afternoon hours, then get an in-depth tour of the Duomo, including the exclusive rooftop terraces, usually not accessible by the general public. With all entrance fees included and a small group of just 18 guests max for a more intimate experience, there’s no better way to see Florence’s top attractions.  

This once-in-a-lifetime tour of David and the Duomo gets you skip-the-line access to two of Florence’s most iconic sites. With an expert local guide, you’ll see some of the greatest art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance and get deeper context that will help you more fully appreciate each aspect. Visit Michelangelo’s David without the typical crowds, enjoy exclusive access to the famed Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral's terraces, and climb that incomparable dome—all without waiting in line.    

Your tour begins close to the Accademia Gallery in central Florence, where you’ll meet your guide and an intimate group of 18 people (or fewer). Breezing past the long line, you’ll head straight inside. Marvel at Michelangelo’s statue of David as well as his unfinished “Slaves” sculptures, each of which grants you incredible insight into the mind of a master.     

After leaving the museum, you’ll stop at Piazza del Duomo outside the Baptistery and check out the incredible bronze-cast doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti, coined the "Gates of Paradise" by Michelangelo. Your tour includes tickets (valid for 72 hours) allowing you to visit other monuments like the Opera Duomo Museum, Baptistery of San Giovanni and Crypt of Santa Reparata on your own after the tour.
   
Continue on to the jewel of Florence, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with a special skip-the-line entrance. Once inside, your guide will unveil some of the secrets behind the architecture before leading you up to the terraces*—an exclusive space rarely visited by the general public.     

Finally, once the guided tour concludes on the terrace level, you’re welcome to continue your journey up to the top of Florence by climbing to the top of the dome. Starting from this level gives you a head start past the long lines down below, so you’ll be soaking up spectacular views of the city in no time at all.   

*Please note: Only the morning tour will briefly tour the Florence cathedral. The afternoon tour will enjoy a view of the cathedral's interior from above during the climb to the Duomo terraces. The order of the itinerary may vary to avoid the crowds and enhance your experience.

• Baptistery of St. John, Piazza San Giovanni, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
• Ponte Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
• Piazza del Duomo, Firenze, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
• Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
• Cupola di Brunelleschi, Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
• David di Michelangelo, Via Ricasoli, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Ticket age ranges:
- Adult (15+)
- Child (7-14)