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Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo with Exclusive Terrace View & Dome Climb
1 h
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Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Via della Canonica, 1 Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy
In Piazza di San Giovanni you’ll meet your tour guide, an English speaker who knows all about the history of Florence Cathedral. Ignoring the line snaking around the piazza, you’ll head straight to the cathedral entrance, centered in a beautifully symmetrical neo-gothic façade. Inside, you’ll want to look down at the elaborate marble floors and up at the 44 vivid stained glass windows all at once. Your guide will draw your attention to even more of the cathedral’s unique features: its one-handed clock, frescoes of the Last Judgement by Vasari, and of course the dome, constructed using brand new techniques to bring the architect’s vision to life.
Next, you’ll emerge onto the cathedral’s high terraces. These will be closed to all but your group so you can enjoy the unforgettable views in peace. Look one way, and you’ll see the red-tiled rooftops of Florence spilling away. Look the other way and you’ll get a uniquely close-up view of Brunelleschi’s great architectural feat: the dome. Finally, you’ll get to climb inside the dome for an even greater view from the very apex of the city.
And the wonder doesn’t end when you return to street level. Visit the Duomo Museum, Giotto’s Bell Tower or the Baptistry in the next 48 hours and your tour ticket will get you in for free.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Via della Canonica, 1 Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy
In Piazza di San Giovanni you’ll meet your tour guide, an English speaker who knows all about the history of Florence Cathedral. Ignoring the line snaking around the piazza, you’ll head straight to the cathedral entrance, centered in a beautifully symmetrical neo-gothic façade. Inside, you’ll want to look down at the elaborate marble floors and up at the 44 vivid stained glass windows all at once. Your guide will draw your attention to even more of the cathedral’s unique features: its one-handed clock, frescoes of the Last Judgement by Vasari, and of course the dome, constructed using brand new techniques to bring the architect’s vision to life.
Next, you’ll emerge onto the cathedral’s high terraces. These will be closed to all but your group so you can enjoy the unforgettable views in peace. Look one way, and you’ll see the red-tiled rooftops of Florence spilling away. Look the other way and you’ll get a uniquely close-up view of Brunelleschi’s great architectural feat: the dome. Finally, you’ll get to climb inside the dome for an even greater view from the very apex of the city.
And the wonder doesn’t end when you return to street level. Visit the Duomo Museum, Giotto’s Bell Tower or the Baptistry in the next 48 hours and your tour ticket will get you in for free.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Guided tour inside the Cathedral and terraces
- Skip-the-Line Access to Florence Duomo, and exclusive access to the terraces and dome
- Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
- The ticket includes access to the Baptistry, the Giotto Bell Tower and the Duomo Museum (no guided)
- Small groups of 15 people or less
- Entry/Admission - Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Please note the climbing of the terraces and Dome are not suitable if you suffer from claustrophobia, as spaces are very narrow.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Tourism
60%
Aquatic
15%
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This was a wonderful tour and Sofia was fabulous. The climb was intense with all the people but the view was wonderful. Sofia had a wealth of knowledge and the terrace's view was gorgeous.
My husband and I booked this last-minute because we wanted to avoid the super-long standby line to enter the Cathedral. It was so worth it! The exclusive terrace was worth the cost in itself. Our small group were the ONLY people I saw go up there. Truly an exclusive. And our guide Isabella was very sweet and thorough and we learned so much! The only negative thing I could say was that we had a little bit of trouble locating the initial meeting place, but it's no fault to the City Wonders/Viator. Be aware that the Cathedral/Duomo complex has THREE different ticketing offices, so give yourself extra time to locate the one you'll be meeting at. A few members of the tour group couldn't find it before we departed, but City Wonders representatives were great in making sure they could meet up with us once they did find the meeting point. Would recommend!
We had a great opportunity with this tour to see and learn so much about the detailed history of this architecture. We appreciated our tour guide, Monica so much. She gave a well informed tour and was a joy. Recommend heading up the 150 steps to the walkway. The view is magnficent.
Excellent tour. Informative but with enthusiasm and showed passion for the subject. He was excellent Thank you