- Duration: 2h and half
- Earphones available
- Photos allowed
- Skip the line
- Guided Tour
What to expect
- Visit Florence Duomo and admire the stunning scenery of the city from an exclusive point of view
- Take advantage of a private access and avoid long queues
- Visit the Duomo terraces (exclusive opening) and discover the secrets of Florence Duomo building with an experienced guide
Duomo Sky Walk
Duomo Sky Walk
Duomo Sky Walk
Duomo Sky Walk
Duomo Sky Walk
Duomo Sky Walk
Duomo Sky Walk
Duomo Sky Walk
Duomo Sky Walk
Duomo Sky Walk
Duomo Sky Walk
An enlightening experience
The Brunelleschi's dome has always been the symbol of Florence. With this tour you will have the opportunity to discover all its secrets, accompanied by an expert guide, and rise above the tallest building in the city to admire the stunning view from the top.
With a special ticket that will allow you to jump the queue, thereby saving long waiting time, you will enter the Duomo of Florence: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the third largest cathedral in the world, after St. Peter's in Rome and St. Paul's in London.
Florence Cathedral was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio. Its construction was begun in 1296 and completed only in 1436. The works were interrupted and resumed several times over the decades by masters like Giotto, Francesco Talenti and Giovanni di Lapo Ghini. The completion of the dome required great intelligence and skill, not only for its design but for the construction itself, since at that time, they didn't have machines that could get to work at such heights. Brunelleschi found a truly innovative solution to this problem and succeeded, with his idea of a double shell, to complete the construction of the dome.
After visiting the interior of the Cathedral and the Santa Reparata Crypt, the tour will take you at about 30 meters above the ground, going up a staircase and passing through narrow outdoor corridors, which for centuries have been closed to the public. From that special place you will enjoy breathtaking views of the city. Walking through the Duomo terraces you will have the feeling of being suspended between the roofs of houses and the huge dome of the cathedral. You will have unique possibility to take memorable photos and enjoy all the magic of the city. During the walk the guide will explain you all about the dome, its design and construction and how, even today, it is the city's symbol, visible from every corner of it.
After the walk on the terraces, you will be able to continue the climbing reaching the top of the dome, a panoramic viewpoint 91 meters high, easily skipping the long and unavoidable queues.
Description
Duration
The journey usually takes about 2.5 hours.About
An extraordinary chance to find Florence Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore church) and watch the city from a great and one-of-a-kind perspective, which is not accessible to all, specifically the Duomo terraces and Brunelleschi's stunning Dome. When you enter with your pre-booked, skip-the-line ticket, our highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide will lead you directly to Florence Duomo: Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. It was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, the cathedral is the third biggest church in the world (the first one is St. Peter's in Rome and the second one is St. Paul's in London), and it stood as Europe’s largest church during its conclusion around the 15th century. The numerous different styles that you’ll encounter in the building bear witness to changing tastes over the long period of time that elapsed between its foundation and its completion. Discover masterpieces such as Paolo Uccello’s clock, Vasari’s frescoes, and Bandinelli’s marble choir. Bear in mind that on the 6 PM tour you will go straight to the Duomo terrace without exploring the Cathedral more deeply. From there, start your ascent to Florence Heaven: climbing the stairs and walking along narrow and open-air passageways that have been closed off to the public for centuries will reward you with an unparalleled view of the city from the Duomo Terraces. You'll feel like you're floating above the ancient rooftops and towers as well as the majestic Dome looming just a few meters above your head. In what can be termed as a rare opportunity, this is an exclusive tour of the Terraces that are usually not available to ordinary tourists. Capture stunning images from this panorama point which is located at a height of 32 meters in the heart of the old town. The reason behind the making of a cathedral that is to this day the largest self-supporting dome in the world and how it continues to dominate Florence's skyline after six centuries despite earthquakes, war, and the elements. By completing a daring feat that had never been attempted before, Brunelleschi revolutionized architectural principles and ushered in a new era of innovation by figuring out how to build such a tall dome without any internal support system or scaffolding. After ascending Brunelleschi’s Cupola (the Dome), you will be able to get to the 91-meters-high, 300-ft-long panoramic viewpoint for the topmost stage of this Florentine heaven and breathe in the mind-blowing vistas around. A full visit of Florence's Cathedral complex ever.Inclusions
- Private English-speaking art and history guide
- Cathedral tour (no lineup) - Not included in the 6 pm departure
- The doors to the Duomo terraces are opened exclusively
- Brunelleschi’s Dome ascent (no line)
- Earphones for groups larger than 5 pax. +72h entrance ticket to visit Bell Tower, Baptistery, Crypt & Opera Museum.
- Guided tour of 2,5 hours
- Entrance to the Duomo and the Crypt (skip the line)
- Exclusive opening of the Duomo terraces
- Access to the Brunelleschi's Dome (skip the line)
- Earphones for bigger groups
Cancellation Policy
Meeting Point
Piazza della Repubblica, Florence (Florence)
Piazza della Repubblica, in front of the Apple Store, under the arches, Florence
Clients are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
To remember
We cannot wait to welcome you!
Clients are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
Please take this into consideration when arranging your travel schedule. No delay, even for a few minutes, can be tolerated and missing the experience won't entitle you to any refund, not even a partial one.
Every customer, even infants with a free rate, must be indicated and confirmed at the time of booking. Children under 18 must always be accompanied by at least one adult. If these requirements are not met, we reserve the right to exclude the under age partecipant and no refund will be due.
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 that due to security reasons bulky backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Duomo and the terraces.
The itinerary inside the Duomo and Brunelleschi Cupola may slightly vary depending on restrictions decided by the museum board. The inclusions and the tour quality will always be preserved.
Comfortable shoes suggested.
Please note the number of steps to reach the top of each monument:
Terraces: 153
Terraces + Brunelleschi's Dome: 153 + 310
We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
We do not recommend this visit to people with heart pathologies, or people suffering from claustrophobia or dizziness, and pregnant women.
Access to the Terrace with heels or flip flops is not recommended. In case of rain please pay the utmost attention during climbing to the Terrace.
Minors must be accompanied by their parents, parents are responsible for their children.
It is absolutely forbidden to:
- lean over or lean against the balcony railing
- cross the cordon
- stick out cell phones, cameras or other objects
Due to hygienic reasons and museum regulations, we regret to inform you that pets are not allowed on our tours, activities and cooking classes.
