- Duration: 2h and half
- Earphones available
- Photos allowed
- Skip the line
- Guided Tour
The tour is in English only
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
Visit the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral!
Duration
Around 2.5 hours
What to Expect
Prepare to be wowed This is IN the Florence Duomo (the cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore) and see the city from a very special and beautiful vantage point: IN the Terrace of the Duomo (usually closed), plus Brunelleschi's great Dome. Enter first with your skip-the-line Florence Duomo ticket alongside our expert, passionate, and well-informed guide. This cathedral is the symbol of this city and was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio; it is also the third-largest church in the world after St.Peter's at Rome & St.Paul's in London. When it was completed during the 15th century, it was termed as the largest church within Europe. The various styles you will notice in the whole building show different trends through the long period between laying of the foundation stone and completing construction to many eyes pleased by masterpieces such as Paolo Uccello's clock, Vasari's frescoes, Bandinelli's marble choir. Please be informed that by the 6PM departure, you shall be going directly up to the terrace of the Duomo. You will not pass within more through the Cathedral itself on foot.Your journey towards Florence Heaven starts: walking up to this staircase, passing through both narrow and open air passages which have been closed for centuries until arriving at the surface (right on top of cathedral) where you can watch an unrepeatable view over city duomo with hand while surrounding house history (all those roofs and towers) enjoying tower closer just few meters above. This visit onto Terraces is private since it generally closed-off areas not open for public access. Make beautiful photographs from heart into old town at this vantage point 32 meters high (105 ft) Consider the construction of the self-supporting cathedral dome and its ability to dominate Florence long after its completion for six hundred years, triumphing over both earthquakes and ages. The scaffolding-less vaulting of the dome was Brunelleschi's pass to immortality; in defying gravity, with such bold originality in method, he reinvented architecture not simply for his time but for eternity. At the top of Brunelleschi's Cupola, you will arrive at a panoramic viewpoint. Ninety-one meters above ground level, this Florentine paradise unfolds before your eyes. The highest vantage point within the cathedral complex offers a unique journey through the Kingdoms of Christianity.
Inclusions
- Professional art and history guide by right
- Guided visit of the Cathedral (skip-the-line) - not at 6PM
- Exclusive Access: Duomo Terraces
- Brunelleschi's Dome (skip-the-line)
- Achieved for further individuals groups -72h ticket from the beginning to visit autonomously also the bell tower, baptistery, crypt and 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.
