No visitor would renounce visiting the Florence Cathedral, rooftop or Baptistery. But… have you ever wondered what these amazing monuments look like at daybreak, quiet and still before crowds of people start entering?
Imagine meeting the person who opens the Duomo’s impressive door, or the Baptistery’s gleaming “Gates of Paradise”, walking inside before anybody else, and seeing the lights go on.
Now you can, thanks to this novel, spectacular, and exclusive early morning Tour, a unique small group tour crafted to offer a privileged viewpoint on the Duomo and Baptistery. Admire these two exceptional landmarks when they wake up, see the doors open for your eyes only and watch the lights go on!
Posted By : GrandTour29226080352
Amazing feeling to watch them open the door to this incredible building. Tour guide was exceptional with amazing knowledge of not just the Duomo but of the baptistry and the artists who created them. Definitely worth getting up early. Also the streets are empty so photographs are easy and great
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 00:47:59 
Posted By : Ozskibunny
Maria Christina our guide was informative we were able to ask questions. It was very special being the first inside! The climb to the top was absolutely worth it to be rewarded with such stunning reviews! Great tour!
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Posted On : 2023-08-22 03:54:40
Posted By : Barbara_R
I booked this trip with Viator and they only had availability for one person when I called. They told me to book the one spot and gave me the name of the operator to contact directly. I was told they only take 10 people which was a lie. They had booked 16 people on this tour.
I was told they had an opening for a 2nd person a couple of days before my tour and Viator confirmed it. A day before the tour I received a notice that they had canceled the trip. I immediately called Viator and they looked into it. Ultimately they said that the Florencetown/Towns of Italy had confirmed it again for two people. I got up at 5:00 am to be at the church at 6:30 am only to be told they only had one ticket and my niece could not go on the tour. I was livid. This was my last day in Florence and I was not able to do the terraces and or climb the dome. Viator did the right thing and credited me back since we were not able to go on the tour. I would absolutely recommend NOT to use Florencetown tours. It is inexcusable how they treated my niece and myself. They ruined my last day in Florence.
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Posted On : 2023-08-11 14:33:30 
Posted By : davidmB269EX
We booked the 'Skip The Line' tour. After meeting with the group at the meeting/check in spot and receiving our head set, we stood in line, like anyone else. The guide had no clue how to enter and was asking others in line how to enter. It took well over 30 minutes before we were able to enter. After entering, we were told the Duomo was closed due to a scheduled event. So we stood in a long line, only were able to see less than 1/2 of the promised tour and were never offered anything in return. This company is good for getting tickets when the official ones are sold out, but very unprofessional and unorganized.
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Posted On : 2023-05-04 10:21:09
Posted By : Cory_S
Laura is an excellent guide. We were spoiled today and got to experience the beauty of Florence as it wakes up and starts to get ready - it is an early start but navigating the city at 0630 is easy. Me and my partner were the only two in this tour. We followed behind the key holder has this beautiful cathedral was opened. The only other people there were the four or five people employed at the church who quickly disappeared to get the building ready for the inevitable swarm of tourists. And then it was just the guide, my partner, and myself witnessing the space before and after the lights come on. Same story with the baptistry. And being the first guests to climb the Duomo as others began filtering into the building felt great. We were given a cappucino and a pastry from a nearby shop. The ticket we have is good for three days and we used it after the tour to access the nearby museum. It will also get us into the bell tower as well as the crypt. Definitely one of the most special tours we have been on - thank you for the wonderful experience!
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Posted On : 2023-04-19 12:47:55
Posted By : seefishswim
Given the crush of visitors that Florence receives, this is a special opportunity to experience the Duomo without a crowd. Note however that the Baptistery is closed for renovations, so you won't see anything except the exterior. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2022-11-07 07:30:57
Posted By : dstrainge
It was great, we enjoyed it a lot and would highly recommend the whole tour.
Greta was a very good guide - her knowledge was first rate! Her English was very good.
This tour should be done by everyone who visits Florence.
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Posted On : 2022-06-04 07:15:49
