Skip the line Florence Tour: Accademia, Duomo Climb and Cathedral

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Duration:2 hours to 3 hours (approx.)
Location: Florence, Tuscany

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Exclusive entry and pre-reserved tickets for Brunelleschi's dome (cupola)

Pre-reserved tickets for the Accademia to admire Michelangelo's David

Small groups for a more personalized attention

Learn in the company of a local expert

Visit the famous cathedral of Florence to enjoy all of its grandeur

Benefit from the Brunelleschi Pass to visit the Baptistery, Museum, and Giotto's bell tower.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Piazza San Marco
Meet your expert guide and join your group in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco.
2. Galleria dell'Accademia
Begin your journey at the Accademia Gallery, where your expert guide will lead you through the famous museum and showcase Michelangelo's iconic David sculpture. Learn the story of the famous David statue and its creator Michelangelo. Once inside, also see Michelangelo's unfinished and powerful work, "Prisoners," along with works of other famous artists.
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Enter the Cathedral from a separate entrance for small groups. In the company of your expert guide, learn about the Cathedral and its construction through the centuries and how it came to be the center of Florence's religious life. Benefit from your guide's knowledge and understand Duomo's relationship with the rest of the magnificent buildings in the square.
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See the Baptistry famous with its famous golden doors, all located right in front of the cathedral Santa Maria Del Fiore. These are the Gates of Paradise but what you’ll see here are the copies of the originals. You can see them in the Museum using your Brunelleschi Pass.
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Enjoy priority access to enter the dome at a preserved time and soak up the spectacular views of the city at its top. This is the perfect way to appreciate Florence at your own pace. We organize pre-reserved tickets for you to climb Brunelleschi's famous dome in the Cathedral of Florence. A visit to the cupola (Italian for "dome") is a must-do. The only way to see the dome's extraordinary frescoes up close and enjoy the views over Florence is to climb up all of its 463 steps. On the way, you can admire Giorgio Vasari's frescoes of the Last Judgment up close.
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Climb Giotto's Bell Tower, one of the four principal monuments on the Piazza del Duomo, at your leisure using the Brunelleschi Pass, Clad in white, pink and green marble like the cathedral adjacent to it, this majestic square bell tower is considered to be the most beautiful in Italy. In fact, it was probably designed more for decorative than for functional purposes.
7. Piazza del Duomo
Continue your tour in Duomo Square and follow your expert guide to discover the most famous monument in the heart of Florence. Benefit from their local knowledge in this intimate small group tour.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Individuals wearing sleeveless shirts and shorts above knees are not allowed inside the cathedral
• The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church and it can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, even without warning (for the funeral of a Bishop, for example)
• Consider adding buffer time before your next tour, because the Cupola climb may take longer than expected
• Visitors are advised that the Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault. We apologize for the inconvenience.
• Entry to the Cathedral is not guaranteed as the Cathedral is a working church and hours can change without notice due to liturgical or other reasons. Our guides make every effort to enter the Cathedral with guests.
• Please note that backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
• Florence can be very warm in the summer. Please be advised that this tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
• Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
• Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
• Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.

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Posted By : Scott_F
Wonderful tour by our kind and very knowledgeable guide Gulia. Best part was skipping the long lines at both destinations. The hike up the Duomo was definitely the highlight to see those spectacular views.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 13:43:13

Posted By : Alyssa_B
Giada was a fabulous guide!! Great tour!! Highly recommend. We learned so much about the sculpture David. So interesting!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 15:53:03

Posted By : Maureen_H
This tour was amazing! Our guide was very knowledgable and showed us the best parts of the Academia including, David. The duomo was stunning and while the climb was steep, the view was completely worth it. So fun and would definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 13:07:07

Posted By : Marcia_F
It was a great tour! Eleonora was fabulous. She was very knowledgeable and also taught us about the local culture. Great job!
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 10:34:52

Posted By : apple069
Was okay. Nothing brilliant. Have been on better tours. Quite expensive for what it involved. Tour guide kept saying he'd get 'into trouble' if we went away with the remote speaker which was off-putting
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 19:28:15

Posted By : Anna_B
The tour guide had great background of Florence, Michelangelo, the David, and the Duomo. Great overview and came out with more knowledge and great views after the Duomo climb!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 17:11:28

Posted By : emilydH7207QN
We had an amazing time! We felt we had adequate time to see everything and not feel rushed. It was awesome to see the statue of David and see the view of Florence. The climb up the stairs was worth it! Our guide, Giulia, was awesome. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. She was very informative, answered any questions, and even gave us suggestions for what to do or where to eat after our tour. You could tell she truly enjoyed what she did and wanted to be there, which made it a great experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 14:26:01

Posted By : Morgan_J
We had the best time with our tour guide, Barb! She was great and enjoyable to learn Italy history with.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 09:52:11

Posted By : Gregory_M
It rained off and on during this tour but it was alright since a little more than half of it is indoors. The Statue of David is a must see in person and having a guide explain everything to you makes it all the more interesting. The cathedral is gorgeous on the outside although not as much to see inside as some of the other cathedrals we visited during our time in Italy. The highlight inside is the painted ceiling, which was actually one of my favorite pieces of art we saw. Climbing the dome was more anxiety inducing than expected. It is quite narrow and steep in sections. At 2 parts you are on a narrow walkway inside the dome, looking down into the church. You are pretty high up, so I would suggest avoiding this if heights are not your thing. Once on top of the dome, the views of Florence were exceptional and worth the climb. The guide was knowledgeable and funny and held my interest the entire time. It was also nice that your ticket to climb the dome included entry to the museum, the bell tower, and crypt. These aren’t part of the tour but you can visit on your own after (I believe they are good for 2 more days after your tour). We actually visited the museum with them the following day, so it was a nice little bonus that was included in the price. Overall, this tour was well worth it!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 21:48:31

Posted By : Charles_M
Climbing the dome was a spectacular thrill. The Viator guide was excellent. The David left me speechless.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 15:23:31