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 : Kathleen_S
Martina was delightful, knowledgeable and engaging. The duomo climb seems intimidating, but it is manageable and worth the huffing and puffing!

I like that our tickets were good for re-entry as more time is needed to appreciate the works of art.
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 18:17:29

Posted By : Sarah_T
Martina was an exceptional guide. Her love of the art she is describing is heartfelt. She winds a story into the description and makes it interesting to learn. Then when we realized that we were unable to stay for the second half of climbing the Duomo due to time conflict with meeting our bus time, she went above and beyond to ask if we could squeeze in ahead of our assigned time. She was so dedicated and determined to get us there as she could see how important it was for us to see this incredible part of our tour. She is a wonderful person and we really appreciate her efforts.
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 16:38:21

Posted By : Inkara_S
Sara has been an amazing guide! Definitely suggest to everyone who is visiting Florence for the first time ❤️
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 16:21:40

Posted By : Kelly_M
Sara was a wonderful tour guide! Her knowledge was excellent and provided a wonderful experience. I highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 12:20:51

Posted By : DeAnna_K
Chiara was so incredibly knowledgeable and pretty much took us to see everything in the city center of Florence. Because the academia was closed, we were able to see other interesting things like the baptismal building and hear more about the influence of the medici family. I really enjoyed the time and felt like the tour was customized just for us!
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Posted On : 2023-12-24 03:02:19

Posted By : lindas286
Fabulous! We had a great guide she was wonderful and so knowledgable. I have done Florence before many times, but my family first time. And I learned a lot from our guide! The David is breathtaking! I must say the Duomo Climb is not for everyone. Once you get up there it is AMAZING. but the climb up is really hard. I kept thinking we were almost there and we weren't! But like I said - once you re there its worth it!
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Posted On : 2023-12-20 21:12:19

Posted By : Carolyn_C
Climbing to top of Cathedral, Seeing the David, all amazing!! Touring the Duomo was also fantastic! Tour guide was great!!
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Posted On : 2023-12-20 12:20:44

Posted By : chucklevine
Wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. Patient and thoughtful. Answered all questions and truly demonstrated her patience and knowledge.
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Posted On : 2023-12-17 13:22:15

Posted By : Nam_H
The tour guide was good. She gave us a tour guide through the Gallery of the Academy. After that, she showed us where to go for the other attractions and left. I guess that’s how the tour was supposed to be. We were able to go to four of the five attractions listed. Did not have time to see the museum that was part of the package deal.
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Posted On : 2023-12-16 17:41:55

Posted By : Kimberly_C
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we really enjoyed seeing the statue of David. It was breathtaking! The climb to the top of the Duomo was harder than we expected, but I am glad we did it. One and done! If you’re not in above average shape, which we are, don’t attempt. The view was spectacular.
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Posted On : 2023-12-14 03:19:27