Skip-the-line Duomo Terraces and Dome Climb Tour in Florence
Description
Discover Florence Cathedral and see the city from 2 exclusive and breathtaking point of views: the terraces and Brunelleschi's magnificent Dome. Our tour is fully guided by an official expert: don't miss the opportunity to learn everything about the frescos you will admire from a short distance while you are climbing the Dome. Exclusive access to the terrace is reserved, not available to the general public. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to be among the first to enter, escorted by the official key-holder of the day
Tour Options
Itinerary
The group will enter in the Duomo, then it will climb in order to reach the exclusive terraces first (153 steps) and then the very top of the Brunelleschi's Cupola (310 steps).
Climb the Dome and admire the breath taking panorama of Florence city center
My St. John, the beautiful, as Dante called it, is an octagonal structure measuring 25.6 meters (84 feet) across, featuring an apsidal extension on the west side. The exterior is arranged in three vertical levels and topped with a double vault comprising eight internal segments and an eight-sided prismatic roof. You can visit the Baptistery with the same ticket, exploring at your own pace without any rush
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Update: New Meeting Point STARTING FROM MARCH 2026: Florence – Via de’ Lamberti, 1 Look for the Towns of Italy tour guide in front of civic number 1.
- Important: the inclusions vary depending on the option selected at checkout. Each option clearly lists what is included before you complete your purchase.
- 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 the number of steps to reach the top of each monument: Terraces: 153 and Terraces + Brunelleschi's Dome: 153 + 310
- Due to the security checks, please be informed that for the entrance to the Dome and Terraces, bulky backpacks and bags are not allowed to climb
- Children under 7 years old are not admitted
- Occasional events at the Duomo may cause slight itinerary changes
- You'll have the opportunity to visit the other monuments of the Duomo complex on your own within 72 hours after the tour: Baptistery, Giotto's Bell Tower, Opera del Duomo Museum
- The visit to the Terraces is not included in the Private Exclusive First Access option and in those option where is not clearly mentioned
- Operates in all weather conditions
- The visit to the Terraces is not included in the Spanish Tour option
- Comfortable shoes suggested
- Guided tour in Spanish including the Cathedral visit and Brunelleschi’s Dome climb. Depending on the season, the experience may also include exclusive access to the Duomo Terraces OR a guided visit of the Duomo Museum.
- Due to the presence of narrow stairs, this tour is not suitable for those with heart problems and/or claustrophobic
Reviews(1,088)
This was a good tour since we avoided the long lines, I would recommend this tour only if the intention is to climb 463 steps to the roof, otherwise the whole beauty of the cathedral is its outside and there is really nothing much to see inside. The answer to: would you recommend this to your friend is: only if that friend is able to climb the 500 steps in a very narrow space.
This was an amazing tour! Our guide was fantastic, provided just enough information, and the walk up to steps of the duomo was breathtaking!!!!
We had the exact same experience as multiple folks have noted when giving 1 star for this tour. We were given two completely different meeting points (but didn't know that!) four minutes walk apart from each other. One "meeting point" was given by Viator (which included the ability to click and map to the "meeting point"). We were given a completely separate meeting point as additional information, but nothing said to disregard the "meeting point" given on the Viator app so we had no idea we were supposed to use one address and not the other. We mapped to the "meeting point" given on Viator, we were early, we had two kids with us, we could not find the tour. Nobody reached out to contact us or find us. When we messaged the tour company, they told us Viator had given the wrong address for the meeting point. We assumed getting a refund would be easy since we were there on time and this wasn't our fault. If anything, we should get more than just our money back since it ruined our plans for the day and we never got to see the Duomo. Instead, we were denied a refund multiple times by Viator. We even called and spent time explaining over the phone what happened. Each time, they said "well, one of the addresses was the correct address so you had the info." So disappointed in Viator. Be careful when booking this tour or anything through Viator. They care more about their bottom line than their customers.
This was a lovely tour! Lorenzo was an awesome guide and we learned a lot from him. We really enjoyed the Duomo climb and tour! Paying for this tour also helps you skip all the lines, which was wonderful on a such a warm day.
Do not skip this experience! The view from the top of the dome is breath taking. Fair warning, parts of the climb along the balcony can be tough if you have any vertigo or fear of heights. But the end view is absolutely worth it! Our guide, Laura, did a wonderful job sharing all about the history and teaching us about Florence. She ensured everyone in the group was comfortable and prepared for the climb before we began. Do not skip this experience!
We had a tour with Lorenzo and he he was the best. He kept our 16 and 11 tear old engaged. He explained everything without being boring. Climbing the Duomo was not that bad. I would totally recommend
My son and I loved this guided tour in Spanish. Our guide has been Lázaro, and all his explanations have been excellent. He skillfully weaves together the various historical facts to truly understand what you are seeing. Regards.
We were a party of 12 and the private tour was the way to go! Totally worth paying for the skip-the-line access--when we arrived, the line was long and the wait was estimated at four hours! Our guide, Sybilia, was fantastic--we had her all day.
Great experience. Church was only open to tours and closed to general public so we lucked out with considerably less crowds. Very knowledgeable guide and patient as it was 94-95°
Mercedes has been a wonderful guide.
