Florence Duomo Complex Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Florence's iconic Duomo Cathedral
- Access hidden terraces with panoramic city views
- Skip-the-line entry to Baptistery and Museum
- Learn about Renaissance art and architecture
- Experience Florence's rich history firsthand
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Florence's Duomo Complex
- Access to hidden terraces with panoramic city views
- Skip-the-line entry to the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Museum
- Food and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Photography is allowed; however, tripods and flash are prohibited.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the climb to the terraces.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning city views.
- Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking and stair climbing.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Good walking shoes are recommended
- 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 - Terraces + Brunelleschi's Dome: 153 + 310 from the Terraces
- Kindly note that bulky backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Dome and Terraces to ensure the safety and security of all visitors.
- This activity is not allowed for children under 7 years of age
- Also, access to the Cupola and the Terraces will be denied in case you wear high heels, flip-flops, slippers, clogs and similar footwear
- 11.15 am and 1.00 pm tours do not include access to Terraces and to the Dome and the total duration of the guided tour is 30 minutes
- The meeting point changes according to the the option and the starting time: - 2.15 pm Duomo + Terraces + Cupola: Ciao Florence Sales Office in Via Cavour, 18 Black - 11.15 am and 1.00 pm 30' Cathedral Only Guided Tour: PIAZZA DEL DUOMO, n.19/20 in front of "Misericordia" Museum
Traveler reviews
Terraces tour and tour guide, Giacomo a must
The small group tour was excellent and well worth the money. The terraces were such a unique experience. We were very pleased with our decision to include them in our tour option. Giacomo was an incredible tour guide! So enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We could feel his passion and pride throughout the tour. He was accommodating, personable and intelligent. This tour was the highlight of our time spent in Florence! Thanks Giacomo!
Such a great way to spend...
Such a great way to spend an afternoon with friends! The tour was amazing, and the view from the terraces was a unique perspective. The Dome climb is a bunch of stairs, yes, but it's not that hard and totally doable. The view from the top is worth it!
Great option to skip the lines to see the Duomo
Ciao Florence was a great tour group to work with. From the time of booking, they were communicative and responsive via whatsapp to any questions we had. Our tour guide Jacomo was very knowledgeable of Florence and the surrounding areas. The tour of the Duomo was spectacular and our tour access got us ahead of the crowds and up to the top of the dome without delay. Highly recommend
Enjoyable Tour, plus Museum and Baptistry
Overall this was a very good small group tour. The guide provided good information and was easy to hear until we got on the Terrace, where the wind created such noise in the headsets, we didn't hear a lot of that information. The many steps to the Terrace were enough for us (in our 70s), so we did not continue on the steps up to the top of the Duomo; while the rest of the group did. The view of Brunelleschi's Dome was amazing enough from below. The view from the Terrace was fantastic, overlooking Florence! With our skip the line tickets and additional entry to the Baptistry and Opera del Duomo Museum, this was worth the price. We enjoyed the Baptistry and Museum visits as well, with no guide.
Don’t believe the name of the tour - I got scammed - never again with Viator
I paid for this tour specifically to go up in the dome and terraces - lured by the name of the tour - but the only one thing I got was entrance to the cathedral. Our guide was nice but no one could understand her English, so it was just like going by myself which would have been free. I am really annoyed that Viator is misleading tourists like me. Florence Premium Duomo tour with terrace view and dome climb - that was the name of the tour and I didn’t select or dissect any options. My ticket detail said something like -if selected… but again, I wasn’t asked to select anything so just assuming that I was paying for what the title said. Two hours. Sounded reasonable. I only got to see the inside of the cathedral and the tour was over in one hour. I asked the guide about the rest and she says she doesn’t have anything to do with Viator so couldn’t give me any advice. The entrance to climb to the dome is outside, I tried there but again, no luck . So I feel like I got taken advantage of. Sad.