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Duomo & Secret Terraces VIP Tour in Florence

Get to know the secrets of the Duomo from a different point of view, and admire a magical aerial panorama of Florence on an exclusive tour with a professional guide.
Duration 1.3 hours
Private tour pricing from 62 EUR per person
Group tour available in English
My family thoroughly enjoyed the Duomo tour and the Ciaoflorence tour guide did a fantastic job. It was very interesting to explore the crypt, the main floor of the complex, as well as the terraces. The views from the terrace were spectacular and we were lucky to have clear sunny skies. The trip to the top of the dome was a lot of fun. Highly recommend this tour!

Highlights

Discover the Florence Cathedral with a professional guide

Climb to the top of Brunelleschi's Dome

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city

Visit the Duomo’s secret terraces

Description

During this tour you’ll admire a breathtaking panorama of Florence from the Duomo’s 32-metre-high terraces, and climb to the top of the Dome.

You’ll get a closer look at Brunelleschi's incredible cupola, a masterpiece of art and architecture that still remains unmatched and whose building techniques are still shrouded in mystery.

You’ll be given an exclusive pass to avoid the queues at the Dome. Your professional guide will introduce you to Giorgio Vasari’s unique frescoes, and the fascinating crypt that contains the archaeological remains of the ancient Santa Reparata cathedral.

Afterwards, you’ll visit the northern rooftop terrace and enjoy stunning views over the city. You’ll also have the chance to join a tour covering the Duomo’s art and history, and discover its hidden terrace.

What’s included & not included

Professional guide

Priority access to the Duomo

Guided tour of the Duomo

Priority access to Brunelleschi's Dome

Visits to the Duomo’s terraces

Tips

Meeting point

Duomo ticket office, Piazza San Giovanni 7

Reviews from travelers (4)

5.00/5
Wonderful tour
My family thoroughly enjoyed the Duomo tour and the Ciaoflorence tour guide did a fantastic job. It was very interesting to explore the crypt, the main floor of the complex, as well as the terraces. The views from the terrace were spectacular and we were lucky to have clear sunny skies. The trip to the top of the dome was a lot of fun. Highly recommend this tour!
Florence - Small Group VIP Duomo Tour & Secret Terraces
My mom and I went on this tour today and it was fantastic! Our tour guide Elizabeth was excellent, engaging and knowledgeable. Elizabeth provided a helpful history, such as how committed the Cultural Ministry is to doing good upkeep on the Duomo and other precious structures which they maintain. We learned a lot and had a great time. It is a very good value. Getting to skip the lines AND go out on the terraces is fun all by itself, especially on a day when you find out upon arrival that all tickets to go in the Duomo are sold out for the next three days. The tour price also gives you access for 48 hours to all six of the Grande Museo de Duomo, so we definitely plan to take advantage of that. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!
Duomo Tour- Church and Rooftop
I studied abroad in Florence and never made it to the top of the Duomo, so I was really exciting about this tour and it didn't disappoint. It's perfect if you want to see the whole Duomo- the church, secret basement and the terraces. You can also walk all the way to the top if you want, which was my favorite part. Our tour guide was really great- we heard a lot about the history but also some different stories that you may not have heard on all tours. She was also very friendly and spoke excellent english. I would highly suggest if you want to get the full Duomo experience- a must see in Florence!
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Duomo ticket office, Piazza San Giovanni 7
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