Attractions & guided tours

Accademia Gallery and Dome climb tour with skip-the-line tickets

from

£127.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Instant confirmation

Skip the line

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Smaller group size

Subject expert guide

e-Voucher

Small group

Why you’ll love this…

Avoid the queues at the Cathedral and get VIP access to its terraces
Skip the line at the Accademia Gallery and see Michelangelo's David
Take a shortcut to reach the top of Brunelleschi's famous Dome
Explore in an intimate small group tour of 18 people or fewer

What to expect

Explore Florentine art and architecture on a tour that gets you past the typical long lines at the Accademia Gallery and Florence Cathedral. See Michelangelo's David in the uncrowded early morning or late afternoon, and enjoy an in-depth tour of the Duomo, including the exclusive rooftop terraces, usually not accessible by the general public.

With all entrance fees included and a small group (18 guests max) for a more intimate experience, there's no better way to see Florence's top attractions. Your tour includes tickets (valid for 72 hours) allowing you to visit other monuments like the Opera Duomo Museum, Baptistery of San Giovanni and Crypt of Santa Reparata on your own after the tour.

What's included

Guided tour
Skip-the-line tickets

What's not included

Tips (optional)
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

Piazza San Marco, 50121 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet your guide by the statue in the middle of the square 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Due to conditions inside the Duomo (463 steps and fairly narrow), this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, guests with limited mobility or claustrophobia
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty

Not allowed:

Not suitable for children under 7 years old
Flip-flops, slippers, clogs and shoes with heels are prohibited inside the Cathedral

Know in advance:

In the morning, you will briefly tour the Cathedral. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a view of its interior from above as you climb to the terraces. The order of the itinerary may vary to avoid the crowds and enhance your experience
Guests may be asked to go through security on this tour. Visitors to the Cathedral must mandatory use Luggage Storage (Piazza Duomo n. 38/r) to leave the following items before entry: suitcases, backpacks, and large or medium-sized bags.
The local operator complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to government guidelines for the most up-to-date information
Due to the religious nature of the Cathedral, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees
Minors under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult to climb the terraces
Your Duomo ticket is valid for 72 hours to explore the other Duomo monuments on your own: Opera Duomo Museum, Baptistery of San Giovanni, Crypt of Santa Reparata and Giotto's Tower

Remember to bring:

Guests (including children) must bring an ID on the day of the tour
You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before entering the Cathedral

Provider

Walks LLC

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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