Duration

5 hours

Group Size

Small Group (up to 20 people)

Languages

English

Cancellation

Free cancellation

Included Description Meeting Point Important Info

Included

Skip-the-Line Accademia Gallery entrance tickets

English-speaking licensed guide

Earphones for groups counting more than five people

Skip the line entrance tickets to the Cathedral

Guided tour of the Cathedral and exclusive opening of the Duomo terraces

Climb to the top of Brunelleschi's Dome (skip the line)

Earphones for groups of more than 5 people

72-hour pass from the start of the tour to independently visit the bell tower, baptistery, crypt and Opera Museum

Highlights

Fast-track entry to the Accademia Gallery to admire Michelangelo’s David
See Renaissance icons like the Prigioni, St. Matthew, and works by Botticelli and Uccello
Explore Florence Cathedral and uncover its architectural marvels
Access the Duomo’s secret terraces for unique panoramic shots
Climb Brunelleschi’s Dome for breathtaking 360° views of the city

Description

Skip the lines at the Accademia Gallery and step into the world of Michelangelo. Marvel at his David — carved from a single block of Carrara marble — a masterpiece that embodies Florence’s spirit and artistic genius. Your expert guide will reveal the stories behind Michelangelo’s works, including his unfinished Prigioni and St. Matthew. Continue through galleries filled with Renaissance treasures by Botticelli, Andrea del Sarto, and Paolo Uccello, for a complete journey into the golden age of Florentine art.

Enjoy priority access to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the beating heart of Florence. Learn how this Gothic masterpiece evolved between the 13th and 15th centuries while admiring details such as Paolo Uccello’s clock, Vasari’s frescoes, and Bandinelli’s marble choir. Your guide will bring the cathedral to life with fascinating tales about its construction, artistry, and symbolism, transforming your visit into an immersive dive into Florence’s cultural soul.

Follow your guide through hidden stairways and reach the Duomo terraces, once closed to the public. From here, take in spectacular views over Florence’s rooftops and bell towers. Then, continue your ascent to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, a true architectural wonder. Standing 91 meters above the city, you’ll be rewarded with a sweeping 360-degree panorama while learning how Brunelleschi achieved this engineering feat — centuries ahead of his time. This is Florence as you’ve never seen it before.

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Meeting Point

Accademia Ticket Office Via Ricasoli, 58/60, Florence. Look for the Towns of Italy tour guide in front of civic number 58.

Florence - Via de Lamberti 1. Look for Towns of Italy tour guide, in front of civic number 1.

Important Information

Accademia Gallery tour:

This tour may not be fully suitable for guests with mobility or accessibility needs (including wheelchair
users), due to the route and group logistics. To ensure a comfortable, barrier-free experience with tailored
alternatives, we kindly invite guests with mobility, visual, hearing, or cognitive needs to contact our booking office.
Our team will be happy to assist and provide the best possible offer for a private version of this tour.
Big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums.
Even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some
delays in entering the museum.
Guests are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time as tours
will start at the exact scheduled time. No delays are tolerated and will not entitle any refund, not even a partial
one.

Florece Cathedral tour:

We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
The climb is not recommended for individuals with cardiovascular, respiratory conditions, vertigo, claustrophobia, or for pregnant women.
The climb is prohibited for children under 7 years old, and minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 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.
No backpack and big bags are allowed Comfortable shoes suggested.
The itinerary inside the Duomo and Brunelleschi Cupola may slightly vary depending on restrictions decided by the museum board. The inclusions and the tour quality will always be preserved.
Guests are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time as tours will start at the exact scheduled time. No delays are tolerated and will not entitle any refund, not even a partial one.
Please note the number of steps to reach the top of each monument:
Terraces: 153 Terraces + Brunelleschi's Dome: 153 + 310

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Rain Policy

This tour runs on rain or shine.

Meet Michelangelo's David and explore Florence Cathedral

Description

Meeting Point

Important Information

Rain Policy

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