Private Awakening the Duomo - early entrance

Visiting Florence's Duomo is a must... but the crowds don't have to be! See the city's most iconic landmark "wake up" with this exclusive early-morning visit. Admire this exceptional landmark as it comes to life for the day, seeing the doors open just for your group and watching the lights come on!

EXPERIENCE THE DUOMO BEFORE THE CROWDS ARRIVE

No visitor would skip seeing the Florence Cathedral. Still, have you ever wondered what these amazing monuments look like at daybreak, quiet and still before the crowds arrive?
Imagine meeting the person who opens the Duomo's impressive entryway, stepping inside before anybody else. Now you can, thanks to this novel, spectacular and exclusive early-morning private tour, created to offer a unique perspective on one of Florence's most iconic landmarks.
There are few landmarks in the world as strikingly beautiful as Florence's green-and-white marble Baptistery and its glorious Duomo, topped by Brunelleschi's extraordinary dome. Both monuments are as impressive inside as they are outside, and both are enriched by masterpieces best discovered with an expert guide.

WATCH THE DUOMO AWAKEN

It all starts at daybreak. As Florence wakes up, your dedicated private guide will lead you to the Duomo doors to meet the "Chiavigero", the person responsible for opening this extraordinary monument.
The moment the key turns in the lock and the doors open, you will catch your first glimpse of the interior, still dark and silent.
Be ready to be surprised: the next thing the key-bearer will do is switch on the lights, revealing the magnificent frescoed vault.
Watch the light gradually illuminate the 3,600-square-meter masterpiece painted by Vasari and Zuccari. Admire the vibrant "Last Judgement" fresco and watch its angels, saints and figures of the Apocalypse slowly emerge from the darkness.
Follow your guide as you admire Paolo Uccello's extraordinary clock, one of the few historic clocks that still follows the ancient Italian system of time, measured from sunset. Listen to its fascinating history before continuing your visit through this magnificent cathedral.

CLIMB BRUNELLESCHI'S DOME

At the end of the visit, it will be time to treat yourself to a traditional Italian breakfast. Join the locals at a historic café and enjoy an espresso or cappuccino with a fresh brioche.
Nicely rejuvenated, crown your tour with exclusive access to Brunelleschi's Dome. Enter through the Porta Canonici, opened exclusively for your party, and climb to the top of one of the world's most celebrated domes.
From above, admire Florence's extraordinary skyline while learning about Brunelleschi's remarkable engineering, the people who worked alongside him, and the ingenious techniques used to build the cupola.

A UNIQUE GUIDED TOUR OF FLORENCE'S DUOMO

Meanwhile, enjoy watching Florence and the Florentines from high above. More than simply one of the Duomo tours in Florence, this private experience offers exclusive access, expert guidance and unforgettable views, making it one of the most unique ways to discover Florence's Cathedral.