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Skip the long lines and enjoy a guided tour of the Cathedral interior before ascending to the Secret Terraces for sweeping skyline views and architectural insights.
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These terraces are typically off-limits to the public and offer side-angle views of Brunelleschi’s Dome — one of the only ways to observe the dome’s ribs, lantern, and engineering from up close.
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Choose a small-group experience for a more intimate visit. Some tours begin at daybreak, where you may enter with the key-bearer and watch the Cathedral light up for the day.
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Want the full picture? Upgrade your experience with a climb to Brunelleschi’s Dome or Giotto’s Bell Tower for a panoramic perspective of everything you’ve just explored from above.
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Skip-the-line entry to Duomo Florence Cathedral
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Guided tour of Florence Cathedral
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Exclusive entry to Duomo terraces
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72-hour pass for Baptistery, Crypt, Opera Museum
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Climb Brunelleschi’s Dome (as per option selected)
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Early exclusive entry at daybreak (as per option selected)
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Small group tour of 10 guests or less (as per option selected)
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- Hotel transfers
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Canada and over 9 countries have loved this experienceChirag
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Great quick VIP experience. Skipped every ridiculously long line we saw. Meeting point conveniently located close to the Duomo. Highly recommend this booking!
Radek
Jun, 2025Verified booking
The possibility to see "secret terrasse", and to be in the top of Bramante cupole.
Katrin
Aug, 2025Verified booking
This guided tour (professional and engaging) gave us a different perspective on the cathedral complex. The tour really paid off. The information was provided in very good English and by an expert who selected important information about individual locations on the tour (e.g. function and design of the portals of the Baptistery). The selected locations and their information were very well chosen and in some cases unique (terrace of the cathedral). Highly recommended!!!Nicholas
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Francesca our guide was very knowledgeable and went a lot a great pace! It was well organized and glad we were able to get to the top first and enjoy the view before it got too crowded. Easy to find the meet up location.Timothy
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Our guide did a good job. We should have known about the knee covering, but we had been traveling Italy for the past few weeks and it was not really enforced anywhere else, 9and it was 93 degrees), . It maybe helpful to add a note to your reminder that says something like- "Duomo will enforce dress codes". Just to be even more clear- but I understand this was on us. I also thought the guide would be with us all the way to the top. We got stopped for almost 25 minutes at the first interior balcony. My wife who has trouble at times with heights, was somewhat nauseous with nowhere to look but out and down. The duomo staff wouldn't help. I'm glad she wasn't sick, that would have been bad. But it was certainly an uncomfortable experience. Other than that the tour was as I expected, not great, but not bad. Our guide was good, until she wasn't there anymore.
Bypass the lines and explore Florence Cathedral and its Secret Terraces on this expertly guided tour.
Getting started
Meet your guide near the main entrance of the Florence Duomo, where your skip-the-line ticket is validated. After a brief introduction, proceed through security and begin your journey into the Cathedral’s hidden spaces.
What to expect
A triumph of Renaissance genius, the Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore) isn’t just the third-largest church in the world—it’s the bold vision of an era. Crowned by Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome, this architectural marvel redefined what was possible when art, science, and human ambition converged to reshape history.
Features
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Expert guidance: Your guide shares insights into the Cathedral’s history, architecture, and hidden details, enhancing your appreciation of this UNESCO-listed site.
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Secret terraces: Access exclusive terraces rarely open to the public, offering panoramic views over Florence’s rooftops and the Arno River.
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Exclusive upgrades: Opt to climb Brunelleschi's dome and learn about its construction, or climb Giotto's Bell Tower for a unique perspective of the city. Enhance your visit with a small-group tour—ideal for a tailored, more immersive experience and avail options like daybreak entry, where you'll be the first to enter the Cathedral, welcomed by none other than the Duomo's key-bearer himself.
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What's not allowed
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Strict dress code: Clothing must cover the knees and shoulders. Sandals/flip-flops, hats, and sunglasses must be removed before entry.
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Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.
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Leave your luggage and backpacks behind. Only small bags are allowed inside the museum.
Accessibility
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Ramps are available at the Museum, Cathedral, Baptistry, and Santa Reparata Crypt for easy access.
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The Dome and terrace climb is not accessible by wheelchair. Guests with mobility issues, back problems, or heart conditions are also not advised to undertake the ascent.
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Guide dogs (with relevant certification) are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
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Please note that in certain cases, this experience is unavailable for children aged 0 to 7 years.
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Children aged 8 to 17 years must be accompanied by an adult
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions
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