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Florence Cathedral Guided Tour with Secret Terraces & Optional Dome Climb

Florence

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Highlights

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to Duomo Florence Cathedral
  • Guided tour of Florence Cathedral
  • Exclusive entry to Duomo terraces
  • 72-hour pass for Baptistery, Crypt, Opera Museum
  • Climb Brunelleschi’s Dome (as per option selected)
  • Early exclusive entry at daybreak (as per option selected)
  • Small group tour of 10 guests or less (as per option selected)

Exclusions

  • Hotel transfers

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

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

  • Expert guidance: Your guide shares insights into the Cathedral’s history, architecture, and hidden details, enhancing your appreciation of this UNESCO-listed site.

  • Secret terraces: Access exclusive terraces rarely open to the public, offering panoramic views over Florence’s rooftops and the Arno River.

  • 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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