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The Duomo Complex and Its Hidden Terraces

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Admire the magical aerial panorama and learn the secrets of the Duomo from a different point of view. Enjoy an exclusive perspective: admire Florence panorama from the Duomoʼs 32 metres high terrace and climb up to the top of the Dome! With this tour, you will also receive 72 hour full-access, skip-the-line passes to all parts of the Duomo Complex, except for Giotto's Bell Tower. This activity includes: Giovanni’s Baptistery and Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. Spend your remaining time in Florence, without being rushed, visiting the city's top monuments.
  • Guided tour of the Cathedral and exceptional opening of Duomo North terrace
  • Skip the line and reserved access to Brunelleschi's Dome
  • Professional guide
  • Exclusive access to the central nave
  • 72 hour full-access to Duomo Complex: the Baptistery and Opera del Duomo Museum
  • Skip the line access to Florence Cathedral
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance to Giotto's Bell Tower
Departure Point

Via Camillo Cavour, 12, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Please find number 12 "Black" Via Camillo Cavour which is the easiest number to find and then walk to nearby CIAOFLORENCE SALES OFFICE - Ciao Florence Sales Office - Via Cavour, 36 "RED". You will understand clearly this address description once you are in Florence

Return Details

Piazza di San Giovanni, Firenze FI, Italy The tour will end on top of Cathedral secret terraces, in Piazza San Giovanni, Florence (Duomo Square)

  • Florence, Florence, Italy
    Meet your expert, monolingual tour guide for an enchanting walk towards the Florence Duomo. You will be welcomed by the imposing red, white, and green marbled Duomo Complex: the Cathedral, Bell Tower, Baptistery, and Dome.
    5 minutes
  • Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy
    Your licensed guide for Santa Maria del Fiore will go into vivid detail about the church and its fascinating history. You will learn why, unlike many others in Italy, the Florentines decided to keep the inside of Santa Maria del Fiore stark, with less decorations and elaborate frescoes. Discover the stories behind the cathedral's artwork, until you reach the front and look up - it is Brunelleschi’s dome. The frescoed dome is truly breathtaking! As the highlight of Santa Maria del Fiore, you will be eager to see it upclose… Follow your guide up a small set of stairs to the “hidden terrace.” A guard will unlock the door, and you will have complete access to a secret balcony. Admire panoramic views of Florence from above, as well as incredible access to the best photo spot right next to the dome. You will walk back in through a secret room of old statues which were previously placed outside of the Cathedral. The tour will last about an hour.
    60 minutes
  • Cupola del Brunelleschi, Florence, Italy
    At this point, your guided tour will end. You will skip the line and climb to the very top of the dome! Climb a small set of stairs, which lead to a balcony directly beside the dome’s frescoes. Vasari’s frescoes will be within hands-reach, and you will be able to admire the detail with a new appreciation. Then, you will reach another set of spiral staircases. Climb up, and you will reach the most beautiful view of Florence you can imagine… at the very top of Brunelleschi’s Dome! Enjoy taking some unforgettable photos, then relax on one of the benches and admire the view. You can see the entire Florence skyline! Even some of the largest churches in Florence and fortresses in the hills look small in comparison to the view from above. Whenever you are ready to complete your time at the Florence Duomo, you can head down the steps and exit. This is a once in a lifetime experience where you can see the Cathedral and Dome from a completely different perspective.
    30 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Good walking shoes are recommended
  • 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
  • Please note the number of steps to reach the top of each monument: Terraces: 153 - Terraces + Brunelleschi's Dome: 153 + 310 from the Terraces
  • Kindly note that starting from 1st May 2023 bulky backpacks and bags will no longer be allowed inside the Dome and Terraces to ensure the safety and security of all visitors.
  • This activity is not allowed for children under 7 years of age
  • Kindly note that from January 1st 2025 the 72hr pass will no longer include Giotto's Bell Tower
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
alexiamW1166XZ
05 Mar 2025
On Monday, the 3rd of March, I got to experience the Duomo Cathedral in Firenze with the company CiaoFlorence. We gathered with a small group of four people at the CiaoFlorence tourist office around 14:15h and when complete we left together with the guide to the cathedral. Despite it being very crowded, we were able to have a nice view of the majestic building during the complete tour. The guide was enthusiastic as of the beginning and showed deep understanding and knowledge of what he was talking about. He asked us many questions and gave fun facts and insights here and there. This made the tour engaging and encaptivating for me. After seeing the outside of the Duomo Cathedral, we could enter the building with our ticket from the side. Once arrived inside I was a bit shocked about how empty and sober the interior was in comparison to the outside. The guide explained to us why, but it still disappointed me. luckily, we had the terraces included in the tour. You have to go up a narrow staircase to get there but the view is absolutely worth it. We were the only ones on the terraces at the time, which was wonderful. It really gave that VIP experience as we could see a side of the building that the other tourists couldn't. I was able to take wonderful pictures. In the end the guide gave us the option to go to the complete top of the dome. As there were many many stairs I chose not to. I was already satisfied with the view I had on the terraces. So, to conclude, The Duomo Cathedral tour provided by CiaoFlorence is definitely worth it. It is something you absolutely cannot forget when visiting Firenze. You get to learn a lot, skip a long line of tourists and see the building and city from a different point of view.
Climber50617798421
05 Mar 2025
A few days ago, I went on the VIP Duomo Tour booked through Ciao Florence. It was a nice experience as we got to skip the lines and didn't have to wait too long before we could enter (waiting time can be up to 2 hours without skipping the line). The tour started off with the guide explaining some interesting facts about the Duomo, showing and explaining almost every aspect and detail of it. The outside is impressive and it was good to know more about all the faces and also the hierarchy that it has. The guide wanted to engage us in answering and thinking - not just listening to him, which made it interactive. After he explained a lot to us about the Duomo, we were able to enter it within a few minutes. Upon entering, it was clear that the inside was minimalist compared to the outside, which the guide also explained to us. Nevertheless, the Duomo is very impressive, especially after you have learned more about the inside and how long it took to finish the inside. To finish off the tour, we climbed up the stairs where we had an amazing view over the city. Once there, he explained more about our surroundings. If you were still willing to climb the remaining 400+ stairs, it was possible to do so - this would offer an even better view over the city. Overall, I would recommend doing this tour, as you do not have to wait too long before entering and learning more about something is just amazing in my opinion. The ticket also offers you the ability to visit the other parts of the Duomo, such as the baptistery - which I found a nice addition and made it 100% worth the price.
Jessica_L
02 Feb 2025
Wonderful experience. Plenty of time and make sure to take pictures. The terraces are breathtaking..
This tour in Florence is organized by Ciaoflorence Tours & Travels Srl