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Skip the line Florence Tour: Accademia, Duomo Climb and Cathedral

4.5 (452)
Florence, IT
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Skip the line Florence Tour: Accademia, Duomo Climb and Cathedral

4.5 (452)
Florence, IT
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Experience the best of Florence with this Skip the Line Tour, offering exclusive entry and pre-reserved tickets to the city's top attractions. Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Brunelleschi's dome as you climb to the top of the Duomo, enjoying panoramic views of the city below. Admire the iconic statue of David at the Accademia, and learn about the city's rich history and culture from a knowledgeable local expert. With small groups and personalized attention, this tour ensures an intimate and interactive experience. Explore the famous cathedral of Florence and discover its grandeur, and take advantage of the Brunelleschi Pass to visit the Baptistery, Museum, and Giotto's bell tower. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey through the heart of Florence.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 2 hours - 3 hours
  • Suitable for 1-14 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience & Audio Guided
  • Exclusive entry and pre-reserved tickets for Brunelleschi's dome
  • Visit the famous cathedral of Florence to enjoy all of its grandeur
  • Benefit from the Brunelleschi Pass to visit the Baptistery, Museum, and Giotto's bell tower
  • Small groups for a more personalized attention
  • Learn in the company of a local expert
  • Brunelleschi’s Pass giving access for the Duomo Complex and the Cathedral
  • Enter the Cathedral from a separate entrance for small groups (see restrictions)
  • Small-group tour for a more personalised and interactive experience
  • Expert local guides
  • Pre-reserved tickets for the climb up to the dome of the cathedral
  • Headsets to hear the guide better
  • Pre-reserved tickets to see statue of David at the Accademia
  • Transport to the meeting spot

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Introduction

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Florence with the Skip the line Florence Tour: Accademia, Duomo Climb and Cathedral. This exclusive tour grants you access to some of the city's most iconic landmarks, allowing you to bypass the long queues and delve straight into the art, history, and architectural wonders of Florence. Led by a knowledgeable and passionate local expert, this enchanting tour will take you on a mesmerizing exploration of Brunelleschi's dome, the Accademia, and the magnificent cathedral, offering a truly immersive and personalized experience.

What to expect?

With this extraordinary tour, you can expect a seamless blend of art appreciation, historical insights, and awe-inspiring views. Marvel at Michelangelo's David, the masterpiece that has captivated the world for centuries, as your expert guide unravels the story behind this legendary sculpture. Explore the Accademia, where you'll encounter Michelangelo's unfinished "Prisoners" and other renowned works of art. Venture into the heart of Florence's Duomo Square, where your guide will unveil the secrets of the city's architectural treasures. Ascend Brunelleschi's dome and be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic vistas, providing a unique perspective of Florence's stunning skyline.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for any traveler seeking a deeper understanding of Florence's rich cultural heritage. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply a curious explorer, this experience offers something for everyone. The small group setting ensures a personalized and intimate ambiance, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of Florence. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a family, this tour welcomes all who yearn to unravel the secrets of this enchanting city.

Why book this?

By booking the Skip the line Florence Tour, you'll gain exclusive access and pre-reserved tickets to some of Florence's most renowned attractions. This means you'll save valuable time by skipping the long lines, allowing you to maximize your experience and make the most of your visit. The expertise of the local guide will provide fascinating insights and stories that bring the art and history to life. With the small group size, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in meaningful discussions, creating a truly immersive and memorable experience. This tour offers a unique blend of world-famous art, architectural marvels, and panoramic views, providing an unforgettable journey through the heart of Florence.

Good to know

It is important to note that the duration of this tour is approximately 120 to 180 minutes, ensuring that you have ample time to fully immerse yourself in the wonders of Florence. Please meet your expert guide at the front gate of the Accademia, where they will be holding a sign that says "Walks In Europe." Be prepared to climb the 463 steps of Brunelleschi's dome to witness the extraordinary frescoes up close and admire the panoramic views of Florence. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the tour. With the Brunelleschi Pass, you'll also have the opportunity to visit the Baptistery, Museum, and Giotto's bell tower. Get ready for an extraordinary journey through history and art unlike any other.

Reviews

Previous participants in the Skip the line Florence Tour have raved about the exceptional knowledge and passion of the guides. They praised the personalized experience and the opportunity to discover hidden gems and lesser-known facts about the attractions visited. Travelers were particularly impressed by the seamless organization and the ability to bypass long lines, allowing for a more immersive and efficient exploration of Florence's treasures. The extraordinary views from the top of Brunelleschi's dome left participants in awe, providing a unique and memorable perspective of the city. Overall, the reviews reflect an overwhelmingly positive and enriching experience, showcasing the immense value and beauty that this tour brings to its participants.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Piazza San Marco

(Pass by)

Meet your expert guide and join your group in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco.

Galleria dell'Accademia

Begin your journey at the Accademia Gallery, where your expert guide will lead you through the famous museum and showcase Michelangelo's iconic David sculpture. Learn the story of the famous David statue and its creator Michelangelo. Once inside, also see Michelangelo's unfinished and powerful work, "Prisoners," along with works of other famous artists.

Admission Included

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Enter the Cathedral from a separate entrance for small groups. In the company of your expert guide, learn about the Cathedral and its construction through the centuries and how it came to be the center of Florence's religious life. Benefit from your guide's knowledge and understand Duomo's relationship with the rest of the magnificent buildings in the square.

Admission Included

The Baptistery of St. John

See the Baptistry famous with its famous golden doors, all located right in front of the cathedral Santa Maria Del Fiore. These are the Gates of Paradise but what you’ll see here are the copies of the originals. You can see them in the Museum using your Brunelleschi Pass.

Admission Included

Brunelleschi's dome

Enjoy priority access to enter the dome at a preserved time and soak up the spectacular views of the city at its top. This is the perfect way to appreciate Florence at your own pace. We organize pre-reserved tickets for you to climb Brunelleschi's famous dome in the Cathedral of Florence. A visit to the cupola (Italian for "dome") is a must-do. The only way to see the dome's extraordinary frescoes up close and enjoy the views over Florence is to climb up all of its 463 steps. On the way, you can admire Giorgio Vasari's frescoes of the Last Judgment up close.

Admission Included

Giotto's Bell Tower

Climb Giotto's Bell Tower, one of the four principal monuments on the Piazza del Duomo, at your leisure using the Brunelleschi Pass, Clad in white, pink and green marble like the cathedral adjacent to it, this majestic square bell tower is considered to be the most beautiful in Italy. In fact, it was probably designed more for decorative than for functional purposes.

Admission Included

Piazza del Duomo

(Pass by)

Continue your tour in Duomo Square and follow your expert guide to discover the most famous monument in the heart of Florence. Benefit from their local knowledge in this intimate small group tour.

Reviews

(452)

4.5 (452)

Charles_M

Climbing the dome was a spectacular thrill. The Viator guide was excellent. The David left me speechless.

Steven_K

Marco was an awesome guide whose background on Florence, the Medici family, and Michelangelo brought the Renaissance to life, tied a ton of disparate historical story lines together, and made our tour enjoyable and educational while keeping it fun. The walk up the Dumo takes a while but well worth the journey to experience terrific views and more history!

Steven_M

Our guide was absolutely excellent! He was very informative and thorough. We were able to see David by Michelangelo at the Accademia museum, walk inside the Duomo and do the 463 step climb to the top of the dome for a MAGNIFICENT view of Florence. Like others have said in previous reviews, we were given an option to come back and do a more thorough tour of the Accademia, the bell tower, baptistery and museum. This was a 230 tour so I don’t know if that played into it. The church announced they were closing as we finished our visit here.

W2487BBanneh

We had an excellent guide who was interesting, informative and funny. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. It was definitely value for money as it included so many different areas.

Linda_S

I thought the tour guide was excellent but I think the description of the tour via Viator needs to be more explicit. I thought we would be guided throughout the museum, into the church and baptistery. Also I didn’t realize we would have a 3 day pass to visit other museum on our own so I didn’t schedule the time to take advantage of this. The climb is totally worth it as is the visit to the accademia. Our guide was very knowledgeable and help navigate the crowds. I would recommend this be a group of 12 or less. Too crowded in the streets and museums therefore easy to lose your guide.

Caitlyn_S

Walking to the top of the Duomo was a highlight of our Italian honeymoon! It’s a lot of steps so not for light of heart but the view of top is literally unbeatable. Our tour guide, Simone, was AMAZING. It was raining unfortunately and the line to the museum got so backed up we missed our original time - she fought for us with the company and museum and managed to get us all in just a little later in the day taking her own time to stay with us, PLUS she’s incredibly knowledgeable and friendly! You could spend hours at these places due to the amount to learn, so I highly recommend a tour with a guide like this to see the highlights!

Carrie_G

Great information and guide. She gave us just the right amount of info and kept it all moving along. Would highly recommend

judith_m

Guide was wonderful but started late , then waited over an hour to get in to Academia-we were then limited there, in order to be on time for Duomo climb -then told we could go visit the Tower and Baptist chapel anytime in next 72 hours

Leighton_L

Our guide was excellent, patient, courteous super informative and communicated clearly! I’ll admit the directions to the meeting point was a little confusing but as it turns out it was operator errors.

Michael_Z

Viewing the statue of David was. Wonderful. There is no skip the line at the Academia. We waited an hour and 15 minutes in line. The Duomo tour was basically nonexistent. Everyone in our group was under the impression that the tour included touring the Church, the Bapistry and the Museum as well as the climb. In fact only the Dome climb was part of the tour. We were informed that we could enter the Church, Bapistry, and Museum on our own but the church was already closed when we arrived and we were told we would have to come back the next day which was impossible since we were not staying in Florence. This was a total ripoff for the price we paid for the tour and was totally misrepresented
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-05 06:30
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