You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Very accommodating guide, detailed explanations of the structures and city once we were on the terraces and dome, and the ticket we were given lasts 72 hours so we were able to gain entry to the museum behind the cathedral, the baptistry and the bell tower at a time that suited us on a different day. Well worth the price, even if it is just to skip the lines!
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.
Our guide (Jacobo) was charming, sympathetic, entertaining and provided clear, useful explanations with a humorous touch.
The secret terrace views were amazing, and our small group of 6 had it all to ourselves with panoramic views of Florence. This was worth every penny... highly recommend!
The possibility to see "secret terrasse", and to be in the top of Bramante cupole.
The tour was absolutely amazing. Very informative, and it allowed us time to see everything. Also, a great deal.
The climb up the dome was exhilarating! Loved all the info the guide shared
Our tour guide Greta was amazing! Super informative and funny!
Our tour guide was excellent.Knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Our guide was genuinely excellent and this was one of the few tours we went on that actually felt "exclusive," we got to go where other people clearly weren't allowed to go. The best way to see the duomo.
Guide knew his stuff, went at a just right pace. Worked out things with the bakery shop as there usual had not arrived, so we had to get nicer pastries, but at the lower price. He was a little late to start, but it was due to the rain, and he apologized. Very enthusiastic about the Duomo!
Easy instructions to buy and pick up tickets. Helpful and interesting guide. Obviously skipping the queues is a huge bonus. Nothing can beat a climb up the Dome and the views from the top.
Our guide spoke impeccable English and was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions. The views from the top of the Duomo are breathtaking (or perhaps it was the stairs that got us there).
The guides were great! They were very enthusiastic & knowledgeable. Easy to find meeting point with instructions given in confirmation email. Definitely worth the money for the time saved to skip the lines.
Breathtaking tour led by an outstanding guide. The climb of the Duomo was explained fully and clear options provided for those who wanted to climb. Highly recommend this tour.
The tour was very interesting with a lot of pertinent information. The stairs were challenging for a few people but well worth it. The only negative was the interference with the earplug speakers making it difficult to hear the guide at times.
Nice small group and expert guide. Answered lots of questions. Knew his subject matter well.
The historical background of the Florence Cathedral
The view from the terrace is a marvel
Looking for VIP treatment? Here's an exclusive, customizable tour with Florence Cathedral's secret terraces!
Inclusions
Guided tour of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral
Access to the Secret Terraces
Expert English-speaking guide
Early morning guided tour (as per option selected)
Access to Brunelleschi's Dome (as per option selected)
Opera del Duomo Museum, & St. John's Baptistery (as per option selected)
Small group of up to 10 guests (as per option selected)
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Nothing!! We were confirmed to climb the Brunelleschi's Dome but received an email cancelling our climb and offering us a private climb of the Giotto's Bell Tower instead. It was offered as a private tour but another couple joined us who had the exact same issue that we did. We did the climb and were informed to follow up with Headout to get a refund. Our tour cost was less than climbing the Duomo. I received an email from Ahmed Moawad of Italypass the day before our climb cancelling it 'because of unforeseen logistical contraints (??). I am completely confused why I would get an email from Italypass when I had booked the tour with Headout! The site where we were to meet our guide (the Lindt shop) was a mess of no-one knowing what was happening or who was going where! I would never book through Headout again for any tours anywhere!!
Well organised, very interesting guide. Would recommend
The guide was explaining things as he went through the dome, but you could not hear him through the headphones that were given to us because he was very far ahead, and from at least half of the group to the back you could not hear anything. In addition, the quality of the headphones given to us was very bad, you could not hear anything even if you were close to the guide (i.e. when there was no signal problem).
We all moved Vittoria! Her enthusiasm, knowledge and sense of humor was perfect! She was not " jaded" in September after all the brutal hot summer season Italy experienced. And she took care of the older less fit participants from beginning to end. Brava Virtoria!
Highly recommend! Received tickets immedietly! Great tour guide who was very knowledgable and personable. Will be booking through headout for future vacation tours/experiences!
I almost died climbing that damn ladder.
Ottima esperienza. La nostra guida Emanuela molto preparata e divertente.
Inclusions
Guided tour ONLY to the Brunelleschi’s Dome
From 1 Mar, the admission tickets are valid for 72 hours and give access to the entire Duomo Complex
Radios and headsets
Exclusions
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Sarah did a wonderful job. She was very engaging and pointed out items you would not find otherwise. Absolutely loved the ease of visiting the David statue. She did was very knowlegable and informative.
Awesome guide interesting and passionate
Excellent, knowledgeable guide with a great sense of humour. Ticketing was well organised. Perfect!
Very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide and explain everything in detail and passionately.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I learnt so much about Florence. Highly recommend this tour. The queues to get in to see David were very long outside but we got in within 15 minutes.
The tour guide (Eleanora) was incredibly knowledgable and engaging. Pointed us in the direction of a great Negroni also. Highly recommended.
Very informative and enjoyable. I forgot our tour guide's name. I believe that she was Danish. She had such a pleasant disposition and was ready to provide extra, interesting facts when there were delays. My wife's receiver/headset kept cutting out. Our tour guide seamlessly addressed the issue by providing a backup receiver and headset -- with out interrupting the tour. She was amazing. I highly recommend this tour.
I very much enjoyed the guided tour through Florence and the Accademia Galery. It was everything I could have hoped for. Our guide, Enette, joyfully told us loads of interesting and new things about the places we were walking by, and the David was, of course, breathtaking. Seeing it through more experienced eyes, with the help of Enette, made the experience even more special. Thank you!
The whole experience was amazing, would highly recommend this tour as its a great way to see the city and learn about its history.
Our tour guide was lovely, and it was an incredibly hot day....but I knew it would be when I signed up for the tour. I believe that what you focus on expands...so if we keep talking about how hot it is, we'll be that much aware of how hot it is!
Stadtführung wurde mit vielen Stories zum Leben im Mittelalter und der Renaissance bereichert. Unsere Guide erklärte uns die Statuen, erzählte vieles zur Architektur und zu den damaligen Persönlichkeiten. Der Zugang zur Accademia erfolgte ohne lange Wartezeiten.
Our guide Annette was awesome. She was very throuogh and extremely knowledgeable, and well organized. There was a lot of history we learned that we never knew.
Inclusions
3-hr walking tour of Florence
Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide
Reserved entry to Accademia Gallery
Exploring the exterior of the Duomo Complex and Piazza Della Signoria with Palazzo Vecchio
Exclusions
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Roberta was absolutely amazing!!! Such a great tour and she is so knowledgeable and made it very interesting. I would highly recommend her!!!
We had an amazing tour with Glenda. She was incredibly nice and very informative. She gave us a ton of information about the Duomo, Michelangelo and so many other things we saw. She helped us every step of the way and even ga e us a great recommendation for lunch. We absolutely loved out time in Florence and would highly recommend Headout and Glenda! They made everything super easy!
My guide was very thorough and lovely. The explanation of everything was very interesting and I felt her enthusiasm.
Join an intimate tour of Florence’s most iconic landmarks with VIP morning entry!
Inclusions
Guided tour of Accademia Gallery and Florence Cathedral Square
Expert English-speaking guide
Small group of up to 10 guests
Skip-the-line entry to Accademia Gallery
Brunelleschi’s Dome climb ticket
Access to the Opera Museum of the Florence Cathedral
All entry fees
Exclusions
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Once I found the meeting site, it was great! (The map coordinates through Headout were WRONG!). Our morning Uffizi guide, Greta, was very knowledgeable. Our afternoon Duomo guide (name?) was hilarious and full of great historical facts.
Fast-track entry to the Duomo and Uffizi with expert insights into Renaissance art.
Inclusions
Guided tour of Uffizi Gallery with skip-the-line entry
Guided tour of Duomo Florence with skip-the-line entry
English speaking guide
Assistance at meeting point
Entry to Museo della Misericordia
Earphones for clear audio
Admission to National Archaeological Museum and Opificio delle Pietre Dure (within 5 days of Uffizi visit)
Exclusions
Join a private guided tour and skip long queues to access Brunelleschi’s Dome in Florence.
Inclusions
Private tour of Brunelleschi’s Dome with skip-the-line entry
Professional local guide
72-hour access to all the sites within the Duomo Complex, which you can visit independently after the tour.
Radio headsets for groups larger than 6 people
Exclusions
Food And Drinks
Guided tour of the rest of the complex except climbing Brunelleschi's Dome
You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
The experience was very good. I made a mistake when I put the stars. Everything was very good.
Excellent a wonderful guide
Very interesting everything described by Erika, an excellent guide.
Best tour we have had yet, the tour guide (can't remeber her name unfortunately) was super passionate and had very good knowledge to go with her charisma. Wait time was a little longer than usual due to recent flooding in the entry area but we'll worth the time and money.
The tour was beautiful and the guide was divine. She knew a lot and answered all our questions.
Carmen the guide was amazing! Excellent tour very enriching.
The experience did not immediately get off to the best start because upon reaching the meeting point with the guide we found out that the cathedral would not be open during our visit so a bit annoyed we pointed out to the agency that we had booked and paid for a tour that also included the inside of the cathedral. At that point they reorganized and offered us a visit to the cathedral museum and a climb to Giotto's bell tower while rescheduling for another time the tour inside the cathedral that also included a visit to the baptistery. In short, from an apparent initial disservice the experience turned into a complete and comprehensive tour of the entire cathedral complex. Kudos also go to our guide. Professional and very knowledgeable. Thank you
The guide was very knowledgeable. He told some very interesting anecdotes. Definitely an experience to do. The place also was very beautiful. Worth doing again.
We were greeted in front of the Cathedral by a very kind young lady, who left us in the hands of the gentleman guide.
We liked the tour very much. The only thing I would remove in the title of the experience is the optional climb to the dome, because at least we were confused, we thought we had it included and that we could go up at the end of the tour.
It was great to get the historical details from our guide of what we were seeing. It truly created a wonderful story that we won't forget. Thanks.
Very nice and adapting to the situation, the only thing he did nothing but repeat clearly, every 3.4 words, otherwise very friendly and helpful.
Beautiful and unforgettable visit to the Florence Cathedral thanks to tour guide Simone Rocca, very professional and well prepared but above all very humble person who does his job with a lot of passion! Thank you!
Guide was very knowledgeable about all of the different places we visited. There was somebody there to greet us and help guide the process.
Great tour of the museum and baptistry which we would otherwise miss. A lot of information about art history which we enjoyed and a very kind tour guide.
The guide (a lady don't know her name) was impressive. She had oustanding expert historical knowledge, I would marry her 😉
It was very interesting and our Gide could explain for us a lot of things! It was very nice to visit this Duomo and to know the history behinde of it! It was a gut expirience !
We loved our tour guide. She went out of her way to accompany us to the Opera del Duomo museum after the Duomo and it was fascinating.
Skip the lines and experience the beautiful Duomo Complex on this guided tour.
Inclusions
1.5-hour guided tour of Duomo Complex
Entry to Baptistery
Entry to Cathedral
Entry to Duomo's Museum
Licensed guide
Headsets (for a group of 8 guests)
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The Duomo Florence hidden terraces, opened to the public since 1985, are elevated balconies situated around 32 meters above ground level. Providing intimate views of the Cathedral's architectural details, rose windows, and marble cladding, these terraces also offer panoramic views of the city center, hills, and landmarks like Brunelleschi's Dome and Giotto's Bell Tower. Once utilized by maintenance workers, the terraces showcase historical artifacts from Brunelleschi's construction workshop. Access requires a guide, and reservations are available for those with mobility challenges.
Accessing the Terraces is contingent on guided tours, not independently. No lift is available, and the climb is not recommended for those with heart conditions, dizziness, or claustrophobia. Bulky bags are not allowed. Gratuity for companions is subject to considerations, and online purchases are encouraged for paying visitors.
Fortunately or unfortunately, the Duomo rooftop is accessible only through exclusive guided tours. Independent access is not available, ensuring a structured and informative experience for visitors.
The Duomo rooftop in Florence is like stepping into a postcard! Navigate the hidden Northern terrace through an intriguing skywalk, unveiling narrow, open-air corridors with centuries of history. You've got this sweeping views of historic landmarks, terracotta rooftops, and the rolling hills. It's not just a rooftop; it's like Florence showing off its best angles.
No, there are no elevators available for accessing the Duomo rooftop. Visitors must climb approximately 463 steps to reach the top.
Individuals with heart conditions or claustrophobia should consult their healthcare provider before climbing to the Duomo Rooftop in Florence. The ascent involves narrow and open-air corridors, numerous steps, and no elevator. Visitors with such conditions should be cautious and consider alternative experiences.
Visitors are not allowed to carry bulky backpacks or bags to the Duomo Rooftop. As an alternative, it is recommended to travel light with smaller bags or purses. Additionally, there are facilities available where visitors can store larger backpacks or belongings securely before proceeding to the rooftop tour. This ensures a comfortable and unrestricted experience during the visi
Yes, it is possible to purchase Duomo Rooftop tours and tickets online. Booking tickets online offers several benefits, including the ability to choose your preferred date and time, skip the line at the ticket counter, and sometimes access discounted prices. Online reservations also provide the convenience of securing your spot in advance, ensuring a smoother and more efficient entry to the Duomo Rooftop experience.
The roof of the Duomo in Florence, officially known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, was designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Brunelleschi, an Italian architect and engineer, completed the construction of the massive dome in 1436, employing innovative architectural techniques that contributed to its structural stability and iconic design.
The Northern Terrace Skywalk is a unique feature of the VIP tour, offering an exclusive and captivating experience. As part of the tour, you not only get access to the iconic dome and explore the interior of the Florence Cathedral, but you also have the opportunity to visit the Secret Terrace. This 140-meter long balcony provides unparalleled views of the city, allowing you to gaze down into the Cathedral. The tour encompasses a comprehensive exploration of the Cathedral, from Bandinelli's marble choir to Uccello's clock, providing an exclusive treatment that goes beyond the standard offerings.
While there is no specific dress code for the Duomo rooftop itself, visitors are mandated to dress modestly when exploring the Cathedral and its surroundings. It's recommended to cover shoulders and knees, particularly when entering religious sites like the Florence Cathedral. Additionally, comfortable walking shoes are advisable, as the tour involves navigating through narrow and open-air corridors. While there may not be a specific dress code for the rooftop, respecting general modesty guidelines is recommended.
Access to the Duomo Rooftop is typically organized through guided tours or specific time slots to ensure the safety and enjoyment of visitors. Visitors cannot enter independently at any time. The terraces are usually accessed with a companion or guide, and the visit follows scheduled time slots.
There are no specific age restrictions for accessing the Duomo Rooftop. Visitors of all ages can enjoy the experience. However, it's important to consider the physical demands of climbing stairs, as there is no lift available. Bonus tip: One should assess their own fitness level and comfort with stairs before deciding to join the rooftop tour.
The cancellation policy for Duomo Rooftop tickets allows you to cancel them up to 24 hours before the experience begins, and in such cases, you are eligible for a full refund.
The guided tour of the Duomo Rooftop typically lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.
