VIP David & Duomo Tour: Early Accademia Tour & Skip the Line Dome Climb with Exclusive Terrace Access
3.5 hours
Max 18
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- See two of Florence's major highlights in the best possible way in one epic morning.
- Skip the line at the Accademia Gallery and Florence’s cathedral, helping you make the most of every second.
- Visit the Accademia to learn about Michelangelo, his incomparable statue of David, and his Slaves masterpieces.
- Gain exclusive skip-the-line access to the terraces at the Florence cathedral—available to only a select few.
- Climb to the top of the famed dome at your own pace after the tour for a once-in-a-lifetime view over Florence and beyond.
- Sites Visited
- Accademia Gallery (Statue of David)
- Florence Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore) (entrance morning tour only)
- Baptistery Doors (Gates of Paradise)
- Dome Terraces
- Dome Climb
- Tour Includes
- Early skip-the-line entrance at the Accademia Gallery
- Access to the Duomo Terraces
- Skip-the-line Florence Duomo climb
- Tickets to Opera Duomo Museum | Baptistery of San Giovanni | Crypt of Santa Reparata (Valid for 72 hours after tour)
Get to know two of Florence’s most spectacular masterpieces on an in-depth tour with VIP access.
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Total Customer Reviews: 1106
Verified Ratings
4.9 /5
based on 927 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Great
Our guide told us about the 10% off discount when you book another tour with you
We booked on line before to come in Italy and we booked 3 events tours. Can you do something about that
Thanks
Carmen
Verified · Carmen · Canada · Female · 55 to 64 years · Mar 27, 2025
Great
My daughter (14yrs) and I really enjoyed this tour--it was such a great combination of art and sightseeing. Our tour guide was excellent. I loved getting into see the David early, learning about the sculptor, the artwork and history and then moving through the streets of Florence with our guide to the Duomo. The pace was perfect.
Verified · Aimee · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years · Mar 22, 2025
Excellent
This was such a lovely tour and Alma was wonderful and helped us understand everything so much better! Highly recommend!
Verified · Stephanie · USA · Female · 25 to 34 years · Mar 22, 2025
Great
Excellent tour. Great guide, very knowledgeable. Skipping the lines is well worth it, walking by the lines a few times. We did the morning tour, highly recommend as things start to get busy later in the morning. Surprise was the Duomo tickets are good for 72 hours. We went back on day 2 for everything else, and then I gave them to guests checking into our hotel to enjoy for the remaining 24 hours. I’m looking forward to our next tour(s) in Rome next week.
Verified · Christopher · USA · Male · 45 to 54 years · Dec 28, 2024
Great
I would suggest to have ear pieces that work better. The ones provided were poor quality making it difficult to hear the leader. Instead of one ear piece, have two, so that ambient noise is reduced.
Verified · Merrill · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years · Oct 30, 2024
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VIP David & Duomo Tour: Early Accademia Tour & Skip the Line Dome Climb with Exclusive Terrace Access
of Walks customers highly recommend this tour to friends or family
Verified rating
4.9 /5
927 Walks’ customer ratings
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Guest reviews
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Great 110 9.9%
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Average 7 0.6%
Poor 1 0.1%
Latest reviews
Great
Our guide told us about the 10% off discount when you book another tour with you
We booked on line before to come in Italy and we booked 3 events tours. Can you do something about that
Thanks
Carmen
Verified · Carmen · Canada · Female · 55 to 64 years · Mar 27, 2025
Great
My daughter (14yrs) and I really enjoyed this tour--it was such a great combination of art and sightseeing. Our tour guide was excellent. I loved getting into see the David early, learning about the sculptor, the artwork and history and then moving through the streets of Florence with our guide to the Duomo. The pace was perfect.
Verified · Aimee · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years · Mar 22, 2025
Excellent
This was such a lovely tour and Alma was wonderful and helped us understand everything so much better! Highly recommend!
Verified · Stephanie · USA · Female · 25 to 34 years · Mar 22, 2025
Great
Excellent tour. Great guide, very knowledgeable. Skipping the lines is well worth it, walking by the lines a few times. We did the morning tour, highly recommend as things start to get busy later in the morning. Surprise was the Duomo tickets are good for 72 hours. We went back on day 2 for everything else, and then I gave them to guests checking into our hotel to enjoy for the remaining 24 hours. I’m looking forward to our next tour(s) in Rome next week.
Verified · Christopher · USA · Male · 45 to 54 years · Dec 28, 2024
Great
I would suggest to have ear pieces that work better. The ones provided were poor quality making it difficult to hear the leader. Instead of one ear piece, have two, so that ambient noise is reduced.
Verified · Merrill · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years · Oct 30, 2024
Great
Excellent. Our guide, Alma, was knowledgeable and engaging, and while skipping long lines and getting special access is always nice, it was her presentation that made it so worthwhile. Highly recommended
Verified · Patricia · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years · Oct 18, 2024
Excellent
Christiano was an amazing guide, his knowledge of the history made the tour a very memory experience.
Our entrance to all areas was organized and seamless. I recommended your tours to everyone planning a trip to Italy.
Thanks to all your team,
Catherine Domsy
Verified · Catherine · Canada · Female · 65 to 74 years · Oct 16, 2024
Great
Guide was good, very polite… spoke quickly so had to pay attention very attently
Verified · Kent · Canada · Male · 45 to 54 years · Sep 21, 2024
Excellent
Our tour guide, Angelo, was outstanding. Very engaging, informative and threw him some excellent humor to lighten things up. I will highly recommend this specific tour as with Angelo’s negotiation skills we were allowed into the Duomo before any other tour group so had the whole place to ourselves. Really enjoyed the experience and aligned very well to the top experiences we had with Walking tours in Rome as well. Grazie!
Verified · Richard · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years · Sep 13, 2024
Great
Wonderful tour with great guides
Verified · Gina · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years · Sep 07, 2024
FAQs
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
No. Unfortunately, due to site restrictions we cannot accommodate wheelchairs on this tour. Guests should be prepared for a moderate level of physical activity, including standing for extended periods and climbing stairs, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions or mobility limitations.
Do I need to bring my ID with me on this tour?
Yes! This is especially important if you have purchased a student ticket because the museums will check when we arrive.
What if the weather is bad (rain, snow, hail, etc.) on the day of my tour?
Our tours run rain or shine so please dress for the elements. We also ask you to please remember hats and sunscreen if you are taking this tour in the summer as it might be very hot.
Does the Florence Duomo ever close unexpectedly?
The Cathedral of Florence occasionally closes for special celebrations/festivities, including Easter ceremonies. If this occurs during your visit, we will run an alternative itinerary that includes an explanation of the Cathedral from the outside and extra highlights of the city center. We are unable to provide refunds or discounts if the Cathedral closes unexpectedly.
Does the Florence Duomo have a dress code?
Yes. The Florence Duomo is a holy place and as such, you are expected to wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees when you enter.
Can I bring my bag into Florence Duomo?
Larger backpacks are not allowed inside Florence Duomo. Please make sure to only bring small handbags on this tour.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Due to security reasons, children under 7 years of age aren't allowed to climb to the Terraces and minors under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Is the Dome Climb accessible to people with limited mobility?
There are 463 steps to the top of the Florence Duomo and no elevator. Also, the staircase and is narrow and, in the summer, pretty hot. We don't recommend it for the elderly, people with limitations on their mobility, or anyone with claustrophobia.
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