VIP David & Duomo Tour: Early Accademia Tour & Skip the Line Dome Climb with Exclusive Terrace Access

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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
  • 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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Walks up Italy, Devour Tours areexcellent guides are very knowledgeable
Verified · Antonia · USA · Prefer not to say · May 28, 2026
Excellent
Excelente guía y tour. La cantidad de tiempo fue perfecta y la guía proporcionó mucha información interesante que ayudó a dar vida al tour.
Viator customer · Joanne · May 28, 2026
Excellent
The tour was awesome. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and kept everyones attention. It was nice to skip the long line and go right in. The climb to the top was worth it, if only those old walls could talk!
GetYourGuide customer · Dianne · May 27, 2026
Excellent
Annette gave us a wealth of information about Michaelangelo, his life and impact on Renaissance art, and his masterpiece David.<br />The tour of the Duomo was very impressive and we loved the "skip the line" access.
Tripadvisor customer · Paul · May 26, 2026
Excellent
We did the morning tour with Annette and it was one of our best tour experiences in Italy! Annette set the expectations well, was extremely informative and had a dearth of insight to share about any question our tour group asked. <br />The skip-the-line at the Duomo truly was amazing, we saved so much time. <br />We took two tours from Walks on our trip and both turned out to be excellent!
Tripadvisor customer · Vasuta · May 26, 2026

FAQs

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. It is also prohibited to enter the Cathedral and climb to the Terraces and Cupola wearing flip-flops, slippers, clogs and shoes with heels.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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