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
- 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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Excellent
Highly recommend this tour! Matteo is incredibly knowledgeable, and even on my second visit to Florence, I learned so many new things. During the peak of tourist season, it was such a treat to access a private VIP area—away from the crowds—where we could take in stunning views of Florence from above. Truly the cherry on top of an unforgettable experience.
GetYourGuide customer · United States · Aug 10, 2025 Excellent
New perspectives on the art and historyand skip the line.
GetYourGuide customer · Susan · United States · Jul 17, 2025 Excellent
Our tour guide, Chris, was amazing. He was very educated and passionate about sharing the knowledge he has. He did a good job keeping us on time but letting us have plenty of time to soak it in. My wife and I highly recommend Chris for your tour guide. Great job Chris! He was 100 times better than the two other tour guides we had during tours in Rome. Thank you.
GetYourGuide customer · United States · Jul 10, 2025 Excellent
Matt (Matteo) was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and you can easily tell he has a passion for art history. He took good care of us in the academia and the duomo, making sure we saw many important pieces in the academia besides the David and that we could appreciate the David from 360degrees and specifics of what to look at. He also pointed out interesting views inside the Duomo and associated art history.
Highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Jessie · Jul 01, 2025 Excellent
This tour is a great way to spend a morning while seeing two of the most sought after attractions in Firenze. Our tour guide Matt (Matteo) led us on a curated walkthrough of the started with priority access to the Galleria dell’Accademia to see (you guessed it!) Michaelangelo's famous David sculpture (as well as some of his unfinished works). Matteo was nice enough to share some of the other works within the gallery as well, sharing insights and nuances that might not be clear for those visiting on their own.
After the Accedemia we were led to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore to see the Duomo, and a walk to the roof of the church to have a special view of the city landscape. We also got to see special portions of the murals covering the ceiling of the dome itself with more insights into how much work it took to take everything to completion.
Great tour, highly recommend. And many thanks to Matteo for his enthusiasm and information.
Tripadvisor customer · Elliott · Jul 01, 2025FAQs
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.
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.
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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