Duomo Rooftop access - See the secret terraces

Discover the world’s third-largest church at your own pace, with an audio guide unpacking its grand scale, symbols, and long-kept secrets.

• Everything you get: Experience the world-famous Florence Duomo at your own pace. Stand beneath Vasari’s frescoed dome, take in the stained-glass glow, and behold Uccello’s still-ticking clock, as you hear commentary from your audio guide on the Last Judgment scenes, the saints and guild symbols in the glass, and the clever medieval mechanics you’d otherwise miss.
• Why choose this: Cathedral entry is free, but the audio guide adds the context that matters, turning a simple walkthrough into meaningful exploration at a budget-friendly price.
• Upgrades: Enhance your visit with a Brunelleschi’s dome climb for sweeping views of Florentine skyline, or an express guided tour for a quick yet enriching and interactive visit.

Inclusions

• Free entry to Florence Cathedral

• Audio guide in Chinese, German, English, French, Italian, and Spanish

• Brunelleschi dome access (as per option selected)

• Express guided tour of the Cathedral in English (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Access to the Baptistery, Crypt, Bell Tower, and Museum

• Live guide

• Hotel transfers

What to bring

• Headphones and a fully charged smartphone with the downloaded audio guide.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the Complex. Please remember that there are no cloakrooms at the site.
• Flash photography, tripods, filming equipment, food, and drinks are not permitted inside the Cathedral.
• Pets (except service animals) are also prohibited.
• Children under the age of 7 are not allowed to climb the Dome or the Bell Tower. Those between the age of 7-14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility

• An accessible entrance is located on the right side of the Cathedral for guests with motor disabilities. The dome climb is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with motor disabilities.

Additional Information

• The ticket fee is only for the audio guide, since Cathedral entry is free.
• The Cathedral is open to visitors from Monday to Saturday, 10:15am to 3:45pm. It remains closed on Sundays and during religious celebrations.
• Entry is subject to a security check and dress code compliance (knees and shoulders must be covered. Sleeveless tops, short, and other revealing clothing are forbidden).
• Download the audio guide to your phone before your visit. Mobile network access may be limited inside the Cathedral.
• The complex’s staircases are narrow and steep, expect a physically demanding climb.

Tick off two Florence icons, Michelangelo’s David & Brunelleschi’s Dome, in one small-group tour.

• Everything you get at Accademia Gallery: Skip the lines and enter the Accademia with your expert guide. Learn about Michelangelo’s David, admire its craftsmanship, and explore the gallery’s masterpieces, plus, enjoy a small group (max 15 guests) for deeper insights.
• Everything you get at Florence Duomo: Enter the Florence Cathedral through a special entrance and skip the crowds. Your guide will take you through the Duomo’s art and architecture, followed by a climb up Brunelleschi’s Dome for panoramic views and the Last Judgment frescoes.
• Why choose this combo: A seamless way to experience Florence’s top two Renaissance masterpieces in an intimate setting. Skip the lines, enjoy expert-guided tours, and climb the world-famous Dome for a well-rounded, more efficient visit.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Accademia Gallery with skip-the-line entry

• Guided tour of Duomo Florence with skip-the-line entry

• Climb Brunelleschi's Dome

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Small group tour of max 15 guests

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking for verification if requested.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour may involve extended periods of walking and standing.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted on the tour for security reasons.
• Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.
• Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the tour.
• Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment may be restricted.

Accessibility

• The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• The guide will not accompany you on the dome climb.
• Ensure that you are physically fit to undertake the dome climb: there are 463 steps in total.
• Dress modestly by covering your knees and shoulders to respect the Cathedral’s religious sanctity.

From Florence’s medieval epicenter to its rarest Renaissance treasures, secure all high-demand access with insightful audio guide.

• Everything you get at Florence Duomo: Climb Brunelleschi’s Dome at your chosen time for 360° views of Florence. Hear stories of the cupola’s engineering, the Bell Tower’s Gothic details, the Baptistery’s famous bronze doors, and Opera Museum’s sculptures from an audio guide. After your Dome visit, explore the rest of the Complex anytime within 3 days.
• Everything you get at Accademia Gallery: Enter the gallery at your reserved time to explore its halls with commentary from an audio guide. See Michelangelo’s genius from the chiseled Prisoners to David’s perfection, with 15th-century artworks at the Hall of the Colossus.
• Everything you get at Uffizi Gallery: Bypass crowds to enter the symbol of Medici authority at your scheduled slot. Explore the symbolism of Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Da Vinci’s Annunciation, and Michelangelo’s Doni Tondo, all with an audio guide at your leisure.
• Why choose this combo: This is the most hassle-free way to access top Florence sites, falling just a km apart on the same day or separate days, along with saving up to 3 hours of total queuing time overall with timed-entry at each site.

Inclusions Florence Duomo

• Timed-entry to Brunelleschi's dome

• Entry to Florence Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower, Opera del Duomo Museum, St. John’s Baptistery, and Santa Reparata Crypt

• Audio guide in Chinese, German, English, French, Italian, and Spanish

Uffizi Gallery

• Timed entry to Uffizi Gallery

• Audio guide in English, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, and Italian

Accademia Gallery

• Priority entry to Accademia Gallery

• Audio guide in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German & Chinese

What to bring

• A valid photo ID matching the ticket name.
• Carry headphones for a seamless audio guide experience.

What's not allowed

• Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas must be left in the free cloakroom near the entrances of Accademia and Uffizi Galleries. Please note there’s no cloakroom at Florence Duomo.
• Flash photography, outside food and drink, drones, and pets (except service animals with advance notice) are not allowed at any of the three sites.

Accessibility

• Both the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries are wheelchair and stroller accessible, with facilities to accommodate visitors with mobility needs.
• An accessible entrance is located on the right side of the Florence Duomo for guests with motor disabilities. The dome climb is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with motor disabilities.

Additional information

• No re-entry is allowed once you exit either gallery.
• On the first Sunday of every month, the Uffizi offers free entry during normal opening hours.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at the Accademia.
• The Florence Duomo is open from Monday to Saturday between 10:15am and 3:45pm, and closed on Sundays and during religious celebrations.

Choose between citywide panoramas from the Dome or close-up Duomo views from Giotto’s Tower, after an exclusive expert-led tour of the hidden 15th-century terraces.

• Everything you get: Join your expert inside the Cathedral to decode its 700-year-old art and architecture. Climb 150 steps to the long-hidden terraces where stories of Renaissance rivalry, watchful guards, and engineering breakthroughs come alive. Finish with a Brunelleschi’s Dome climb and take in 360° views of the terracotta skyline and a front-row view of the Duomo complex.
• Why choose this: Secret terrace access is rare and limited to exclusive tours. Combined with a Duomo tour and summit climb, it’s the most complete, story-rich way to experience medieval Florence.
• Options: Prefer an easier climb? Swap the Dome for Giotto’s Bell Tower, a 414-step ascent with shorter flights and plenty of rest points. At the top, enjoy open-air views of the Dome up close and sweeping sightlines of the Tuscan countryside.

Inclusions

• English guided tour of the Cathedral and Secret Terraces

• Access to the Baptistery of St. John, Cathedral and Opera del Duomo Museum

• Brunelleschi’s Dome climb (as per option selected)

• Giotto’s Bell Tower climb (as per option selected)

• Group of up to 10 or 15 guests (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers

What's not allowed

• Strict dress code: Clothing must cover the knees and shoulders. Sandals/flip-flops, hats, and sunglasses must be removed before entry.
• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.
• Leave your luggage and backpacks behind. Only small bags are allowed inside the museum.

Accessibility

• Ramps are available at the Museum, Cathedral, Baptistry for easy access.
• The Dome and terrace climb is not accessible by wheelchair. Guests with mobility issues, back problems, or heart conditions are also not advised to undertake the ascent.
• Guide dogs (with relevant certification) are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

• Please note that in certain cases, this experience is unavailable for children aged 0 to 7 years.
• Children aged 8 to 17 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Join a private guided tour and skip long queues to access Brunelleschi’s Dome in Florence.

• Get skip-the-line access to Brunelleschi’s Dome and admire its architecture and panoramic city views during this 1.5-hour tour.
• Explore the Dome’s brilliant architecture and learn about Filippo Brunelleschi’s innovative techniques from an expert local guide.
• Admire intricate frescoes by Vasari and Zuccari, depicting The Last Judgement, as you climb the narrow winding staircases of the Dome.
• Climb to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome for unparalleled views of Florence’s iconic skyline.
• This tour includes tickets for the whole Duomo Complex: Cathedral, Baptistery of St. John, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Opera del Duomo Museum, and Brunelleschi’s Dome.

####### Need to know

• The guide will only give information during the climb and visit to Brunelleschi’s Dome.
• Your ticket lets you access all other sites within the Duomo Complex for 72 hours, which you can explore on your own after the tour.
• The tour is not accessible to people with disabilities, wheelchairs, and mobility issues.

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

• Pick Up / Drop Off

• Food And Drinks

• Guided tour of the rest of the complex except climbing Brunelleschi's Dome

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

• Lunch

• Hotel transfers

Tour Florence’s highlights and visit the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral with a guide.

• Visit Florence’s top landmarks with a hop-on hop-off pass and admire the grand interiors of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral on a guided tour.
• You’ll get to visit up to 27 top sights across 2 routes, including Donatello & Teatro Verdi with a 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass.
• With buses arriving every 25 to 60 minutes, it’s easy to head to the attractions you want to see, while a multilingual audio guide keeps you informed.
• Take in the art, architecture, and dazzling stained glass of Florence Cathedral on a 30-minute guided tour.
• Your live English-speaking guide will narrate the Cathedral’s history while walking you through its fascinating features.

Inclusions Florence Hop-on Hop-off

• 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

• Access to Red and Blue Routes

• Audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Russian & Portuguese

• Free Wi-Fi

• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Florence Cathedral

• 30-minute guided tour of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral

• Expert English-speaking guide

Exclusions Florence Cathedral

• Access to the Crypt of Santa Reparata, Opera del Duomo Museum, & St. John's Baptistery

• Access to Giotto's Bell Tower

• Access to Brunelleschi's Dome

• Access to the Secret Terraces

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points. You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red Route

• First bus: 11am from Stop 1, Piazzale Galileo
• Last bus: 4pm from Stop 1, Piazzale Galileo
• Frequency: Every 60 minutes
• Popular stops: Fiesole, Museo Del Calcio, San Domenico

Blue Route

• First bus: 9am from Stop 1, Largo Alinari
• Last bus: 6:10pm from Stop 1, Largo Alinari
• Frequency: Every 25 minutes
• Popular stops: Porta Romana, Piazzale Michelangelo, Donatello

What’s not allowed

Florence Cathedral

• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.
• Leave your luggage and backpacks behind. Only small bags are allowed inside the museum.

Accessibility

Florence Hop-on Hop-off

• These buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Wheelchairs cannot be larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high. You can contact the operator if your wheelchair exceeds these measurements, and they will assist you.

Florence Cathedral

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Ramps are available at the Cathedral for easy access.
• Guide dogs (with relevant certification) are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

Florence Hop-on Hop-off

• Small and medium-sized pets in leashes, muzzles, and pet carriers are allowed onboard.

Florence Cathedral

• Please make sure to wear clothing that covers the knees and shoulders. Sandals/flip-flops, hats, and sunglasses must be removed before entry.