Florence Duomo Exclusive: Skip-the-Line & Rare Terrace Access
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Join us for a Skywalk on the Secret Terraces of Florence Duomo
Discover the hidden heights of Florence’s iconic Cathedral on this exclusive guided tour. With special access not available with a standard ticket, you’ll skip the lines and step onto the Duomo’s secret rooftop terraces—rarely open to the public—for a breathtaking perspective on Brunelleschi’s Dome and the city skyline.
Led by a specially authorized expert, uncover hidden details and stories that bring this architectural marvel to life.
Continue your experience with a guided visit to the Duomo Museum and Baptistery, home to Renaissance masterpieces. Then, use your ticket to climb Giotto’s Bell Tower to enjoy a stunning finale to your Florence adventure.
• Special access to the Cathedral’s rooftop terraces, closed to general visitors
• Unique exterior views of Brunelleschi’s Dome and Florence
• Guided visit to the Duomo Museum and Baptistery
• Flexible climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that access to the Terraces requires climbing 150 steps (no lift) through narrow passages. The height of the Terraces is 30 meters (98 feet).
Sandals, shoes with heels and flip-flops, slippers, and clogs, as well as shorts or skirts above the knees are not allowed inside the Cathedral. Please bring a scarf to cover up before entering.
Children under the age of 7 are not allowed on the Duomo Terraces for safety reasons. Youth ages 7-18 must be accompanied by an adult to climb the Terraces.
The Baptistery is currently undergoing restoration of the vault's mosaics.
Please note that backpacks of any size, as well as luggage or large bags, are not allowed.
Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
It is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
This tour is not suitable for pregnant women, those with heart conditions, dizziness, or claustrophobia, as well as individuals with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Skip-the-Line Cathedral Entry
Professional and licensed expert guide
Exclusive Access to Duomo Terrace
Headsets to hear the guide better
Pre-reserved tickets for the Duomo Museum, Baptistery, Giotto Bell Tower
2-hour guided tour & Bell Tower Climb with tickets included
Transport to the meeting spot
Climbing Brunelleschi’s Dome
What To Expect
Piazza del Duomo
Join us for an exclusive tour the iconic Florence Duomo, offering special access to areas rarely open to the public. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Cathedral and unique privileges granted exclusively to our company by the Duomo administration for a seamless experience. Begin your exclusive tour in Duomo Square, bypass the long queues, and step directly into the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. Experience this iconic architectural masterpiece of Florence with priority access, ensuring a smooth and stress-free entry.
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Access the Cathedral’s rooftop terraces, a rare opportunity to see Florence from above. Admire close-up views of the intricate marble facade and enjoy panoramic views of Duomo Square and Florence’s skyline. As you walk along these exclusive terraces, gain a unique perspective of the Cathedral’s architecture, both inside and out, for a one-of-a-kind experience.
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Small Group Tour
Reviews
331 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The meeting point...
Sherry A,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00The meeting point directions are terrible. It’s at the Piazza where the Duomo is located, but the Piazza is huge. We had to ask eight different people before we finally found the meeting location. Then our tour guide informed us that two of our party members had open shoes on, and we would not be allowed admittance to the terrace because of the type of shoes we were wearing. There was absolutely nothing in the directions on the Viator website for this tour that indicated a particular type of shoe was necessary. We had 25 minutes to go find the proper shoes and luckily did not miss our tour! the tour with terrace access was fabulous. highly recommend it
Great bang for buck experience - I’d def recommend to a friend
Max G,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was supposed to be a group tour but no one showed up, so it was a private tour! We met exactly where they said we would, they even waited a bit for the others which I thought was very nice (I was rushing to get there thinking they might just leave at 9 if you’re there or not) Our tour guide was super knowledgeable helpful and sweet. We got to skip the lines for everything and pop right in. We booked the 9am tour on a Saturday- and to my surprise we were nearly the first ones in the museum, we got to take pictures in front of the Duomo with no one else around. We got to walk the terrace around the roof, again with no one else in sight. We did not climb the dome, which I wanted to do, but if you’re on a budget or a time crunch, it’s not the worst thing to skip. We still got to climb the bell tower and experience another lovely view. The tour was speedy, however not too quick. I wish we could have spent a little more time in the museum but overall this was a great experience and debatably more importantly a great bang for buck experience. I’d definitely recommend. Booking directly with a tour person or company might be cheaper, but the headache to find that is made super easy with Viator. So again, very glad we did this.
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Clemence b,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Outing that is really worth doing with a guide! First access to the most touristic sites
Great historical knowledge
Katrina L,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time, listening to the historical knowledge shared by the tour guide. Jade gave the perfect amount of information and it was nice to be able to skip the line.
Best Tour in Florence
EileenYucor T,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was interactive and fun. Elena was very thorough and lively. We were able to ask questions. We can ask as many questions as we wanted and Elena was very knowledgeable. And the skip the line was the best.
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