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VIP David & Duomo Tour: Early Accademia Access & Skip-the-Line Dome Climb

by Walks of Italy Duration 3h Free cancellation available No booking or credit card fees
per adult Price is $118
5 of 5 (13 Expedia Verified Reviews)

With its wealth of Renaissance art and centuries-old architecture around every turn, there's no shortage of cultural heritage on display in Florence. Seek out 2 of the city's must-see sites and make the most of your visit to each, beating the crowds and skipping the lines to see Michelangelo's David and climb to the dome atop Florence's Duomo cathedral.

Rise and shine to meet up first thing with your guide, who's orchestrated the perfect sightseeing outing, factoring in timing, skip-the-line entry, and special access to make sure you get the most out of every minute. Step inside the Galleria dell'Accademia right as the doors open, avoiding the crowds that throng the gallery later in the day, and set up close to David, Michelangelo's sculptural masterpiece, as well as the unfinished works known as the Slaves.

From there, continue on to the Baptistery of Saint John, a rarely visited gem that contains incredible artwork within its octagonal walls. Hear tales of the fascinating Medici family as you pass through the bronze doors by Ghiberti, and then see works by Michelangelo and Donatello at the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo.

Inside the Duomo itself, get special access to go beyond the ropes and visit a secret room where original statues from the cathedral's facade are stored. Finally, gaze out over the city from the terraces and skip the line to climb to the top of Brunellechi's magnificent dome, the largest masonry dome ever built and an incredible feat of Renaissance engineering.

With its wealth of Renaissance art and centuries-old architecture around every turn, there's no shortage of cultural heritage on display in Florence. Seek out 2 of the city's must-see sites and make the most of your visit to each, beating the crowds and skipping the lines to see Michelangelo's David and climb to the dome atop Florence's Duomo cathedral.

Rise and shine to meet up first thing with your guide, who's orchestrated the perfect sightseeing outing, factoring in timing, skip-the-line entry, and special access to make sure you get the most out of every minute. Step inside the Galleria dell'Accademia right as the doors open, avoiding the crowds that throng the gallery later in the day, and set up close to David, Michelangelo's sculptural masterpiece, as well as the unfinished works known as the Slaves.

From there, continue on to the Baptistery of Saint John, a rarely visited gem that contains incredible artwork within its octagonal walls. Hear tales of the fascinating Medici family as you pass through the bronze doors by Ghiberti, and then see works by Michelangelo and Donatello at the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo.

Inside the Duomo itself, get special access to go beyond the ropes and visit a secret room where original statues from the cathedral's facade are stored. Finally, gaze out over the city from the terraces and skip the line to climb to the top of Brunellechi's magnificent dome, the largest masonry dome ever built and an incredible feat of Renaissance engineering.

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8:00 AM, Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry to Accademia, Baptistery, Museo dell'Opera & Dome in English

Duration 3h No booking or credit card fees

Live Commentary in English.
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VIP David & Duomo Tour: Early Accademia Access & Skip-the-Line Dome Climb

Activity Location

Florence

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piazza San Marco

    Florence

Highlights

  • Rare skip-the-line access to climb Brunelleschi's dome

  • First entry to the Accademia to avoid crowds & see David

  • Special access to a hidden room inside Florence's Duomo

  • Works by Renaissance masters in Duomo Museum & Baptistery

  • Intimate, small-group tour with 15 people or fewer

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the Duomo and Galleria dell'Accademia

  • Skip-the-line entrance to Galleria dell'Accademia, Baptistery, Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, and dome

  • Live tour commentary provided in English

  • Headset for tour commentary

Exclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know Before You Book

  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary.

  • Maximum group size is 15 people.

  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.

  • This activity is unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriers.

  • The Duomo is subject to closure during special celebrations and festivities. In this case, your guide will provide a detailed tour from the exterior.

  • On the first Tuesday of each month the Duomo Museum is closed. On these occasions you will visit the underground section of the cathedral instead (Santa Reparata). You will also receive a ticket which is valid for 48 hours so you can visit the museum on your own the following day.

  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

  • In some cases, it may not be possible to enter the Bapistry on your guided tour due to long security lines. At these times your guide will skip the Opera del Duomo Museum and provide tickets to visit the Museum on your own ( they are valid for 3 days).

VIP David & Duomo Tour: Early Accademia Access & Skip-the-Line Dome Climb ratings based on 13 Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

5 out of 5

5/5 May 18, 2019

Awesome tour. Worth every penny. Getting in to each site with no wait was great. The tour guide Angelo made everything come to life. He had us captivated. The done climb is quite the challenge, and if you have mobility or claustrophobia issues don't even consider It.

Seth S

Canada

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5/5 Apr 26, 2019

Tour guide Elena, was fabulous. Tour timing was great. In Accademia first thing and then followed the schedule. A couple of glitches due to national holiday in Italy but these were handled professionally and we did not miss anything. Would recommend Walks of Italy to anyone.

Donald

Canada

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5/5 Mar 30, 2019

Excellent tour and phenomenal views at the top of the duomo. Antonio was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable.

Jill W

United States

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