Florence Duomo Tour - Sky Walk

 Florence Duomo Tour - Sky Walk
From USD $112.00
  • Duration: 150 Minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Firenze
  • Product code: FT-FLR020-269632

An incredible opportunity to discover Florence Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral) with Santa Reparata’s crypt and to see the city from an exclusive and breathtaking point of view: the Duomo terraces and Brunelleschi's magnificent Dome.

 

DEPARTURE

Monday through Friday at 12pm 

DURATION

Approx. 2.5 hours 

PERIOD

Year round 

LANGUAGE

English

 

People on this tour: min 1 - max 25

 

What’s Included:

  • Expert in Art & History, fully licensed and English speaking tour guide
  • Guided tour of Cathedral (skip the line)
  • Guided tour of Santa Reparata’s crypt
  • Exclusive opening of the Duomo terraces
  • Climb on top of Brunelleschi’s Dome (Skip the line)
  • Duomo complex ticket (valid for 72 hours - the Great Museum of the Duomo, Baptistery, Giotto's Bell Tower)
  • Earphones for groups bigger than 5 pax

Not Included:

  • Gratuities

What We Love About This Tour:

  • Skip entry lines to spend more time appreciating great art, history and breathtaking views.
  • Climbing all the way up to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome with an incredible point of view of Florence, with an exclusive opening of the Duomo terraces.  
  • Tickets to climb Giotto’s Bell Tower, and visit the Baptistery and the Opera del Duomo Museum

Entering with a skip-the-line ticket, with our knowledgeable and passionate guide first focus on Florence Duomo: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is also often considered the symbol of the city. Designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, the cathedral is the third largest church in the world (after St. Peter's in Rome and St. Paul's in London) and it was the largest church in Europe when it was completed in the 15th century. Discover masterpieces such as Paolo Uccello’s clock, Vasari’s frescoes and Bandinelli’s marble choir. Enter the heart of the Cathedral where skilled restoration works revealed the testimony of the very first Christianity in Florence: the Crypt of Santa Reparata. 

Then, begin climbing the staircase through a narrow and open air corridor. You will be rewarded by an incomparable view of the city from the Duomo Terraces, on the cathedral rooftop. A sky walk that will feel like floating between the city landscape, with its ancient roofs and towers, and the imposing Dome standing just a few meters above your head. Take the most incredible pictures from this 32-metre-high (105 ft) panoramic point right in the middle of the old town.

Learn how the massive self standing cathedral dome was built and how it can still firmly dominate Florence skyline
after 600 years, withstanding earthquakes and the passage of time. 
If you feel like continuing your climb, you can reach the top of Brunelleschi's Cupola (the Dome). Skipping the endless long lines, you will have the opportunity to reach the 91-metre-high (300 ft) panoramic and breathtaking view of the highest viewpoint.

Included in the price of this tour, clients will have the opportunity to visit by themselves the other locations of the Great Museum of the Cathedral in the next 72 hours, like the Baptistery, the Great Museum of the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower. The most comprehensive visit of the Cathedral complex of Florence, and astonishing journey in the world of Christianity.

 

Important to Know:

  • Please note that due to current Coronavirus, the Italian Government's directives and safety policies, all customers will be required to bring and wear it’s own mask during the entire visit. Temperature checks will also take place at tour venues; if your temperature is above 37.5°C you will unfortunately not be able to attend the tour.
  • Please be sure to arrive at the tour departure point 20 minutes before the starting time. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and missed tours or tickets will not be refunded.
  • Unfortunately, wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour. 
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
  • Included in the price of this tour, clients will have the opportunity to visit by themselves other locations of the Great Museum of Duomo Opera complex in the next 72 hours, like the Baptistery, Giotto's Bell Tower, Opera del Duomo Museum. 
  • Please note the number of steps to reach the top of each monument: Terraces: 153, Terraces + Brunelleschi's Dome: 153 + 310
  • This tour runs rain or shine.

Important to Bring: 

  • Good walking shoes. The tour includes both hillside paths and stairs.
  • A hat, sunscreen, and bottled water. Many parts of the itinerary are not shaded.

Terms and conditions: 

  • You can cancel or modify your tour date and time up to 96 hours before arrival/ departure free of charge. If your tour modification is of greater value, you are subject to the price increase. 
  • Any cancellations made within 96 hours and no-shows are non-refundable.
  • Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult to join a tour or an activity.