Exclusive early entrance Florence Dome guided tour

Exclusive early entrance to the Duomo of Florence – small group guided tour of the Cathedral and Dome.

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Duration: 2 hours
Available in English

Overview

A unique tour you will not find anywhere else! Be the first to access the Cathedral of Florence with a small group tour of the Duomo with Florence dome climb tickets included. You’ll beat the crowds to see some of Italy’s most incredible Renaissance monuments while most are still sleeping. 

 

Included

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-Exclusive access: VIP small group tour of the Cathedral
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-Be the one to open the doors, at daybreak, be the only one inside!
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-See the lights go on and illuminate the artwork
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-Private English-speaking guide
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-Climb on top of Brunelleschi’s dome (skip the line)

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If you want a Florence Duomo Tour without the crowds then this small group tour is for you. You’ll be first through the door in the morning with your guide and the chiavigero (key holder) who will switch on the lights for you to marvel at the wonderful frescoes inside, before you see Florence wake up from the roof . 

The Florence Duomo - all to yourself – with dome climb tickets

Imagine walking into Florence’s iconic cathedral at the start of the day and watching the lights slowly illuminate the amazing frescoed vault. Well, there’s no need to imagine with this Florence Duomo tour, where you’ll meet the chiavigero at daybreak who will throw open the building’s 500+ years old doors to your small group. 

Learn about the Duomo and its clock

Your guide will take you to admire the magnificent attractions of Duomo interior, such as the dazzling clock, designed by Paolo Uccello of which you will discover the peculiar functioning. Enjoy the calm of the morning in Florence, the first rays of sunshine enlightening inside the Dome before the hustle and bustle of people and tourists begins!

Be the first to climb up the Brunelleschi Dome 

Who designed the dome of Florence Cathedral? If you didn’t know already, it’s Brunelleschi - and his cupola is the last stop on the itinerary for this tour. Scaling the dome means you’ll get to watch Florence wake up from above, an experience you’ll surely never forget. That leaves just one question: How many steps in the Dome of Florence? There are 463 (terraces and the Dome) - wear your Fitbit to count them all!