Florence: Exclusive First Access to Cathedral and Dome
Overview
No visitor would renounce visiting the Florence Cathedral, rooftop or Baptistery. But… have you ever wondered what these amazing monuments look like at daybreak, quiet and still before crowds of people start entering?
Imagine meeting the person who opens the Duomo’s impressive door, or the Baptistery’s gleaming “Gates of Paradise”, walking inside before anybody else, and seeing the lights go on.
Now you can, thanks to this novel, spectacular, and exclusive early morning Tour, a unique small group tour crafted to offer a privileged viewpoint on the Duomo and Baptistery. Admire these two exceptional landmarks when they wake up, see the doors open for your eyes only and watch the lights go on!
What's Included
- Exclusive access: VIP small group tour of the Cathedral and Brunelleschi's Dome
- Climb on top of Brunelleschi’s dome (skip the line)
- Amazing with the first light of day and relish the coolness of the early morning hours at dawn
- Be the one to open the doors, at daybreak, be the only one inside!
- Private English-speaking guide
- Hotel Pick up
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Piazza del Duomo
50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Cupola Del Brunelleschi
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility
- 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.
- Comfortable shoes suggested
- Please note the number of steps to reach the top of each monument: Terraces: 153 Terraces + Brunelleschi's Dome: 153 + 310
- Due to the security checks, please be informed that for the entrance to the Dome and Terraces, bulky backpacks and bags are not allowed to climb.
- We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
- Operates in all weather conditions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5049P64
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