Why choose this Florence tour ?
Join us on a combined tour to explore the fascinating religious center, Piazza del Duomo, and explore the Galleria dell’ Accademia di Firenze, or “Gallery of the Academy of Florence”, which is best known as the home of Michelangelo’s sculpture David. You will be enchanted by the expansive panorama of Florence below once you ascend Florence’s Dome on your own.
Tour Highlights
• The home of Michelangelo’s original sculpture David
• A passionate and art-lover local guide
• Enjoy a spectacular view of the city
• Climb to the top of the Cupola, the highest point in Florence
• See an admirable creation of art by Filippo Brunelleschi
Make the most of your Florence adventure
What makes Duomo Complex & Accademia Gallery Tour with Cupola Entry Tickets a unique experience ?
Explore the key landmarks on this comprehensive tour of the Duomo Complex in Florence. This tour gives you the opportunity to fully explore all elements of the Duomo Complex.
Once you’ve met with our guide, the guide will take you on a tour of the Piazza del Duomo and explain to you about the fascinating religious center. After seeing the Duomo from all sides of the square you will access the octagonal Baptistery of St. John in Florence. The guide will show you that the Baptistery is renowned for its magnificent golden mosaic ceiling and striking bronze doors famously called the Gates of Paradise.
Later you will visit the magnificent Duomo Museum in Florence. The museum houses over 700 Middle-Age and Renaissance masterpieces, including Michelangelo’s Pietà Bandini. It also has incredible masterpieces like the gates of the Baptistery, Donatello’s sculptures, and the original dome’s wooden scaffoldings. The guide will also show you some of the most famous works of art done by Michelangelo and Donatello.
As your tour comes to a halt, your guide will drop you off at the entrance to the Cupola Dome a showstopper but the only way to see the inside of the dome up close and enjoy the extraordinary view of Florence is to climb its 463 steps (there is no elevator).
Cupola which was designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi has tight corridors to climb your way up (and down). This is because the workmen who built the cathedral for maintenance were never thought of as being open to the public.
On the dome’s interior, you can admire Giorgio Vasari’s frescoes of the Last Judgment (1572-9) up close with an interesting explanation of the frescoes on your way up to the top. Look down and on the base, just above the drum, you’ll see that Baccio D’Angelo began adding a balcony in 1507 and how one of the eight sides was unfinished, and to this day the other seven sides remain rough brick!
Once you climb to the top of the Cupola, you will be enchanted by the panoramic view of the Florence city in front of your eyes.
After you visit the Cupola with your pre-reserved timed ticket, you have the chance to also visit the interior of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and Santa Reparata and to climb Giotto’s Bell Tower at your own pace and time.
The Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze, or “Gallery of the Academy of Florence”, is an art museum in Florence, Italy and is best known as the home of Michelangelo’s sculpture David. It also has other sculptures by Michelangelo and an extensive collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mainly from the period 1300-1600, the Trecento to the Late Renaissance.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- No elevators or pets allowed
- “Skip-the-line” access for Accademia Gallery is guaranteed, even during peak season (except in the event of delays or strikes by the museum management)
- After the first validation, the ticket is valid for 72 hours: you can use it to visit locations listed on your own time (Giotto’s Bell Tower and Santa Reparata)
- Appropriate clothing for a place of worship is required: access with bare legs and shoulders, and wearing sandals, hats, or sunglasses is not permitted. You may be refused entry to the Baptistery and Cathedral if you fail to comply with the cathedral’s dress requirements
- Suitcases, backpacks, parcels, containers, and large and medium-sized bags are not permitted inside the Dome(Cupola)
- Umbrellas, canes (when not used to assist walking), tripods for cameras, and film cameras are not permitted inside the Dome
- Knives, scissors, and metal tools that could be dangerous for people and the exhibited works are not permitted inside the Dome
- Please note that the guided tour does not include Brunelleschi’s Dome(Cupola). You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex guided tour ends
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run
- Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- The customers choosing the 09.45 Duomo Complex tour will attend the 15.00 Accademia Gallery tour
- The customers choosing the 11.15 Duomo Complex tour will attend the 09.00 Accademia Gallery tour
- The customers choosing the 15.00 Duomo Complex tour will attend the 09.00 or 10.00 Accademia Gallery tour
- The recommended duration for the visit to the Brunelleschi’s Dome is approximately 45 – 60 minutes
- The recommended duration for the visit to Giotto’s Bell Tower is approximately 45 minutes
- The recommended duration for the visit to the Baptistery is approximately 30 minutes
- The recommended duration for the visit to the Santa Reparata is approximately 30 minutes
- Not recommended for participants physically not fit to climb steps, suffering from vertigo or claustrophobia
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- 09.00am/ 11.15am German Tour
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Duomo Complex Tour Information: The Duomo Complex tour will start at 11.15 am. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information.
Cupola Climbing: You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex tour ends
Accademia and Duomo Complex: Accademia tour will operate at 09.00am and Duomo Complex tour at 11.15am. Please refer to the voucher for meeting points. - 09.45am / 15.00pm French Tour
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Accademia Tour Details: The Accademia Gallery tour will start at 15.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information.
Cupola Climbing: You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex tour ends
Duomo Complex and Accademia: The Duomo Complex tour will operate at 09.45am and Accademia tour at 15.00. Please refer to the voucher for meeting points. - 09.00am/ 11.15am French Tour
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Duomo Complex Tour Information: The Duomo Complex tour will start at 11.15am. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information.
Cupola Climbing: You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex tour ends
Accademia and Duomo Complex: Accademia tour will operate at 09.00am and Duomo Complex tour at 11.15am. Please refer to the voucher for meeting points. - 09.45am / 15.00pm German Tour
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Accademia Tour Information: The Accademia Gallery tour will start at 15.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information.
Cupola Climbing: You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex tour ends
Duomo Complex and Accademia: The Duomo Complex tour will operate at 09.45am and Accademia tour at 15.00. Please refer to the voucher for meeting points. - 09.00am/ 11.15am Italian Tour
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Duomo Complex Tour Information: The Duomo Complex tour will start at 11.15am. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information.
Cupola Climbing: You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex tour ends
Accademia and Duomo Complex: Accademia tour will operate at 09.00am and Duomo Complex tour at 11.15am. Please refer to the voucher for meeting points. - 09.45am / 15.00pm Italian Tour
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Accademia Tour Details: The Accademia Gallery tour will start at 15.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information.
Cupola Climbing: You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex tour ends
Duomo Complex and Accademia: The Duomo Complex tour will operate at 09.45am and Accademia tour at 15.00. Please refer to the voucher for meeting points. - 10.00am/ 15.00pm French Tour
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Duomo Complex Tour Information: The Duomo Complex tour will start at 15.00. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information.
Cupola Climbing: You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex tour ends
Accademia & Duomo Complex Tour: The Accademia tour will operate at 10.00 am and Duomo Complex tour at 15.00. Please refer to the voucher for meeting points. - 10.00am/ 15.00pm Spanish Tour
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Duomo Complex Tour Information: The Duomo Complex tour will start at 15.00. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information.
Cupola Climbing: You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex tour ends
Accademia & Duomo Complex Tour: The Accademia tour will operate at 10.00 am and Duomo Complex tour at 15.00. Please refer to the voucher for meeting points. - 09.45am / 15.00pm English Tour
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Accademia Tour Information: The Accademia Gallery tour will start at 15.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information.
Cupola Climbing: You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex tour ends
Duomo Complex and Accademia: The Duomo Complex tour will operate at 09.45am and Accademia tour at 15.00. Please refer to the voucher for meeting points. - 09.45am / 15.00pm Spanish Tour
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Accademia Tour Information: The Accademia Gallery tour will start at 15.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information.
Cupola Climbing: You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex tour ends
Duomo Complex and Accademia: The Duomo Complex tour will operate at 09.45am and Accademia tour at 15.00. Please refer to the voucher for meeting points. - 09.00am/ 15.00pm French Tour
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Duomo Complex Tour Details: The Duomo Complex tour will start at 15.00. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information.
Cupola Climbing: You can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex tour ends
Accademia and Duomo Complex: The Accademia tour will operate at 09.00 am and Duomo Complex tour at 15.00. Please refer to the voucher for meeting points.
Duomo Complex & Accademia Gallery Tour with Cupola Entry Tickets Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Academia Gallery
- Entry ticket to the Cathedral (Duomo)
- Entry ticket to Museo dell’Opera del Duomo
- Guided tour of St. John’s Baptistery (interior)
- Official certified guide
- Entry ticket to St. John’s Baptistery
- Entry ticket to Giotto’s Bell Tower
- Pre-timed reserved tickets to climb Brunelleschi’s Dome on your own
- Guided tour of Opera del Duomo Museum
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Guided tour of the Academia Gallery
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Guided tour to Brunelleschi’s Dome (Cupola)
- Guided tour to Florence Cathedral
- Guided tour to Giotto’s Bell Tower
- Guided tour to Santa Reparata
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Star Florence.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
The tickets will be delivered by the guide or our representative at the meeting point prior to the start of the tour.
Please refer to the correct meeting point which will be displayed during the reservation stage.
Meeting point (Accademia Tour) – Please present next to Supermarket Via Ricasoli No 57, 50122 Firenze FI
Meeting point (Duomo Complex Tour) – Lindt Chocolate Shop Firenze, Piazza del Duomo, 15R, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy
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• The customers choosing the Duomo Complex tour at 09.45am, join the Accademia Gallery tour at 15.00.
• The customers choosing the Duomo Complex tour at 11.15am, join the Accademia Gallery tour at 09.00am or 15.00.
• The customers choosing the Duomo Complex tour at 15.00, join the Accademia Gallery tour at 09.00am or 10.30am.
• Please note that the guided tour does not include Brunelleschi’s Dome(Cupola), you can climb the Cupola on your own with the timed-reserved tickets, 30 minutes after the Duomo Complex guided tour ends.
