David & Duomo: Accademia and Exclusive Dome Terrace Access

Highlights

• Skip the line to David
• Gates of Paradise
• Exclusive Duomo terrace

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Galleria dell'Accademia

   1h

   Meet your local expert guide and small group of 18 people or fewer outside the Accademia. Before the daytime crowds show up or after they've left in the afternoon, you’ll head in to marvel at Michelangelo’s “David” as well as his unfinished sculptures known as “Slaves,” which give incredible insight into the mind of one of history’s greatest artists.

2. 2

   Piazza Del Duomo

   30min

   After leaving the museum, you’ll stop at Piazza del Duomo outside the Baptistery and check out the incredible bronze-cast doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti, coined the "Gates of Paradise" by Michelangelo. Your tour includes tickets (valid for 72 hours) allowing you to visit other monuments like the Opera del Duomo Museum, the Baptistery of San Giovanni and Crypt of Santa Reparata, and Giotto's Tower on your own after the tour.

3. 3

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   1h

   You’ll enter the Duomo, where your guide will bring the unbelievable history of its construction to life. You'll also have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to step onto the Duomo’s rooftop terraces, rarely open to the public and offering stunning panoramic views.

4. 4

   Cupola Del Brunelleschi

   45min

   Once the guided tour concludes on the terrace level, you’re welcome to continue your journey up to the top of Florence by climbing to the top of the dome. Starting from this level gives you a head start past the long lines down below, so you’ll be soaking up spectacular views of the city in no time at all.

Before you go

Location