Prioritize your time in Florence with this combo tour of two must-see artistic treasures. See one of the world’s most recognizable statues with an express visit to the Accademia Gallery, home of Michelangelo’s ‘David,’ and then climb to the top of Brunelleschi’s famous dome (if option selected), which caps the Florence Cathedral. Learn the background of each masterpiece, and save precious vacation time with pre-reserved entry at both attractions.

See two essential Florence landmarks in one tour
Visit the renowned Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's 'David'
Avoid long waits at these popular attractions with pre-reserved access
Upgrade to explore Brunelleschi's dome at the Duomo

What's Included

Pre-reserved tickets for the climb up to the dome of the cathedral
Enter the Cathedral from a separate entrance for small groups (see restrictions)
Pre-reserved tickets to see statue of David at the Accademia
Expert local guides
Brunelleschi’s Pass giving access for the Duomo Complex and the Cathedral
Headsets to hear the guide better
Small-group tour for a more personalised and interactive experience

Transport to the meeting spot

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza di San Marco
P.za di San Marco, Firenze FI, Italy
We will meet in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco. Your guide will have a signboard that says “Walks In Europe.”

End point

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
We finish the tour at Piazza del Duomo where the cathedral is.

What To Expect

Piazza San Marco (Pass By)

Galleria dell'Accademia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Baptistery of St. John

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Brunelleschi's dome

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Giotto's Bell Tower

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza del Duomo (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Individuals wearing sleeveless shirts and shorts above knees are not allowed inside the cathedral
The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church and it can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, even without warning (for the funeral of a Bishop, for example)
Consider adding buffer time before your next tour, because the Cupola climb may take longer than expected

Visitors are advised that the Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Entry to the Cathedral is not guaranteed as the Cathedral is a working church and hours can change without notice due to liturgical or other reasons. Our guides make every effort to enter the Cathedral with guests.
Please note that backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
Florence can be very warm in the summer. Please be advised that this tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Perfect

Leighton_L, Apr 2024

Our guide was excellent, patient, courteous super informative and communicated clearly! I’ll admit the directions to the meeting point was a little confusing but as it turns out it was operator errors.

No skip the line

Michael_Z, Apr 2024

Viewing the statue of David was. Wonderful. There is no skip the line at the Academia. We waited an hour and 15 minutes in line. The Duomo tour was basically nonexistent. Everyone in our group was under the impression that the tour included touring the Church, the Bapistry and the Museum as well as the climb. In fact only the Dome climb was part of the tour. We were informed that we could enter the Church, Bapistry, and Museum on our own but the church was already closed when we arrived and we were told we would have to come back the next day which was impossible since we were not staying in Florence. This was a total ripoff for the price we paid for the tour and was totally misrepresented

First time family in Italy

Lynn_E, Apr 2024

Our guide was perfect. She explained interesting facts and history of the Duomo, piazza, artists and Italy all in a way my family would enjoy!!

Florence

Joseph_W, Apr 2024

Tour guide was excellent and length of tour was perfect. Statue of David and Duomo climb was a great experience.

Climb the Duomo. It is...

Joanna_G, Apr 2024

Climb the Duomo. It is worth it. The views are like no other. Our guide was able to point out many important details we would not have otherwise realized. It was money (and time) well spent

Amazing tour with great tour guide

Toby_W, Apr 2024

Anastasia was an excellent tour guide and the Duomo climb was amazing. Narrow and steep steps but well worth the climb. Views of the city were beautiful.

Not worth it…

Hillary_D, Apr 2024

Our guide, Martina, was very knowledgeable of Michelangelo and Florence. We had this tour booked in the afternoon after a Uffizi tour in the morning, and had lost steam, but even still, this had a lot of walking and waiting around. The Accademia visit was brief—basically just to see David and one or two other things. Then trekked over to the Basilica, and it was hard to stay together as a group because of narrow streets and crowded sidewalks—we often got split up. Then at the Basilica, we didn’t really see much inside, and it was a long wait to climb the dome.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Hillary, Thank you for sharing your experience regarding Florence Tour: Accademia, Duomo Climb and Cathedral. Firstly, please kindly consider that visiting multiple attractions in a day can be demanding, especially in a city as popular as Florence. Regarding the Accademia visit, we want to clarify that our tour description focuses on the iconic statue of David, along with a few other highlights. We belive that our descriptions accurately reflect the tour experience. We understand that staying together as a group in the bustling streets of Florence can be challenging, and we appreciate your understanding. Lastly, we appreciate your patience during the wait to climb the dome of the Basilica. While we aim to minimize wait times whenever possible, peak visiting hours can sometimes lead to delays. Thank you once again for sharing your insights with us. Best Regards.

An awesome tour not to be missed!

Karen_J, Apr 2024

Leonardo was a great guide! He has so much information about the building of the cathedral, and he did a great job sharing it! The tour of the museum was good, with the highlight being The David, of course. Leonardo offered to take our pictures in front of The David, which I really appreciated. The best part of the whole tour was the climb up to the dome of the Duomo. The views were absolutely breathtaking!

Best view in the city

Susie_M, Apr 2024

Brilliant tour, tour guide Anastasia was expert in her knowledge of the history of Florence and the detailed stories behind the magnificent sculptures and artworks. The climb to the tower was definitely worth the effort, thank you for this wonderful experience.

Outstanding

Arturo_V, Apr 2024

All of it was excellent. Our tour guide was exceptional. The history as told by the guide made everything come alive.

Awesome experience!

Stuart_O, Apr 2024

The guide was fantastic, she was extremely informative and gave a lot of background information that I was not aware of, she is from Florence.

Tour with climbing

Mariya_B, Apr 2024

Tour was amazing. We saw David statue and climbed the Duomo cathedral. Our tickets included visiting the museum and climbing the tower. After view from Duomo tower views was not that interesting.

The Duomo and Museum tour

Rome_V, Apr 2024

The statues, the paintings and the views are spectacular. The climb was taxing but well worth the effort. I definitely recommend it all.

Amazing tour, guide was fantastic especially with our 7 year old son!

Kristin_K, Apr 2024

We are so glad we did this tour with our 7 year old son! Martina was awesome, very informative and fun! She also gave us fantastic recommendations for dining afterwards! Highly recommend!

Great exlerience

Larry_C, Apr 2024

Great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. The admission process was pretty quick! Had a great time and learned a lot.

Duomo and David tour

Mei_Y, Apr 2024

Francesca made this tour quite fun. We enjoyed having her as our guide. She was very knowledgeable and was not boring at all. She also gave great recs for leather shops and things to do in Florence.

Great experience! A must do!!!

Ashley_L, Apr 2024

This was an absolute amazing experience! My husband and I truly enjoyed our tour guide who was so knowledgeable, answered all of our questions, and made the experience fun!

Terrific, informative tour of Florence highlights!

Lori_A, Apr 2024

This was a terrific tour! Our guide, Francesca, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and funny! She shared valuable and interesting information throughout the entire tour. We loved seeing the statue of David and learning more about Michelangelo. The Duomo climb was tremendous. The views from the top are wonderful and the views from inside the Duomo balconies were amazing too!

David and Dome

Claire_H, Apr 2024

Seeing David was amazing. The guide was great. The climb was fine and the views amazing. Our guide then pointed out lots of places she recommended which we visited over the next few days.

Loved the tour!

Thomas_L, Apr 2024

Sarah was a fantastic guide and enjoyed every minute! She provided great context and helped everyone feel comfortable with climbing the Duomo, with those absolutely spectacular views!

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