Florence Cathedral and panoramic terrace small group tour
Attractions & guided tours

Florence Cathedral and panoramic terrace small group tour

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 33 reviews
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Discover the Cathedral of Florence with an expert guide
  • Reach the panoramic terrace for a spectacular city view
  • Climb up to Brunelleschi's Dome and Giotto's Bell Tower
  • Let yourself be guided inside the amazing Florence Cathedral
  • Explore the elegant interior with a professional guide
What to expect

Explore Florence's famous Cathedral from bottom to top. Special images and reconstructions will come to life as your guide leads you through the Crypt of Santa Reparata and the marvelous Duomo, where you will get to see Paolo Uccello's clock, Vasari's frescos, and Bandinelli's marble choir.

During this small group tour, you'll also get exclusive access to the Cathedral's panoramic north terrace where you will be able to admire the historic center of Florence from above. Enjoy the beautiful 360˚ view of the gentle hills that surround the city!

You'll continue the visit on your own directly from the north terrace, without any additional queues, using your ticket to climb even higher, up to the magnificent Dome. Don't miss the unique opportunity to take in Florence and its hills from the highest viewpoint in town.

Your ticket also gives you access to the other monuments of the Cathedral complex. On your own, you can visit Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery and Opera del Duomo Museum within 72 hours after the day booked for the guided tour. The Renaissance is yours to explore!

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Skip-the-line tickets
  • check On-site assistance
Where

Piazza del Duomo, 19/20, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Meeting point:
Caf Tour & Travel Agency office in Florence. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Not recommended for people suffering from heart disease, claustrophobia or dizziness as well as for pregnant women and people with disabilities

Not allowed:

  • Please note that this tour is not available for children aged 0–7 years old

Know in advance:

  • The minimum age to take part in this tour is 8 years old. Children from 8 to 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult
  • Number of steps: 153 steps to reach the top of the terrace and 310 from the terrace to the top of the dome, for a total of 463 steps
  • The guided service may be exceptionally provided in two languages for operational reasons
  • This tour has a maximum of 15 participants and is available in English
  • Appropriate clothing is mandatory to visit places of worship: access to the Cathedral is allowed only if equipped with suitable clothing: entry is forbidden if one is wearing shorts, bare shoulders, sandals, heels or flip-flops, hats and sunglasses
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Provider
Caf Tour & Travel - Gray Line Florence
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 33 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

4.6/5

Service

4.2/5

Staff

4.2/5

Safety

4.2/5

  • Leeuwtje

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Vooral de extra informatie die je krijgt met een gids is zeer prettig. Wat minder fijn was is de massa drukte in Florence.

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - October 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Small group of 12 people with an excellent guide.

  • Anonymous

    - October 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    No puedes irte sin hacer una visita. Es espectacular!

  • Anonymous

    - September 2018

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Ottimo servizio

  • Anonymous

    - September 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We couldn't have hoped for a better experience

  • Anonymous

    - September 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We loved this tour!

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