Accademia David & Duomo Dome Climb Tour in Florence

Explore Florence's Renaissance art and architecture on a guided walking tour that connects its artistic treasures with the engineering of its cathedral.

• Skip the line at the Accademia Gallery to admire Michelangelo's David
• Explore the Duomo Terraces with special access to the cathedral's rooftops
• Climb Brunelleschi's dome with skip-the-line entry for views across Florence

Itinerary

1. Meet by the statue in the middle of Piazza di San Marco for departure at 08:30 or 15:30.
2. Explore the Accademia Gallery, Baptistery of St. John, Ponte Vecchio, Cathedral Square, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Brunelleschi's dome, and see David on a 3-hour 30-minute guided tour.
3. Finish at Piazza del Duomo at 12:00 for the morning departure or 19:00 for the afternoon departure.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Skip-the-line tickets to the Accademia Gallery and dome climb
• Special access to the Duomo Terraces
• Headsets when needed
• 72-hour tickets for independent visits to the Opera Duomo Museum, Baptistery of San Giovanni and Crypt of Santa Reparata

Important details

• Ages 7+ only. Children aged 7–14 require an accompanying paying adult; anyone under 18 requires adult accompaniment on the terraces.
• Requires considerable walking and climbing 463 steps through narrow spaces. This tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs, limited mobility or claustrophobia.
• Bring valid ID.
• Cover your shoulders and knees inside the cathedral. Do not wear heels or flip-flops.
• Bring only a small handbag into the Accademia Gallery. Luggage storage is not provided.
• Do not bring weapons of any kind. You may need to pass through security.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure.