Florence Duomo Private After-Hours Tour

Stand in awe of Florence’s most impressive monument as you explore it from top to bottom without the usual crowds. This exclusive after-hours tour takes you from the top of the dome, out onto the cathedral terraces with private access, and finally down into the heart of the sanctuary after all public guests have cleared out for the day. With just your group of 19, expert guide, and the cathedral Key Master himself inside the church after closing time, you’ll experience the Duomo in a way that few others can claim and return home with once-in-a-lifetime memories.

Meeting Point

Piazza di San Giovanni, 6

Piazza di San Giovanni, 6, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets in Piazza San Giovanni, by the column of San Zanobi next to the Baptistery of St. John.

What's included:

• Local English-speaking guide
• Private access to the Duomo terraces
• Skip-the-line access to climb the dome
• Skip-the-line ticket to the Duomo and after-hours tour
• Headsets (when needed)
• Tickets to Opera Duomo Museum, Baptistery of San Giovanni & Crypt (Valid for 72 hours after tour)

Not included:

• Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

Via della Canonica, 1, Piazza del Duomo, Florence, 50122

Your VIP Duomo tour begins as you climb the 463 steps to the top of the cathedral’s famous dome. Your guide will accompany you, sharing the fascinating story about the now-iconic landmark’s construction. While the trek to the top can be strenuous, you’ll be rewarded by breathtaking views over Florence and the surrounding countryside. Then you’ll head down to the cathedral terraces, a rarely visited spot that will be opened exclusively for your group. Finally, you’ll descend into the main sanctuary of the Duomo, now closed to public guests. You’ll have plenty of space to appreciate the details of this incredible building up close as you hear insights from your guide, an art and architecture expert, that will give you newfound appreciation. You’ll experience one last magical moment on your way out the door as the cathedral Key Master turns off the lights for the day. Step outside and witness as the doors are officially locked, capping off your VIP experience.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included