Activity provider: Walks of Italy
Guided tour

Florence: Skip-the-Line Accademia Gallery Tour & Dome Climb

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    Florence: Skip-the-Line Accademia Gallery Tour & Dome Climb

    Activity provider: Walks of Italy

    From US$ 119.99 per person

    Dive deep into the history of great art and architecture in Florence with this all-access tour to the city’s most jaw-dropping attractions.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
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    Duration 3 hours
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    Skip the ticket line
    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Get rare skip the line access to climb to the top of the Florence Cathedral, potentially saving you hours of waiting in line
    • Walk the cathedral terraces (rarely visited by the public) for incredible views over the city and of the cathedral itself
    • Enter the Accademia before the crowds to see Michelangelo’s "David" in relative peace
    • Enjoy special access to a hidden room inside the Florence Cathedral, plus the freedom to roam inside the velvet ropes of the basilica
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    You’ll start first thing in the morning, meeting your local expert guide outside the Accademia Gallery Museum. Before the daytime crowds show up, you’ll head to marvel at Michelangelo’s David as well as his unfinished sculptures known as Slaves, which give incredible insight into the mind of the great artist. From the museum, you’ll skip lines into the cathedral, where you’ll have special access to a room filled with original statues from the cathedral’s facade. Your guide will bring the unbelievable history of the cathedral's construction to life as you explore the building. Your special access extends to the cathedral itself, where you’ll step over the velvet ropes to see details up close. The best is saved for last. After seeing all there is to see inside the cathedral, you’ll visit the cathedral terraces, where you’ll use a special entrance to skip the (always long) line and climb all the way up to the top of the cathedral for the city’s most amazing views.

    Includes
    • Skip-the-Line early access to the Accademia Gallery
    • Special access to the Duomo Terraces
    • Skip-the-line access to climb the dome
    • Local guide
    • Headsets (when needed)
    • Small-group tour with 15 people or fewer
    • Tips
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments
    • Wheelchair users
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All required protective equipment is provided
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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    Meeting point

    In Piazza San Marco, by the statue in the middle of the square. Directions: This is a centrally located square adjacent to Via degli Arazzieri and Via Giorgio la Pira, about 1/3 mile north of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral.

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Long pants
    • Long-sleeved shirt

    Not allowed

    • Luggage or large bags
    • Umbrellas
    • Oversize luggage

    Know before you go

    • Guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers on this tour cannot be accommodated
    • Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory
    • Please remember that the cathedral is a holy place and attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. The local tour provider cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress
    • All guests (including children) must bring ID to the tour
    • Guests may be asked to go through security
    • Please bring your IDU((including children) on the day of the tour.
    • If you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. We may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability.
    • The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
    • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.8 /5

    based on 45 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Value for money
      4.5/5
    • Service
      5/5
    • Organization
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    Mateo met us at the appointed time in an easy to find location. His commentary and insights during the visit to the Accademia were focused on a select group of artworks and permitted a more in-depth enjoyment of the selected works, of course, Michelangelo's David being a centerpiece. The access to the terrace during our Duomo visit was a special treat as well as the visit to the top of the dome. 3 and 1/2 hours well-invested.

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    December 22, 2021

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    We were a little disappointed that the Accademia was closed do to a strike that was a normal occurrence on Fridays. We did get an email after the 24 hour time period needed to cancel or reschedule and we didn't see it until after we were at the tour. The optional walking tour was ok but comprised of areas within the same area and other walking tours went outside of the normal walking areas. Had to book another tour for the accademia which was an added expense. The tour of the Bastille and terrace was great.

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    October 19, 2019

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    GetYourGuide traveler – United States Verified booking

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    Easy to book & locate the meeting point! Our guide was very engaging and kept us captivated (previous tours have bored us to death and were too slow to move on). Skipping the lines for things was the best thing, we walked past huge lines the day before and decided it wasn’t worth our time to sit and wait for hours so we booked the tour the afternoon before we went and got a spot easy!

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    June 8, 2019

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    Melissa – Italy Verified booking

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