--- title: David & Duomo: Accademia & Exclusive Dome Access lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 55 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 714 duration_minutes: 150 duration_max_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: David and dome tier available rank_in_category: 3 of 16 (Accademia Gallery & David Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-18 data_updated: 2026-09-18 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/david-duomo-accademia-exclusive-dome-access/ --- # David & Duomo: Accademia & Exclusive Dome Access **Guidekin's take:** A walking tour that gets you past the queues at both the Accademia for David and the Duomo, with a dome climb and the north terrace on the top option, tickets included. The Duomo ticket stays valid for three days for the museum, Baptistery, crypt and Giotto's Tower on your own; children under seven are not allowed. 4.83 from 714 reviews at €55 per person. ## Overview Explore Florentine art and architecture on a tour that gets you past the typical long lines at the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. You'll breeze past the long line to marvel at Michelangelo’s statue of David, granting you incredible insight into the mind of a master. After, you’ll stop at Piazza del Duomo outside the Baptistery and check out the incredible bronze-cast doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti, coined the "Gates of Paradise" by Michelangelo. Continue on to the jewel of Florence, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with a special entrance up to the terraces—an exclusive space rarely visited by the general public. You’re welcome to continue your journey up to the top of Florence by climbing to the top of the dome to soak up even more spectacular views of the city. With all entrance fees included, an expert guide, and a small group of just 18 guests max for a more intimate experience, there’s no better way to see Florence’s top attractions. ## Key facts - Price: from €55 per person - Duration: 2h 30m–3h 30m - Rating: 4.83/5 from 714 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Walks - Italy & Spain ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Best of Florence- NO ACCADEMIA | €55 / person | English | Florence Duomo & City Walk: Skip the line at the Duomo and enjoy a walking tour of Florence's historic center. DOES NOT include Accademia or Dome Climb. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes | | Best of Florence Tour | €63 / person | English | Accademia, Duomo & City Walk: Timed entry ticket to Accademia and Duomo tour, followed by a guided walk through Florence's historic center. NO Dome Climb. Duration: 3 hours | | David and Duomo Tour: Early Accademia and Skip-the-Line Dome Climb | €184 / person | English | Accademia, Duomo & Terraces: See Michelangelo's David, explore the Duomo, and climb to breathtaking terrace views with an expert guide. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes | ## What's included - Local English-speaking guide - Expertly guided walking tour of Florence (Best of Florence tour only) - Timed entry ticket to Accademia Gallery (if option selected) - Baptistery Doors (Gates of Paradise) - Reserved Entry to Florence Duomo climb (if option selected) - Exclusive access to Duomo North Terrace (if option selected) - Reserved entry to the Florence Duomo ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off ## Itinerary 1. **Galleria dell'Accademia** (1h; admission included) - If you select option with the Accademia Gallery, meet your local expert guide and small group of 18 people or fewer outside the Accademia. Before the daytime crowds show up or after they've left in the afternoon, you’ll head in to marvel at Michelangelo’s “David” as well as... 2. **Piazza Del Duomo** (30m) - After leaving the museum, you’ll stop at Piazza del Duomo outside the Baptistery and check out the incredible bronze-cast doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti, coined the "Gates of Paradise" by Michelangelo. Your tour includes tickets (valid for 72 hours) allowing you to visit other... 3. **Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore** (1h; admission included) - You’ll enter the Duomo, where your guide will bring the unbelievable history of its construction to life. If you select the VIP David & Duomo option at the time of booking, you'll have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to step onto the Duomo’s rooftop terraces, rarely open to the... 4. **Cupola Del Brunelleschi** (45m; admission included) - If you select the VIP David & Duomo option at time of booking, once the guided tour concludes on the terrace level, you’re welcome to continue your journey up to the top of Florence by climbing to the top of the dome. Starting from this level gives you a head start past the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 13:30, 14:15, 15:15, 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-18 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets in Piazza di San Marco at the Monument to General Manfredo Fanti statue in the center of the square. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. - This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. - Due to security reasons, children under 7 years of age aren't allowed on this tour and minors under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. - Your Duomo ticket is valid for 72 hours to explore the other Duomo monuments on your own: Opera Duomo Museum, Baptistery of San Giovanni, Crypt of Santa Reparata and Giotto's Tower. - Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests. - Bags of any kind are not permitted inside the Duomo due to safety regulations, as guests must climb narrow stairways to access the Terrace and Cupola. - Please note that the Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket (€24 per person) is included in the tour price (€20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee). - Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction. - Each traveler (including children) must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery. ## How it compares in Accademia Gallery & David Tours Ranked **#3 of 16** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Special Entry & Guided Tour of Michelangelo’s David in Florence](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/special-entry-guided-tour-of-michelangelo-s-david-in-florence/?format=md) — €25 per person, 4.91 (1290) 2. [Florence Accademia Gallery Tour & Timed Entry Tickets Included](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-accademia-gallery-tour-timed-entry-tickets-included/?format=md) — €37 per person, 4.86 (3182) 3. [Semi private Florence Highlights walking tour with David](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/semi-private-florence-highlights-walking-tour-with-david/?format=md) — €110 per person, 4.79 (1185) Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/accademia-david-tours/?format=md ## More in Florence - All Florence tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/david-duomo-accademia-exclusive-dome-access/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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