# Accademia Gallery & Florence Cathedral Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - **Activity Name**: Accademia Gallery & Florence Cathedral Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - **Rating**: 4.4 (1.7k+ reviews) - **Location**: Piazza San Marco, Piazza di San Marco, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy - **City**: Florence - **State**: TO - **Country**: Italy - **Duration**: 3 Hours - **Activity URL**: https://allevents.in/florence/things-to-do/accademia-gallery-and-florence-cathedral-skip-the-line-guided-tour-aidm0uh1fn ## About this Activity Your experience Unlock Florence's Masterpieces Embark on a captivating journey through Florence's rich art and architecture, escaping the usual long lines with the exclusive tour of the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. Begin your day with an intimate group of 18 or fewer fellow travelers and an English-speaking local guide. Skip-the-Line Tour of David & Duomo Avoid the queue at the Accademia Gallery and witness Michelangelo's David in the tranquil morning hours, gaining unique insights into the mind of the master sculptor. Marvel at the renowned "Gates of Paradise" at Piazza del Duomo before stepping into the extraordinary Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Your special skip-the-line entrance allows you to explore the cathedral's secrets and ascend to its terraces, which are not accessible to the general public for breathtaking panoramas. Continue your day tour to climb to the top of the Dome, starting from an elevated level that grants you quick access. Experience the city from a unique perspective, basking in scenic cityscapes. ## Pricing - **Starting Price**: USD 225.34 - **Currency**: USD ## Essential Information - **Location**: Piazza San Marco, Piazza di San Marco, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy - **Address**: Florence, TO, Italy - **Coordinates**: 43.7691578, 11.2522997 - **Timings**: - Monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday: 10:15 AM to 03:45 PM - Tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday, sunday: 08:15 AM to 06:50 PM - Tuesday: 08:15 AM to 10:00 PM - Thursday: 08:15 AM to 09:00 PM ## About the place Unlock Florence's Masterpieces Embark on a captivating journey through Florence's rich art and architecture, escaping the usual long lines with the exclusive tour of the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. Begin your day with an intimate group of 18 or fewer fellow travelers and an English-speaking local guide. Skip-the-Line Tour of David & Duomo Avoid the queue at the Accademia Gallery and witness Michelangelo's David in the tranquil morning hours, gaining unique insights into the mind of the master sculptor. Marvel at the renowned "Gates of Paradise" at Piazza del Duomo before stepping into the extraordinary Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Your special skip-the-line entrance allows you to explore the cathedral's secrets and ascend to its terraces, which are not accessible to the general public for breathtaking panoramas. Continue your day tour to climb to the top of the Dome, starting from an elevated level that grants you quick access. Experience the city from a unique perspective, basking in scenic cityscapes. ## Highlights Enjoy an English-guided tour through Florence's finest, including two of its must-visit attractions and lesser-known city gems.Skip the lines at Accademia and witness Michelangelo’s David in all its glory and make a stop outside the Baptistery to admire Lorenzo Ghiberti's doors.Climb to the Brunelleschi Dome, avoiding the long waiting lines and bask in the spectacular city views.Enjoy an in-depth tour of Duomo with exclusive access to the rooftop and terraces, which are not usually accessible by the general public.Fun Fact: Accademia houses a collection of artworks that were once owned by the powerful Medici family, the patrons of Renaissance art. ## Inclusions & Exclusions InclusionsSkip-the-line entry to Accademia GallerySkip-the-line entry to Santa Maria del Fiore CathedralAccess to Opera del Duomo Museum, Baptistery of San Giovanni & Crypt of Santa Reparata (valid for 72 hours)Special access to the cathedral terracesSkip-the-line access to the Brunelleschi DomeExpert English-speaking guideHeadsets (when needed)Small group tour of 18Skip-the-line entry to Accademia GallerySkip-the-line entry to Santa Maria del Fiore CathedralAccess to Opera del Duomo Museum, Baptistery of San Giovanni & Crypt of Santa Reparata (valid for 72 hours)Special access to the cathedral terracesSkip-the-line access to the Brunelleschi DomeExpert English-speaking guideHeadsets (when needed)Small group tour of 18 ## Additional Information This activity is non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply. ## Frequently Asked Questions - **Q**: Important Information - **A**: - Please note that on Sundays and other days with religious festivities, access to the Duomo (Cathedral) may be restricted. - Bring along your ID. - Note that there may be security checks on this tour. - Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside the Accademia. - It is recommended to cover shoulders and knees inside the Cathedral. - **Q**: Restrictions - **A**: - This tour can accommodate a maximum of 18 people in 1 group. - The Duomo experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, people with mobility issues, people with claustrophobia problems. - Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: food and drinks, large backpacks, helmets, knives, scissors, and hazardous objects. ## Gallery - **Alt text**: Accademia Gallery & Florence Cathedral Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - Banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/19/b8acf423144c75817382ea544c70e6/image.jpg ## Activity Tags - **Tags**: Walking Tours, City Tours, Historical, Museums, Art Gallery ## Popular Events in Florence - **Event Name**: 3rd International Summit on Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare Innovation - **Date**: Mon, 17 May at 10:00 am - **Location**: Florence - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/florence/3rd-international-summit-on-nursing-midwifery-and-healthcare-innovation-tickets/80002947391535 - **Event Name**: Fiorentina vs Napoli at Stadio Artemio Franchi - **Date**: Sun, 20 Sep at 12:30 pm - **Location**: Stadio Artemio Franchi - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/florence/fiorentina-vs-napoli-at-stadio-artemio-franchi/2400030574377901 - **Event Name**: CORRI LA VITA 2026 - **Date**: Sun, 27 Sep at 09:15 am - **Location**: Viale Abramo Lincoln, Firenze FI, Italia - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/firenze/corri-la-vita-2026/200030411811118 - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Ennio Morricone e altre colonne sonore - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 09:30 pm - **Location**: Teatro Niccolini, 50122 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/florence/candlelight-ennio-morricone-e-altre-colonne-sonore/2700030035721313 - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 07:30 pm - **Location**: Teatro Niccolini, 50122 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/florence/candlelight-coldplay-and-imagine-dragons/2700030146362136 - **Event Name**: Italian Chef Charity Night 2026 - 4 assaggi - **Date**: Wed, 09 Sep at 08:00 pm - **Location**: The Social Hub Florence Belfiore - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/firenze/italian-chef-charity-night-2026-4-assaggi/100001996800101857 ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Product", "name": "Accademia Gallery & Florence Cathedral Skip-the-Line Guided Tour", "description": "Your experience\nUnlock Florence's Masterpieces\nEmbark on a captivating journey through Florence's rich art and architecture, escaping the usual long lines with the exclusive tour of the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. 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