Florence: Guided Duomo & Brunelleschi Dome Climb
Before you book
- The meeting point depends on the option you book, and the listing gives no address; ticket and security checks come before the tour. Guides speak English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or Russian. Walks in Town is on the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore's published 2026 list of authorised partners.
- The guide covers the Baptistery, the Duomo Museum and the Cathedral's exterior; there is no guided visit inside the Cathedral or the crypt. The dome climb comes last, on your own, and adds about an hour: 463 steps with no lift. The 3-day pass then covers the Cathedral interior, the Santa Reparata crypt and Giotto's bell tower (414 steps), but the bell tower and crypt are included only for visits up to 31 December 2026. Tips are extra.
- The dome slot is mandatory and named, ID is checked at the climb, and the Opera does not change a slot once issued, so bring a passport or ID card. Not suitable for pregnant women, people with claustrophobia, vertigo or a fear of heights, or wheelchair users; the Opera also discourages the climb for people with heart conditions. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.
- The dome closes from 16 to 20 November 2026, the bell tower from 9 to 13 November, and the Duomo Museum on the first Tuesday of each month; the Baptistery's vault mosaics are hidden by restoration. The Cathedral is free to visit Monday to Saturday, 10:15 am to 3:45 pm, with shoulders and knees covered there and in the Baptistery. Cancellation, as listed: “Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund”.
About This Experience
A guided visit to Florence's Baptistery, Duomo Museum and Cathedral exterior, followed by a self-guided climb of Brunelleschi's dome and a 3-day pass for the Cathedral interior, crypt and bell tower.
Highlights
- Conquer Brunelleschi's Dome: 463 steps to breathtaking panoramic views
- Explore with a local expert: uncover hidden stories
- Discover Renaissance treasures: Michelangelo's Pietà & Donatello sculptures
- Enjoy flexible access: 3-day pass to Cathedral interior, Crypt & Giotto's Tower
What's Included
- ✓ Guided tour of the Cathedral complex (museum, baptistery, and cathedral exterior)
- ✓ Expert local guide
- ✓ Access to the Cathedral Museum, Baptistery, and Brunelleschi's Dome
- ✓ Panoramic views of Florence from Brunelleschi's Dome
- ✓ 3-day access pass to the Cathedral interior, the crypt, and Giotto's Bell tower
Not Included
- Guided tour inside the cathedral/crypt
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Climbing Brunelleschi's Dome involves 463 steps (scheduled at the end of the tour - takes 1h extra); it is not recommended for those with mobility issues
- Ticket and security checks are mandatory before the tour
- Shoulders and knees must be covered to get into the cathedral's ground floor, baptistery, and crypt, but not required in other sites of the dome
- The Cathedral may be closed for liturgical reasons without notice
- The 3-day pass availability starts from the morning date you reserved
- The Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault
- Every first Sunday of the month the Baptistery will close at 1:30 PM
- The Museum is closed on the first Tuesday of each month
- For visits through December 31, 2026, Giotto’s Tower and Crypt are included. For visits from January 1, 2027, these two sites will no longer be included, following changes to the venue’s ticketing arrangements.
