Climb the Dome, Own the View: Florence Duomo Tour

Everyone comes to Florence’s Duomo for the view. We built this experience around why it matters. With an expert local guide, uncover the rivalries, ideas and engineering behind Brunelleschi’s masterpiece across the Duomo Complex. Most departures explore the Baptistery, Opera del Duomo Museum and Cathedral exterior, with original works by Michelangelo and Ghiberti, before your reserved timed entry to Brunelleschi’s Dome. Selected early departures begin with the Dome and continue with the Museum, intentionally arranged around entry times and visitor conditions to preserve the quality of the experience. Climb 463 steps through the Dome’s double shell, beneath Vasari and Zuccari’s Last Judgment, and emerge above Florence for a 360° view. Choose Classic small group, VIP or Private, with limited North Terrace and After-Hours options on selected dates. Come for the view. Leave knowing why it matters.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Know Before You Go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not suitable for people affected by claustophobia and vertigo
• Backpacks are not allowed anywhere during the tour
• Shoulder and knees must be covered
• Guided portion takes 2h
• Museum is closed each Tuesday of the month - Cathedral and crypt will be covered instead
• Brunelleschi's Dome Climb takes approx. 1h to be done (going up and down).
• The Dome Climb is usually scheduled at the end of the guided tour and takes 1 additional hour.
• Depending on availability and to ensure the best possible experience, some departures may begin with the Dome climb instead. In this case, your guide will cover the Dome and the Museum during the 2-hour guided portion. The remaining areas of the Duomo complex can then be visited indipendently at any time (accordingly with opening hours) within the 3-day validity of your pass.
• Baptistery close at 1:30 PM each first Sunday of the month.
• Cathedral is closed (due to the mass) each Sunday and during Christian Holidays.
• Brunelleschi pass: Dome, Bell Tower, Baptistery, Opera del Duomo Museum and Santa Reparata.
• For visits through December 31, 2026, Giotto’s Bell Tower and Santa Reparata 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. Your reserved Brunelleschi’s Dome climb and Cathedral access remain included. The Cathedral can be visited independently once on any of the 3 calendar days covered by your ticket, subject to opening hours and religious services. The tour price remains unchanged.