Florence: Guided Duomo & Brunelleschi Dome Climb
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- 3-day access pass to the Cathedral interior, the crypt, and Giotto's Bell tower
- Access to the Cathedral Museum, Baptistery, and Brunelleschi's Dome
- Expert local guide
- Guided tour of the Cathedral complex (museum, baptistery, and cathedral exterior)
- Panoramic views of Florence from Brunelleschi's Dome
- Gratuities
- Guided tour inside the cathedral/crypt
- 3-day access pass to the Cathedral interior, the crypt, and Giotto's Bell tower
- Access to the Cathedral Museum, Baptistery, and Brunelleschi's Dome
- Expert local guide
- Guided tour of the Cathedral complex (museum, baptistery, and cathedral exterior)
- Panoramic views of Florence from Brunelleschi's Dome
- Gratuities
- Guided tour inside the cathedral/crypt
Brunelleschi's Dome climb - Florence's scarcest, most rewarding challenge: 463 steps, limited slots, skyline mastery. Lock yours in with a Florence-local expert before daily sell-outs.
Your passionate local guide unlocks the Duomo Complex. Decode the Cathedral's marble facade secrets, Arnolfo di Cambio origins, Brunelleschi engineering genius. Dive into the Museum: Michelangelo's unfinished Pietà, Donatello sculptures, silver altar masterpieces. Enter the ancient Baptistery - golden mosaics of the Last Judgment come alive through insider stories.
Led to Porta della Mandorla, ascend narrow passages marveling at the world's largest masonry dome's double-shell innovation. Summit triumph: 360° panoramas over Florence rooftops, Arno River, Tuscan hills - exhilaration, bucket-list photos, pure achievement. Then flex your 3-day pass: revisit Cathedral interior, explore Santa Reparata Crypt archaeology, climb Giotto's Bell Tower (414 steps) for extra vistas. Seamless, no-line logistics from trusted locals.
Book now and avoid disappointment - slots vanish fast. Meet at the designed location, shoulders/knees covered for select areas. 463 steps intensive - not for mobility issues; children are welcome.
- Conquer Brunelleschi's Dome: 463 steps to breathtaking panoramic views
- Discover Renaissance treasures: Michelangelo's Pietà & Donatello sculptures
- Enjoy flexible access: 3-day pass to Cathedral interior, Crypt & Giotto's Tower
- Experience hassle-free logistics: reserved entry & no long lines
- Explore with a local expert: uncover hidden stories
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- People afraid of heights
- People with claustrophobia
- People with vertigo
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
Not allowed
- Backpacks
- Flash photography
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- 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
- Every first Sunday of the month the Baptistery will close at 1:30 PM
- 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.
- 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 3-day pass availability starts from the morning date you reserved
- The Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault
- The Cathedral and the crypt remain closed on Sundays and during Christian holidays
- The Cathedral may be closed for liturgical reasons without notice
- The Museum is closed on the first Tuesday of each month
- Ticket and security checks are mandatory before the tour
