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Florence Cathedral Tickets with Optional Dome & Bell Tower Climb

Tourists climbing the Florence Duomo Bell Tower, offering exclusive tickets to explore the iconic cathedral and optional dome climb in Florence, Italy
Florence Cathedral exterior with tourists on guided tour.
Tourists climbing the Florence Duomo bell tower, offering exclusive access to breathtaking city views, as part of the 'Tickets to Florence Duomo with Optional Dome & Bell Tower Climb' tour
Florence Duomo Express Guided Tour showcasing the stunning view of the Cupola of Duomo in Florence, Italy

Visit the iconic Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral square in Florence! An upgrade lets you climb Giotto's Bell Tower and Brunelleschi's Dome.

Highlights

  • Learn about the secrets of the Florence Cathedral and its intriguing history with fast-track access to the complex.

  • Marvel at the stunning frescoes that line the dome's interior and delve into the ancient Basilica of Santa Reparata.

  • With upgraded tickets, visit the impressive Giotto's Bell Tower and climb Brunelleschi’s large world-famous masonry dome.

  • Admire artworks spanning 720 years at the Opera del Duomo Museum, and the Gates of Paradise at St. John's Baptistery.

Inclusions

  • Entry to the Florence Cathedral Complex

  • Access to Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the Crypt of Santa Reparata, Opera del Duomo Museum, & St. John's Baptistery

  • Access to Giotto's Bell Tower (if selected)

  • Access to Brunelleschi's Dome (if selected)

Exclusions

  • Access to the Secret Terraces

  • Live guide

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, Spain, United Kingdom and over 78 countries have loved this experience
Radka Kurková

Radka

4/5

Oct, 2024

The view from the Top was wonderful. We booked the tickets to 9:00, should be there at 8:45, but waited outside until 9:00. Afterwards it was smooth and fast.
Aurora Mariscal Pérez

Aurora

3/5

Oct, 2024

Honestly, the organization is very bad, one ticket with a margin of 45 minutes to make 3 monuments. In the Cathedral there are several things to visit, all with different entrances and in all of them you have to use the same ticket with the same time. It is not feasible. It was fine for us because we decided not to go up in the bell tower. I recommend buying separate tickets.
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Teresa Jennings

Teresa

3/5

Oct, 2024

The L.....O.....N.....G lines (not prime tourist season and I had advance tickets) and rude people made the experience not worth the hassle!!!!! If I had it to over again, Florence would be skipped!!!!
Aikaterini Pitikari

Aikaterini

4/5

Oct, 2024

Headout was great as well as the Duomo staff, just the stairs and whole experience was delivered to me differently and couldn't enjoy it as much. Giotto's Tower was great.
Christopher John Bobko

Christopher

5/5

Oct, 2024

Redeeming the tickets went smoothly. Our experience of climbing both the Duomo as well as the Bell Tower were amazing. The pics we took were wonderful and spanned the beauty of Florence. The climb in the Bell Tower got a bit tight, so if you don't like close quarters, you might have some trouble. If you can grit it out, it is totally worth it. Thanks!

Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as The Duomo is a prominent landmark in Florence. Travel back in time through its hundreds of years of history and learn some interesting facts about the cathedral, a major architectural masterpiece ahead of its time.

Brunelleschi’s Dome continues to stun and intrigue to this day. The building plan was entered into a contest by Filippo Brunelleschi, an amateur architect with no serious training. After much contemplation, confusion, and controversy, his double-shell design was accepted and finally built. The result was a stunning masterpiece capable of withstanding lightning, earthquakes, and the passage of time.

If you choose a ticket with Giotto's Bell Tower, be prepared to climb over 400 steps! It's worth it in the end though as you'll be treated to a panoramic view of Florence. The Campanile is a true example of Florentine Gothic architecture from the 13th-century and was built by Giotto, one of the principal artists and architects of the time.

With the Museum and Baptistery ticket, you'll get to see over 750 works covering over 720 years of history. From Arnolfo to Donatello, up to Ghiberti and Michelangelo, the greatest Florentine sculptures in the world are here, at the Opera del Duomo Museum, for you to explore. Continue onwards to the Baptistery of San Giovanni, one of the oldest churches in Florence, located right in front of the cathedral. The Baptistery is topped by an eight-segment dome resting on its walls but it is best known for its three sets of bronze doors that come with relief sculptures - Michelangelo dubbed the east doors the Gates of Paradise.

Duomo Florence

Monday10:15 AM - 03:45 PM
Tuesday10:15 AM - 03:45 PM
Wednesday10:15 AM - 03:45 PM
Thursday10:15 AM - 03:45 PM
Friday10:15 AM - 03:45 PM
Saturday10:15 AM - 03:45 PM
SundayClosed

Opera Del Duomo Museum

Monday09:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 06:30 PM

Duomo's Giotto Bell Tower

Monday08:15 AM - 06:45 PM
Tuesday08:15 AM - 06:45 PM
Wednesday08:15 AM - 06:45 PM
Thursday08:15 AM - 06:45 PM
Friday08:15 AM - 06:45 PM
Saturday08:15 AM - 06:45 PM
Sunday08:15 AM - 06:45 PM

Brunelleschi's Dome

Monday08:15 AM - 06:45 PM
Tuesday08:15 AM - 06:45 PM
Wednesday08:15 AM - 06:45 PM
Thursday08:15 AM - 06:45 PM
Friday08:15 AM - 06:45 PM
Saturday08:15 AM - 04:30 PM
Sunday12:45 PM - 04:30 PM

Crypt of Santa Reparata

Monday10:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday10:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Wednesday10:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Thursday10:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Friday10:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Saturday10:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Sunday01:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Baptistery of Saint John

Monday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM
Tuesday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM
Wednesday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM
Thursday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM
Friday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM
Saturday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM
Sunday08:30 AM - 07:30 PM

What's not allowed

  • Strict dress code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders. Sandals/flip-flops, hats, and sunglasses must be removed before entry.

  • Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.

  • Leave your luggage and backpacks behind. Only small bags are allowed inside the museum.

Accessibility

  • Ramps are available at the Museum, Cathedral, Baptistry, and Santa Reparata for easy access.

  • The Dome and Bell Tower are not accessible by wheelchair and not recommended for guests with mobility issues, back problems, or heart conditions.

  • Guide dogs (with relevant certification) are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • The tickets are valid for 3 consecutive days from the date of visit. However, access to the Crypt of Santa Reparata, Brunelleschi's Dome, & Giotto's Bell Tower is timed and must be visited on the date and time selected during checkout.

  • Check your calendars before booking! The Opera del Duomo Museum is closed on the first Tuesday of each month.

  • The doors to the Cathedral close at 3:45pm and remain closed on Sundays and religious holidays. Plan your visit accordingly.

  • While entry to Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is free, you require tickets to access the rest of the complex.

  • Unfortunately, due to restoration works, the mosaics in the vault of the Baptistery are not visible.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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