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Florence Cathedral Guided Tour (Optional Dome & Bell Tower Climb)

Tour guide with group at Florence Duomo, ready for optional Cupola Climb, Florence, Italy.
Florence Cathedral interior with intricate frescoes and stained glass windows.
Visitors climbing Brunelleschi's Dome at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy.
Group of tourists on a guided tour of Florence Duomo, preparing for the optional Cupola Climb, with the magnificent cathedral in the background

Duration

1 hr - 2 hr 30 min

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    • Explore Florence's Cathedral Square with a guided tour, gaining expert insights on the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Opera Museum.

    • In the language of your choice, delve into the marble façade and ornate frescoes of Florence Cathedral.

    • After your tour, get the freedom to self-explore, and even climb Brunelleschi's Dome and Giotto's Bell Tower if you choose the right ticket option.

    • Elevate your visit with a 1-hour walking tour of Florence’s most iconic sites.

    • Guided tour of the Florence Cathedral Complex with entry

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

    • Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish or French-speaking guide (as per option selected)

    • Access to Giotto's Bell Tower (as per option selected)

    • Access to Brunelleschi's Dome (as per option selected)

    • 1-hour walking tour of Florence (as per option selected)

    • Access to the Secret Terraces
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Spain and over 36 countries have loved this experience

    M. Filomena Andrade

    M.

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    The ticketing experience worked out just fine, the only negative point I would like to mention is that on the day of the visit to the Cathedral we had to wait for more than 1 hour on the line along with dozens of other people, all of us under heavy heat, even though we had booked a guided tour! It was not pleasant! I must say however that our tour guide, Rosa, was extremely nice and made every efforts to overcome the situation but it was a matter of internal organization at the Cathedral. As a suggestion, they shoul be more careful with the booking of the slots to avoid these situations, particularly when major crowds are expected.
    Heather Heiligenthal

    Heather

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Guide was really great. I think her name was Regina? She was very knowledgeable and energetic. Climb to duomo was awesome. Such spectacular views. 463 steps to the top. Being water on this trip. Especially if during the summer Thank you!
    Kim Shoquist

    Kim

    May, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Knowledgeable tour guide answered questions
    meghan harbaugh

    Meghan

    May, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Very knowledgeable. Very professional.
    Victoria T Smith

    Victoria

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Excellent guide. Very well spoken and educated well worth it.
  • Faith, history, art

    The Duomo Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a unique and rich blend of faith, history, and art. Explore the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the most ancient churches in Florence. Dive into the knowledge of the expert guide to discover what makes this place so inimitable and unique.

    Climbing the Cupola

    At the end of the tour, your guide will lead you to the entrance of the Cupola. From here, you can climb to the top and discover it at your leisure. Halfway through your journey to the top, you will get to see the magnificent arched fresco of The Last Judgement by Giorgio Vasari. The vivid imagery replete with realism will not fail to leave a mark on you. The end of your journey will be rewarded by the breathtaking 360-degree panorama of Florence.

  • Duomo Florence

    Monday10:15am - 03:45pm
    Tuesday10:15am - 03:45pm
    Wednesday10:15am - 03:45pm
    Thursday10:15am - 03:45pm
    Friday10:15am - 03:45pm
    Saturday10:15am - 03:45pm
    SundayClosed

    Opera Del Duomo Museum

    Monday09:45am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Tuesday08:30am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Wednesday08:30am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Thursday08:30am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Friday08:30am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Saturday08:30am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Sunday08:30am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:30pm

    Duomo's Giotto Bell Tower

    Monday08:15am - 06:45pm
    Tuesday08:15am - 06:45pm
    Wednesday08:15am - 06:45pm
    Thursday08:15am - 06:45pm
    Friday08:15am - 06:45pm
    Saturday08:15am - 06:45pm
    Sunday08:15am - 06:45pm

    Crypt of Santa Reparata

    Monday10:15am - 04:00pm
    Tuesday10:15am - 04:00pm
    Wednesday10:15am - 04:00pm
    Thursday10:15am - 04:00pm
    Friday10:15am - 04:00pm
    Saturday10:15am - 04:00pm
    Sunday01:30pm - 04:00pm

    Baptistery of Saint John

    Monday08:30am - 07:30pm
    Tuesday08:30am - 07:30pm
    Wednesday08:30am - 07:30pm
    Thursday08:30am - 07:30pm
    Friday08:30am - 07:30pm
    Saturday08:30am - 07:30pm
    Sunday08:30am - 07:30pm
  • 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

    • There are a whopping 463 steps to the top of the Dome and 414 steps to the top of Giotto's Bell Tower, with no elevator access. Are you up for the challenge?

    • Dome access is so exclusive, even guides can't get in. Yep, you read that right! Dome access is just for the privileged few, so you'll be unaccompanied for that part of the tour.

    • Baptistery: Please note that the Baptistery's vault mosaics are currently under restoration and are not visible. The Baptistery closes at 2pm every first Sunday of the month.

    • Opera del Duomo Museum: The museum is closed every first Tuesday of the month.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

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

    Meeting point

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

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