Florence Cathedral Guided Tour & Brunelleschi's Dome Climb

Explore the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with an expert local guide, connecting its art and architecture to Florence’s Renaissance history. A reserved ticket lets you climb Brunelleschi’s Dome independently, at your own pace rather than with the guide.

Itinerary

1. Meet your guide at Piazza del Duomo, near Museo della Misericordia and in front of Giotto’s Bell Tower. Look for a blue City Wonders flag. Departure times are 10:00, 10:30, and 14:30.
2. Enter the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore for a 30-minute guided tour in a group of no more than 15 guests.
3. Discover the Cathedral’s art, architecture, and history, and hear stories about Brunelleschi’s Dome.
4. Climb Brunelleschi’s Dome independently during a 1-hour self-guided visit. Climb 463 steps, admire the Last Judgment frescoes up close, and take in panoramic views across Florence.
5. Continue exploring at your own pace with your included three-day Duomo Complex pass, which covers the Opera del Duomo Museum, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, and the Crypt of Santa Reparata.
6. The guided tour ends at Florence Cathedral. After your independent Dome climb, exit at Piazza del Duomo at 11:30, 12:00, or 16:00, depending on your departure time, and continue using your three-day pass at your own pace.

What's Included

• Guided tour inside Florence Cathedral
• Reserved ticket for an independent Dome climb
• Three-day Duomo Complex pass covering the Opera del Duomo Museum, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Santa Reparata Crypt and the Baptistery
• Headsets for the guided tour

Important details

• A good level of fitness is required. The Dome climb involves 463 steps with no lift, and the tour cannot accommodate mobility issues.
• The narrow spaces on the Dome climb are not suitable if you have claustrophobia.
• Cover your shoulders and knees to enter the Cathedral. Entry may be refused if you do not meet the dress code.
• Do not bring backpacks or bulky bags. No storage is available, and bringing a backpack may mean missing the tour.
• Your Duomo Complex pass is valid for three consecutive calendar days beginning on your selected visit date, with one visit per included monument. Visit any monument with a timed reservation on its booked date and at its booked time.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure.