Brunelleschi's Dome and Cathedral Complex Reserved Ticket
Description
Get inside the Brunelleschi's dome at a specific time and climb up on the very top for a breathtaking panoramic view. Admire the Last Judgment fresco by Zuccari and Vasari. Before or after your dome visit you have 72h to visit anytime all the other sites of the cathedral complex, including the cathedral itself, the Giotto's bell tower, the baptistery, the crypt of Santa Reparata and the Opera Museum of the Dome, home of the three original doors of the baptistery includin the one made by Ghiberti. The 72h starts at 12am on your visit day.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Climb up at the very top of the Brunelleschi's Dome, admire the Last Judgment fresco by Vasari
Admire the original three doors of the baptistery included the one made by Ghiberti. See a reconstruction of the original facade of the cathedral. Discover one of the three Pieta by Michelangelo.. This ticket is valid 3 days for this site. You can use it to for one access and spend inside how much time you want. Closed the first tuesday of each month.
Walk on the ground floor of the cathedral. This ticket is valid 3 days for this site. You can use it to for one access and spend inside how much time you want. Closed on Sundays and during Christian holidays.
Climb up on the top of the bell tower for a special perspective of the Dome. This ticket is valid 3 days for this site. You can use it to for one access and spend inside how much time you want. Bell tower is under restoration from 11th till 15th November and can not be visited during these days. Bell tower is under restoration from 3rd till 7th February and can not be visited during these days.
Walk through the Saint John baptistery. This ticket is valid 3 days for this site. You can use it to for one access and spend inside how much time you want. It close at 2pm on the first Sunday of each month.
Step down into the Santa Reparata Crypt inside the cathedral. This ticket is valid 3 days for this site. You can use it to for one access and spend inside how much time you want. It opens at 1:30pm on Sundays.
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Important Information
- 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
- No backpacks and luggages are allowed inside
- Your official tickets will be sent the evening before your activity by Whatsapp, iMessage or email.
- The Cathedral and the crypt remain closed on Sundays and during Christian holidays
- The Cathedral may be closed for liturgical reasons without notice
- The Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault.
- Every first Sunday of the month the Baptistery will close at 2.00 pm.
- The Museum is closed on the first Tuesday of each month.
- Bell tower is under restoration from 11th till 15th November 24 and can not be visited during these days. Bell tower is under restoration from 3rd till 7th February 25 and can not be visited during these days.
- Not reccomended for people who are claustrophobic or suffer from vertigo
Reviews(205)
Good advice to go early. Attention 2x + 400 steps to climb.
Merci pour votre avis 😊 Vous avez tout à fait raison : partir tôt est souvent la meilleure façon de profiter pleinement de l'expérience. Et oui, entre le Dôme et le Campanile, les jambes s'en souviennent ! Mais les vues au sommet valent largement l'effort. Merci encore d'avoir partagé votre expérience 🙏 John
clear communication and hassle free entry! we had no trouble entering the cupola, giotto’s tower, and the museo dell’opera!
Hi! Thank you for sharing this. That’s exactly what we aim for: clear communication and a smooth, hassle-free experience across all sites. Glad everything worked perfectly for you 🙏 John
The dome climb is not for those with mobility issues. Very rewarding once you reach the top. perfect weather is a big key to maximizing the experience. We did not experience other options from the package, but overall is a great box checker!!
Hey David! Grazie mille - really appreciate this. You said it well: it’s a bit of an effort, but the payoff at the top makes it worth it. And yes, good weather definitely takes it to another level 🔝 Thanks for sharing your experience 🙏 John
Great experience. Easy use. Recommended to buy tickets for exhibits for ease and quickness. All the spaces were easy to get into especially when it’s really busy.
Hi! Really appreciate this - thank you. That’s exactly the idea behind this experience: keep things simple and smooth, especially when Florence gets busy. Glad everything was easy to access and worked the way it should. And yes… having everything ready in advance makes a big difference here. Thanks again for the recommendation 🙏 Enjoy the rest of your trip! John
John was a great guide. We followed his instructions on where to go and it was super smooth. I recommend downloading the PDF to the phone. You need this to enter all exhibits so being familiar with the PDF and making it large so the readers see it. We needed it for the dome twice, the cyrpt entry to the Duomo (near the bell tower), the cyrpt entry in the basilica and the bapteristy. All the entry people if you had the PDF accessible. There are line but just follow these for the entries with tickets. You can wait until the afternoon too. John is great and respsonsive if you have questions, he was great.
Hi, Thank you for your detailed feedback! Really appreciate you sharing these practical tips - having the PDF ready on your phone definitely makes the experience much smoother across the different entrances. Glad everything felt easy to navigate and that the instructions helped along the way. Thanks again for your kind words and support! Best regards, John Walks in Town
Great experience appreciate John’s help made for great day
Hi, Thank you for your feedback! Really appreciate your kind words - glad I could help make your day even better. Hope to see you again in Florence! Best regards, John Walks in Town
Stunning, most beautiful way to see all of Florence! But before you do make sure you are ready to climb a lot of stairs. 463 to be exact!
Dear Deanna, Thank you for your feedback! Stunning is the right word - and yes, those 463 steps are part of the adventure! Well worth it once you reach the top. Hope to see you again in Florence. Warm regards, John Walks in Town
We were not able to use our voucher at the Dome, we had no way to print it out so the staff at the Dome refused us entry- so $160 wasted- never again
Dear Valerie, We’re very sorry to hear about your experience - we completely understand how frustrating this must have been. All our tickets are provided in digital format and are valid directly from the phone, without the need to print. We also send detailed instructions in advance, along with contact details for assistance on the day. We tried to be available during your scheduled time, including having a team member at the meeting point, but unfortunately we were not able to connect. That said, we truly regret that you were not able to enjoy the experience, and we understand your disappointment. If you’re open to it, please reach out to us directly - we’d be happy to review your case and see how we can assist further. Warm regards, John Walks in Town
We took the full ticket and divided the visit into two days. First day cathedral baptistery dome second day bell tower and museum. The climbs to the dome and the bell tower are tiring but the view from the top is worth all the effort
Ciao Cristina, grazie mille per aver condiviso la tua esperienza! Ottima scelta dividere la visita in due giornate — è il modo ideale per godersi con calma tutto il complesso del Duomo. E sì… la salita alla cupola e al campanile richiede un po’ di energia, ma la vista dall’alto ripaga davvero ogni sforzo! Grazie ancora e speriamo di rivederti presto a Firenze 😊 Un caro saluto, John Walks in Town
Fantastic from start to finish, I cannot recommend highly enough this experience Tickets arrived promptly and with no issue ant fault supplier
Hi Tom, Thank you for your great feedback — really glad everything went smoothly from start to finish! We put a lot of care into making sure tickets are delivered clearly and on time, so it’s great to hear that everything worked without any issues on your side. Thanks again for choosing us, and enjoy the rest of your time in Florence! Best, John
