Brunelleschi Dome Climb and Duomo Complex Ticket
At a glance
Brunelleschi Dome Climb and Duomo Complex Ticket is a 1 day – 3 days guided experience in Florence, Italy, operated by Walks in town. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 210 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $90.48 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Cathedral ground floor anytime entry through the crypt entrance, Audio guide app, Cathedral complex 72-hour anytime pass (bell tower, baptistery, crypt, and cathedral museum).
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1 day – 3 days
- Group
- Small group, up to 45 travellers
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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.
What's included
What's included
- Cathedral ground floor anytime entry through the crypt entrance
- Audio guide app
- Cathedral complex 72-hour anytime pass (bell tower, baptistery, crypt, and cathedral museum)
- Brunelleschi's Dome Timed Entry Ticket
Not included
- Tour Guide if not booked the tour option
- Bell Tower climb and Crypt from 2027 - following changes to the venue’s ticketing arrangements
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Climb up at the very top of the Brunelleschi's Dome, admire the Last Judgment fresco by Vasari
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Stop 2 · 1h
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.
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Stop 3 · 45m
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.
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Stop 4 · 45m
Climb up on the top of the bell tower (not included from 2027) 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.
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Stop 5 · 30m
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.
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Stop 6 · 30m
Step down into the Santa Reparata Crypt (not included from 2027) 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.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- 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.
- - For visits through December 31, 2026, Giotto’s Bell Tower and Santa Reparata 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. - Your reserved Brunelleschi’s Dome climb and Cathedral access remain included. The Cathedral can be visited independently once on any of the 3 calendar days covered by your ticket, subject to opening hours and religious services. The ticket price remains unchanged.
- Not reccomended for people who are claustrophobic or suffer from vertigo
- Brunelleschi pass: Dome, Bell Tower, Baptistery, Opera del Duomo Museum and Santa Reparata.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Brunelleschi Dome Climb and Duomo Complex Ticket take?
The experience lasts about 1 day – 3 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $90.48 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Cathedral ground floor anytime entry through the crypt entrance; Audio guide app; Cathedral complex 72-hour anytime pass (bell tower, baptistery, crypt, and cathedral museum); Brunelleschi's Dome Timed Entry Ticket.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 210 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Florence.
