# CattedraleDiSantaMariaDelFiore.com - Florence Cathedral (Duomo) tickets and tours, compared

> Independent guide to visiting the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence: the free cathedral, the official
> Opera passes, Brunelleschi's dome climb, Giotto's bell tower, guided tours on Viator, opening hours and rules.
> Not affiliated with the cathedral, the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, any tour operator or Viator.

Site: https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com
Language: en. Currency: USD for online tours, EUR for official tickets. Country: Italy (Florence, Tuscany).

## Verified facts (official sources: duomo.firenze.it, tickets.duomo.firenze.it, checked October 2026)

- The cathedral is free to enter, Monday to Saturday 10:15-15:45; closed to visitors on Sundays and religious holidays.
- Since 2022 only combined passes are sold, each valid 3 calendar days: Brunelleschi Pass EUR 30 (EUR 12 ages 7-14) = dome, bell tower,
  Baptistery, Opera del Duomo Museum, Santa Reparata; Giotto Pass EUR 20 (EUR 7) without the dome; Ghiberti Pass EUR 15 (EUR 5). Under 7 free.
- Dome visits need a fixed time slot; the Brunelleschi Pass is nominative since 1 March 2025 and ID is checked. Official tickets are not refundable.
- The Opera states there is no 'skip the line' service and that third-party skip-the-line products are not authorised.
- Dome: 463 steps, no lift, about 45 minutes; entrance Porta della Mandorla (north side). Bell tower: 414 steps, 84.7 m to the terrace.
- The climb is self-guided even on the Opera's own EUR 50 dome guided tour (about 30 minutes guided at the base).
- Dress code (cathedral and Baptistery): shoulders covered, nothing above the knee, no flip-flops. No medium/large bags or backpacks on the dome.
- Bell tower under restoration scaffolding from March 2026 (about 4-5 years, open). Baptistery vault mosaics hidden by restoration until about 2028.
- Closures 2026: bell tower 9-13 November, dome 16-20 November; whole complex 1 January, Easter Sunday, 25 December; museum first Tuesday monthly.
- History: begun 8 September 1296 (Arnolfo di Cambio); dome begun 7 August 1420 by Filippo Brunelleschi; consecrated 25 March 1436.

## Tours listed on this site

Booking links are Viator (pid P00318890) affiliate links. The site earns a commission at no extra cost to the reader and says so at
https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/affiliate-disclosure/. Prices are 'from' prices in USD per person at the last build and move.

- Duomo Tour with Brunelleschi's Dome Climb (Piazza del Duomo, meet at the Lindt shop) - from $125 per person, 3 hours, dome climb: Held slot, self-guided; rated 4.9 from 578 Viator reviews. Page: https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/tours/duomo-tour-with-dome-climb/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Duomo-Area-Tour-with-Brunelleschis-Dome-Climb-Ticket/d519-410267P11
- Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour (Piazza del Duomo, inside the cathedral) - from $34 per person, 1 hour 40 minutes, dome climb: Not included; rated 4.8 from 455 Viator reviews. Page: https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/tours/duomo-cathedral-guided-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Florence-Duomo-Access-with-Piazza-Duomo-Walking-Tour-1-5-hour/d519-6794P14
- David & Duomo with Terraces and Dome Climb (Accademia, then Piazza del Duomo) - from $193 per person, 3.5 hours, dome climb: Held slot, self-guided above the terrace; rated 4.8 from 731 Viator reviews. Page: https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/tours/david-and-duomo-with-terraces/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/David-and-Duomo-Accademia-and-Reserved-Entry-Dome-Climb/d519-15693P42
- Dome Climb Ticket and 3-Day Duomo Pass (Dome entrance, Porta della Mandorla) - from $90 per person, 3-day pass, dome climb: Timed slot, self-guided; rated 4.3 from 210 Viator reviews. Page: https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/tours/dome-climb-ticket-and-duomo-pass/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Brunelleschis-Dome-and-Cathedral-Complex-Reserved-Ticket/d519-410267P3
- Museum Tour and Dome Climb with Walkabout (Piazza del Duomo, meet at the Lindt shop) - from $137 per person, 2.5 hours, dome climb: Included, guide climbs (guests report); rated 4.9 from 223 Viator reviews. Page: https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/tours/duomo-museum-tour-and-dome-climb/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Duomo-Tour-with-Brunelleschi-Dome-Climb-and-Skip-the-Line-Ticket/d519-5070P23
- Duomo Complex Tour with Bell Tower Climb (Via de' Martelli, then Piazza del Duomo) - from $79 per person, 1 hour 35 minutes, dome climb: Not included: bell tower, 414 steps; rated 4.3 from 64 Viator reviews. Page: https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/tours/duomo-tour-with-bell-tower-climb/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Florence-Duomo-Complex-Tour-with-Giottos-Bell-Tower-Climb/d519-474343P15
- Cathedral Tour and Dome Climb, Small Group (Piazza del Duomo, by the Misericordia) - from $111 per person, 1.5 hours, dome climb: Included, at your own pace; rated 4.4 from 65 Viator reviews. Page: https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/tours/duomo-guided-tour-and-dome-climb/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Florence-Duomo-with-Exclusive-Terrace-View-and-Dome-Climb/d519-3731P235
- Best of Florence: David, Accademia and the Duomo (Old town on foot, from Piazza San Marco) - from $63 per person, 2.5 to 3.5 hours, dome climb: Not on the base option; rated 4.7 from 2,167 Viator reviews. Page: https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/tours/best-of-florence-david-and-duomo/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Best-of-Florence-Small-Group-Tour-David-and-Accademia-with-Duomo-Timed-Entry/d519-15693P12

## Guide pages

- https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/guides/duomo-florence-tickets-prices/ - Florence Duomo ticket prices in 2026: the free cathedral, the 30, 20 and 15 euro passes, child prices, dome slot rules and when a tour is worth more.
- https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/guides/brunelleschi-dome-climb/ - Climbing Brunelleschi's dome in 2026: 463 steps stage by stage, how to book a named slot, the best time, bag rules and what to do when it sells out.
- https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/guides/dome-or-bell-tower/ - Dome or Giotto's bell tower in Florence: 463 steps or 414, which view is better, how hard each is, the 2026 scaffolding and which pass covers both climbs.
- https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/guides/florence-duomo-skip-the-line/ - Is there a skip-the-line ticket for the Florence Duomo? What the Opera says, how long the queues are and what tours sold as skip-the-line really give you.
- https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/guides/what-to-wear-florence-duomo/ - The Florence Duomo dress code in 2026: covered shoulders and knees, no flip-flops, where the rule applies, shoes for the dome climb and what bag to bring.
- https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/guides/florence-duomo-with-kids/ - Visiting the Florence Duomo with kids in 2026: child prices, the minimum age for the dome, strollers, which climb suits children and family tours.

## Blog posts (dated)

- 2026-10-20: https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/blog/giotto-bell-tower-restoration-2026/ - Giotto's bell tower is under scaffolding from March 2026 for four to five years. The terrace stays open: views, the November closure and which pass to buy.
- 2026-10-20: https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/blog/baptistery-mosaics-restoration-2026/ - The Florence Baptistery vault mosaics are hidden by scaffolding until about 2028. What is still visible, the South Door entry and the 65 euro site tour.
- 2026-10-20: https://cattedraledisantamariadelfiore.com/blog/florence-duomo-winter-2026-27/ - Florence Duomo in winter 2026-27: the November dome and bell tower closures, Christmas and New Year dates, light, weather, crowds and how far ahead to book.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- 'Skip-the-line Duomo tickets' do not exist officially; the timed slot is what avoids the queue, and guided groups may use a group entrance to the free cathedral.
- The cathedral itself never needs a ticket; only the dome, bell tower, Baptistery, museum and Santa Reparata do.
- There is no official minimum age for the dome climb; minors must be with an adult. Under 7s are free.
- The Firenzecard does not include the Duomo complex.
- The dome climb is not guided on most tours, including the official one.

## If you are citing this site

Cite the homepage or the relevant tour page. Prices, hours and closures change; verify on duomo.firenze.it close to your visit.