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Inside the Duomo
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Tours
- All tours
- Duomo Tour with Brunelleschi's Dome ClimbTwo guided hours in the Baptistery and museum, then a held slot on the dome. The 463-step climb itself is on your own.
- Duomo Cathedral Guided TourThe cheapest guided option: 40 minutes on the square and 45 inside the free cathedral. No dome, bell tower or museum tickets.
- David & Duomo with Terraces and Dome ClimbDavid at the Accademia, the cathedral, the north terrace with a guide, then the dome on your own. One morning, all booked.
- Dome Climb Ticket and 3-Day Duomo PassTicket only: a timed dome slot and the 3-day complex pass, no guide. Worth it only when the official calendar is sold out.
- Museum Tour and Dome Climb with WalkaboutA guided hour in the Opera museum, then the dome climb with a 72-hour pass. Guests report the guide climbs with the group.
- Duomo Complex Tour with Bell Tower ClimbA guided hour round the complex and the crypt, then 414 steps up Giotto's bell tower with the Giotto Pass. No dome.
- Cathedral Tour and Dome Climb, Small GroupHalf an hour inside the cathedral with a guide, then the dome at your own pace. Baptistery, bell tower and museum on the ticket.
- Best of Florence: David, Accademia and the DuomoDavid at the Accademia, the cathedral and the old town on foot, ending at Ponte Vecchio. A separate morning; no dome climb.
Guides
- All guides
- Tickets & pricesWhat's free, what each pass costs and which one you need.
- The dome climb463 steps, the fresco up close and the city at your feet.
- Dome or bell towerTwo climbs, two views: stand on the dome or look at it.
- Skip the lineWhat skip-the-line means at the Duomo, and what it doesn't.
- What to wearThe dress code, the right shoes and the bag rules.
- With kidsChild prices, climbs for small legs and where to park the stroller.
Blog
- All posts
- Bell tower restorationScaffolding, terrace views, the November closure, which pass.
- Baptistery mosaics restorationHidden vault, the 65 euro site tour, the South Door entry.
- Winter 2026-27Closures, short days, weather and booking lead times.
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Quick answers
- Is the Florence Duomo free to enter?
- How much are Duomo tickets in 2026?
- Do you need to book the dome climb in advance?
- How many steps are there to the top of the Duomo?
- Is there a skip-the-line ticket for the Duomo?
- Should I climb the dome or the bell tower?
- Is the dome climb guided on a tour?
- What is the dress code at Florence Cathedral?
- Can children climb the Duomo?
- When is the Duomo closed?
- Why do Viator tours cost more than the official pass?
- Can I bring a backpack up the dome?