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Florence Cathedral Tickets with Optional Dome & Bell Tower Climb

Name: Florence Cathedral Tickets with Optional Dome & Bell Tower Climb
Start: 2024-05-12T13:30:00
End: 2024-05-12T14:15:00
Location: Florence Cathedral

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Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, along with the Baptistery and Opera del Duomo Museum. An upgrade lets you access Giotto's Bell Tower and Brunelleschi's Dome.

Highlights

Learn about the hushed secrets of the Florence Duomo and its controversial history.
Marvel at the stunning frescoes that line the interior of the dome and delve into the ancient Basilica of Santa Reparata.
With upgraded tickets, visit the impressive Giotto's Bell Tower and climb Brunelleschi’s world-famous masonry dome – the largest to ever be built.
Admire artworks covering over 720 years of history at the Opera del Duomo Museum.
Stand in awe at the Gates of Paradise at the Baptistery of Saint Giovanni.

Inclusions

Entry to Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral
Entry to the Crypt of Santa Reparata
Entry to Opera del Duomo Museum & Baptistery
Entry to Brunelleschi's Dome (optional)
Entry to Giotto's Bell Tower (optional)

Exclusions

Tour guide
Entry to the Secret Terrace

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, Spain, United Kingdom and over 71 countries have loved this experience

5/5

May, 2024

It's really beautiful to go back to Florence again. This is also my first time to buy digital tickets. Download the PDF file in advance, which is convenient to check and enjoy. It's really very convenient. I highly recommend you to buy it. Next time I will still buy travel tickets through this platform.

Stephen

5/5

May, 2024

Had an awesome time at the top of the Bell Tower, the Duomo was very interesting, but the Baptistry was a bit of a let down as they are doing restoration work inside so couldn't see any of the ceiling frescos. Would use headout again as tickets arrived promptly and no problems gaining access to the sites.

Veronica

5/5

May, 2024

Fantastic value, the bell tower was so worth the 400+ steps climb. Views were spectacular. It was amazing to skip the queue into the Cathedral. Highly recommend this experience.

Grace

3/5

May, 2024

I received an email from Headout stating that my meeting point for the ticket changed and it gave me a new addrress. I went to the new address 15 mintues before my appointment time. The new address, however, was the museum. I assumed that I was supposed to meet at the museum and then we'd be guided to the duomo from there. However, that was not the case. So when we eventually went to the duomo on our own, we were told we were late. Fortunately, the gentleman was gracious and let us in after I explained the situation. The ticket instructions were also unclear, as it states that the ticket is valid for 3 days. The ticket should be more clear and state that it's only valid for 3 days for 4 of the 5 attractions, not including the duomo. The entry and exit time listed on the ticket should state that that's the entry and exit time for the duomo. Nowhere does it state that. I only learned that after the fact.

Adam

5/5

May, 2024

Time very well spent. Both Italian Guides were really friendly and had a lot of knowlegle, especially some fun facts you can't find on first pages of guidebooks

Your experience

Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as The Duomo is a prominent landmark in Florence. Travel back in time through its hundreds of years of history and learn some interesting facts about the cathedral, a major architectural masterpiece ahead of its time.

Brunelleschi’s Dome continues to stun and intrigue to this day. The building plan was entered into a contest by Filippo Brunelleschi, an amateur architect with no serious training. After much contemplation, confusion, and controversy, his double-shell design was accepted and finally built. The result was a stunning masterpiece capable of withstanding lightning, earthquakes, and the passage of time.

If you choose a ticket with Giotto's Bell Tower, be prepared to climb over 400 steps! It's worth it in the end though as you'll be treated to a panoramic view of Florence. The Campanile is a true example of Florentine Gothic architecture from the 13th-century and was built by Giotto, one of the principal artists and architects of the time.

With the Museum and Baptistery ticket, you'll get to see over 750 works covering over 720 years of history. From Arnolfo to Donatello, up to Ghiberti and Michelangelo, the greatest Florentine sculptures in the world are here, at the Opera del Duomo Museum, for you to explore. Continue onwards to the Baptistery of San Giovanni, one of the oldest churches in Florence, located right in front of the cathedral. The Baptistery is topped by an eight-segment dome resting on its walls but it is best known for its three sets of bronze doors that come with relief sculptures - Michelangelo dubbed the east doors the Gates of Paradise.

Operating hours

Duomo Florence

Monday	10:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM - 6:30 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM - 6:30 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM - 6:30 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Friday	9:30 AM - 6:30 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM - 6:30 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

Opera Del Duomo Museum

Monday	8:30 AM - 7:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM
Tuesday	8:30 AM - 7:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM
Wednesday	8:30 AM - 7:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM
Thursday	8:30 AM - 7:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM
Friday	8:30 AM - 7:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM
Saturday	8:30 AM - 7:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM
Sunday	8:30 AM - 7:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM

Duomo's Giotto Bell Tower

Monday	8:15 AM - 6:45 PM
Tuesday	8:15 AM - 6:45 PM
Wednesday	8:15 AM - 6:45 PM
Thursday	8:15 AM - 6:45 PM
Friday	8:15 AM - 6:45 PM
Saturday	8:15 AM - 6:45 PM
Sunday	8:15 AM - 6:45 PM

Know before you go

Accessibility

The Dome & Bell Tower are not accessible for wheelchair users, guests with mobility issues, back problems, or heart conditions.

Additional information

Please note that the Cathedral closes by 3:45 pm and remains closed on Sundays. Entry to the Cathedral is free of charge.
The Museum is closed on the first Tuesday of each month.
Please note that the Baptistery is presently undergoing restoration efforts to preserve and restore its vaulted mosaic artwork.
Access to the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is free, without tickets but you will need to book tickets to enter other parks like the Crypt, Duomo Museum, Brunelleschi's Dome, and Giotto's Bell Tower.
Please note that there are 463 steps to the top of the Dome, and 414 steps to the top of Giotto's Bell Tower, with no elevator access.
The Opera Museum, Bell Tower, and Baptistery all have flexible entry. You'll be able to visit these sites within 72 hours of first use.
Dome access is timed and must be visited on the date & time selected during checkout.
Strict Dress Code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders. Sandals, headgear, and sunglasses are also not allowed.
All minors have to be accompanied by an adult.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.