Florence: Brunelleschi's Dome Climb & Cathedral Complex 72h Pass

Climbing Inside Brunelleschi's Dome: The View That Built a City

You climb Brunelleschi's Dome at your reserved time, see the interior frescoes, and get a 72-hour pass to visit the Florence Cathedral, bell tower, baptistery, crypt and museum complex whenever you choose within that window. Entry includes an audio guide and fast-track access through the crypt, so you move through the sites without waiting in the main queues. Tickets arrive by message the night before your visit.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see inside the dome without waiting in line and prefer to explore the cathedral complex on your own schedule across three days rather than as part of a guided group tour.

What’s included

Your ticket includes reserved timed entry to Brunelleschi's Dome with access to the lantern platform and interior frescoes, a 72-hour anytime pass to the Florence Cathedral ground floor, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Florence Baptistery, the Santa Reparata Crypt, and the Opera del Duomo Museum (home to Ghiberti's original baptistery doors and a Michelangelo Pietà), an audio guide app, and fast-track entry through the crypt entrance to skip the main cathedral queue.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Brunelleschi's Dome and Cathedral Complex

• Climb Brunelleschi's Dome top
• Admire Last Judgment fresco
• Visit Opera del Duomo Museum
• See original baptistery doors
• Walk inside Florence Duomo
• Climb Giotto's Bell Tower
• Walk through Saint John Baptistery
• Visit Santa Reparata Crypt

The Experience

You're climbing the 463 steps inside Brunelleschi's Dome at a time you've booked in advance, which means no queue and no guessing when you'll reach the top. The staircase spirals tight through the brick and stone, and when you step out onto the lantern platform, Florence spreads below you in every direction — the Arno, the hills, the terracotta roofs all the way to the edge of the valley. The Last Judgment fresco by Vasari and Zuccari covers the interior of the dome itself, so you're standing inside a painted sky. It takes about 30 to 45 minutes to climb, depending on how often you stop to catch your breath or stare at the frescoes.

Your ticket gives you 72 hours to visit the rest of the cathedral complex whenever you want — you don't have to do it all on the same day. That means you can come back to Giotto's Bell Tower another morning, walk through the Florence Duomo's ground floor on a different afternoon, spend time in the Opera del Duomo Museum looking at Ghiberti's original baptistery doors and one of Michelangelo's Pietà sculptures, and step down into the Santa Reparata Crypt without rushing. The 72 hours start at midnight on your dome visit day, so you have a real window to move through the complex at your own pace. You get an audio guide app included, so you're not dependent on a group or a scheduled tour time.

The fast-track entry through the crypt entrance means you skip the main cathedral line when you visit the ground floor, which saves time on days when the complex is crowded. The Florence Baptistery is there too — the one with the bronze doors everyone photographs — and it's part of the same pass. Just check the closure dates before you book: the cathedral and crypt close on Sundays and Christian holidays, the bell tower has restoration windows in mid-November and early February, and the museum shuts on the first Tuesday of each month. The baptistery closes early (2pm) on the first Sunday of each month. Your official tickets arrive by WhatsApp, iMessage or email the evening before, so you'll have them on your phone when you arrive.

Top questions

How many steps is the climb up Brunelleschi's Dome?

463 steps to the top of the lantern platform. The climb takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on pace and stops.

Can I visit all the cathedral sites on the same day?

Yes, but you don't have to. Your 72-hour pass lets you spread visits across three days — the dome is timed, the rest are anytime within the window.

What happens if I visit on a Sunday?

The cathedral ground floor and crypt are closed on Sundays and Christian holidays. The baptistery is open but closes at 2pm on the first Sunday of each month. The dome visit can still happen if booked for that day.

Is the audio guide included?

Yes, an audio guide app is included with your ticket.

When will I receive my tickets?

Official tickets are sent the evening before your visit by WhatsApp, iMessage or email.

Are backpacks allowed inside?

No, backpacks and luggage are not permitted inside the cathedral complex.

Is the climb difficult?

The climb is suitable for all fitness levels, but it's not recommended for people with claustrophobia, vertigo, or poor cardiovascular health due to the narrow spiral staircase and height.

Can I visit the bell tower if I'm there in November or February?

The bell tower is under restoration November 11–15 and February 3–7, and cannot be visited during those dates.