Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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

Tour duration: Approximately 2 hours with your expert guide, plus 45–60 minutes for the Dome climb. Total experience: around 3 hours.

Tour itinerary: Most departures explore the Baptistery, Opera del Duomo Museum and Cathedral exterior before the self-guided Dome climb.

Dome-first departures: Selected early departures begin with the Dome and continue with the Museum, both covered during the 2-hour guided experience. Other included monuments can be visited independently.

Museum closure: The Opera del Duomo Museum is closed on the FIRST Tuesday of each month. On these dates, the 2-hour guided tour covers the Dome, Baptistery and Cathedral façade. The Museum can be visited independently during the following two days.

Cathedral access: The Cathedral interior can be visited independently, subject to opening hours. It is closed to tourist visits on Sundays and during religious services and holidays.

Baptistery: Closes at 1:30 PM on the first Sunday of each month. The ceiling mosaics are currently undergoing restoration and are not visible.

Dress code: Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter religious sites. Knee-length shorts are acceptable.

Bags and luggage: Backpacks, suitcases and large bags are not permitted inside the monuments. Free luggage storage is available at Piazza del Duomo 38R. Small handbags are permitted, subject to security checks.

3-day pass: Valid for 3 consecutive calendar days, starting on the date of your Dome climb. Each included monument can be visited once, subject to opening hours.

Dome tickets and ID: No ID checks for our guests.

Ticket delivery: Official Duomo tickets are sent separately, usually the evening before your visit, via iMessage/WhatsApp or email. Please download them before arrival.

2026 ticket inclusions: For visits through December 31, 2026, your pass also includes independent access to Giotto's Bell Tower and Santa Reparata Crypt.

2027 ticket changes: From January 1, 2027, Giotto's Bell Tower and Santa Reparata Crypt are no longer included. Dome, Baptistery and Museum access remain included, with independent Cathedral visits subject to opening hours.

Special experiences: Cathedral Terraces and After-Hours access are included only when explicitly stated in your selected booking option.

Dome climb: 463 steps, narrow staircases and no elevator.

Health restrictions: Not recommended for pregnant travelers or people with heart or respiratory conditions, vertigo, claustrophobia or serious mobility difficulties.

Children: Minors must be accompanied by an adult during the Dome climb.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.