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Brunelleschi's dome guides

Everything to sort out before you climb: which ticket, what the stairs are really like, the bell tower question, what to do when the dome is sold out, the terraces, and children.

Brunelleschi Dome Tickets 2026: Passes, Prices & BookingThe one pass that climbs the dome, what it costs and when a tour is worth more.Read the guide →Climbing Brunelleschi's Dome 2026: The 463 Steps, Stage by Stage463 steps, the fresco gallery, the narrow shells and the best slot.Read the guide →Duomo Dome vs Bell Tower 2026: Which Climb to Pick463 steps or 414: the harder climb, the better view and the 2026 scaffolding.Read the guide →Duomo Dome Sold Out 2026: How to Still Climb ItWhat the grey 0 means, tours that hold slots, and the bell tower plan B.Read the guide →Duomo Terraces Tour 2026: The Rooftop Walk and Dome ClimbThe guided-only roof walk at 32 metres, and the tours that go there.Read the guide →Climbing the Duomo with Kids 2026: Ages, Prices & TipsAges per tour, child prices, strollers and the easier bell tower.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your dome tour

The three tours most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with what is included and who climbs with you.

Dome Climb with Duomo Museum Tour Guide on the stairs ★ 4.92.5 hoursFree cancellation

Dome Climb with Duomo Museum Tour
Museum guidedMax 15Ages 8+

An hour in the Opera del Duomo Museum with the original Gates of Paradise, then the cathedral and the climb. Guests say the guide climbs with the group.

What's included
  • Guided tour of the Opera del Duomo Museum
  • Cathedral visit and the dome climb with your guide
  • 72-hour pass for the bell tower and baptistery
  • Headsets, groups of up to 15
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$136per person Reserve
Duomo Tour with Dome Climb & Terraces Most booked ★ 4.82 to 4 hoursFree cancellation

Duomo Tour with Dome Climb & Terraces
Dome slot heldTerraces optionAges 7+

A guide walks you through the cathedral, then you climb to the dome on a held slot. Pick the option with the rooftop terraces: the dome ribs right beside you at 32 metres.

What's included
  • Guided visit inside the cathedral
  • Reserved Brunelleschi's Dome climb (all options)
  • Duomo terraces in the Dome & Terraces option
  • Pass for the bell tower, baptistery, crypt and museum
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$92per person Reserve
Evening Dome Climb with Private Terraces After hours ★ 4.92 hoursFree cancellation

Evening Dome Climb with Private Terraces
After hoursTerracesAges 7+

Climb the dome and walk the terraces in the evening, after the day crowds have gone. You leave with the cathedral's Key Master as the lights go off inside.

What's included
  • After-hours entry to the cathedral
  • Private access to the Duomo terraces
  • Brunelleschi's Dome climb
  • 72-hour pass for the museum, baptistery, crypt and bell tower
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$224per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

A guided cathedral visit, a held dome slot and, in one option, the rooftop terraces. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the dome and terraces tour