Why it is worth doing
The complex is much more than the Dome. The Baptistery, Museum and Santa Reparata explain the cathedral and deserve time of their own.
How to plan it
- 01
Buy only through the official website and choose the Dome or Bell Tower first.
- 02
For the Dome, check the slot carefully because named tickets cannot be changed.
- 03
Arrive with little luggage, use the required storage when instructed and carry ID.
- 04
Spread the Museum, Baptistery and Santa Reparata across the pass's three calendar days.
Local tips
- The Dome has 463 steps and no lift.
- Climbing both towers in one morning leaves little energy for Florence.
- Check access the day before because religious services can change opening times.
Information updated: June 28, 2026
Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore
Schedules and prices can change. Check the official information before you go.
Keep exploring
- Enter the Uffizi with five works in mind
Choose five works or rooms before you enter. The museum becomes readable and leaves room for genuine surprises.
- Cross the Arno and find workshops still at work
Walk through Santo Spirito, San Frediano and Porta Romana while looking into real workshops, not only souvenir windows.
- Start your day at Sant'Ambrogio Market
Arrive while the market is properly working, notice what residents buy and build a simple breakfast or lunch.