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Florence Panoramic View Giotto's Bell Tower
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Experience the breathtaking panoramic views of Florence from Giotto’s Bell Tower. Explore the stunning art and architecture as you climb to the top for an unparalleled view of the city.
Experience the breathtaking panoramic views of Florence from Giotto’s Bell Tower. Explore the stunning art and architecture as you climb to the top for an unparalleled view of the city.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Campanile di Giotto - You will Climb to 414 steps to see the panoramic view of Florence. You can see the wonderful dome of the cathedral, 360 degree views of the rooftops of Florence, and beyond. Your climb with a view of the hexagonal panels inspired by Genesis. As you continue your journey, you will see the Lozenges, a creation of Andrea Pisano…
- Campanile di Giotto - You will Climb to 414 steps to see the panoramic view of Florence. You can see the wonderful dome of the cathedral, 360 degree views of the rooftops of Florence, and beyond. Your climb with a view of the hexagonal panels inspired by Genesis. As you continue your journey, you will see the Lozenges, a creation of Andrea Pisano – a popular Italian architect. Your climb will conclude with the last three levels, a feat in symmetry by Francesco Talenti, known for his influence on architecture in Florence.
- Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - After The climb of Giotto Bell Tower. you will visit the Interior Cathedral and the exterior of Florence Duomo (aka the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral) is sure to catch your eye, the real beauty of the place lies in its history from a priority entrance
- Museo dell’Opera del Duomo - The Museo dell’Opera del Duomo in Florence, Italy is a museum containing many of the original works of art created for Florence Cathedral, including the adjacent Florence Baptistery and Giotto’s Campanile
- The Baptistery of St. John - The Florence Baptistery, also known as the Baptistery of Saint John, is a religious building in Florence, Italy, and has the status of a minor basilica. The octagonal baptistery stands in both the Piazza del Duomo and the Piazza San Giovanni, across from Florence Cathedral and the Campanile di Giotto.
What's Included
- Opera del Duomo Museum
- The Baptistery of St. John
- Entry to Giotto’s Bell Tower for panoramic view of Florence
- Cathedral Maria del Fiore with crypt express entrance line
- Opera del Duomo Museum
- The Baptistery of St. John
- Entry to Giotto’s Bell Tower for panoramic view of Florence
- Cathedral Maria del Fiore with crypt express entrance line
What's Not Included
- Tour Guide
- Climb to copula
- Cathedral only on Sunday But Crypt accessible in afternoon.
- Tour Guide
- Climb to copula
- Cathedral only on Sunday But Crypt accessible in afternoon.
Additional Information
Head to Giotto’s Bell Tower, an iconic symbol of Florentine Architecture. As you journey towards it, you’ll encounter exquisite works of art from renowned architects. Reach the top of the tower and behold the breathtaking, unmatched panoramic view of Florence. Start your ascent with a gaze upon hexagonal panels inspired by Genesis followed by the…
Head to Giotto’s Bell Tower, an iconic symbol of Florentine Architecture. As you journey towards it, you’ll encounter exquisite works of art from renowned architects. Reach the top of the tower and behold the breathtaking, unmatched panoramic view of Florence. Start your ascent with a gaze upon hexagonal panels inspired by Genesis followed by the ‘Lozenges’ designed by Andrea Pisano – a well-known Italian architect. Concluding your climb, you will encounter the final three levels showcasing perfect symmetry, a masterpiece by Francesco Talenti, a significant influencer of architecture in Florence.
- No Bag Packs/Luggage allowed
- For Cathedral you need to be covered from shoulders till knees
Location
Campanile di Giotto
Piazza del Duomo, Historical Center
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(47 Ratings)
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2012paulp45
Mar 20, 2026
Beautiful view of Florence - The view deserves because you have to overcome the 414 steps!
Beautiful 360° view.
Too bad the wire mesh prevents you from taking beautiful photos. Easier for photos at the top of the cathedral dome.
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Jennifer_p
Mar 20, 2026
Everything went smooth... - Everything went smooth picking up our tickets. At first we were having a hard time finding the gentleman holding sign but asked someone and found him. The views were amazing and worth the climb!
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Pam_m
Mar 5, 2026
Great to experience Florence iconic buildings - We all really enjoyed this experience. Early visit is a good idea as I think later in the day it would be very hot to climb 414 steps to the top of the bell tower. I chose this rather that the Duomo as you have to climb between the two layers of the dome, which, for some, may be a little claustrophobic. the Duomo is around 40 steps higher so not much in it in terms of the spectacular view you have from the top. its worth noting that there is only one set of stairs so up and down share the stairway some people wait for wider gaps to pass and others do not.
the entrance to the Cathedral is timed and you wait outside closed wooden doors near the bell tower not where the queue is for un-ticketed entrance. when it is your time slot they open the doors admit you and close them again, i can see how people have said finding entry is confusing. You cannot enter with a back pack of any size, it goes in a locker next to the museum so allow time to do this. Ladies you need to have your knees covered so do not wear shorts or a very short skirt/dress. Likewise shoulders must be covered so wear T-shirt/ short sleeved blouse or have a wrap to drape.
cathedral and crypt allow non flash photography. Your ticket allows you untimed entry to the Baptistery and museum until 18:00 giving you time for a coffee break / lunch
the buildings are cool, the tower is not so pick your time carefully as hotter months will be a tougher climb. I would agree that there is not a need to climb both tower and dome. We were happy with the tower and stunning views, but appreciate others may much prefer the experience of climbing the Duomo
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David
Dec 26, 2025
Beautiful Views from Giotto’s Bell Tower - I was a little unsure about tackling the steps at first, but after mustering the courage I made my way up Giotto’s Bell Tower — and I’m so glad I did. The views over Florence are absolutely stunning.
The staircase is quite narrow in places, so be prepared to step aside to let others pass. Thankfully, there are several floors along the way where you can pause, catch your breath, and sit down before continuing to the top. It’s well worth the climb for the incredible panorama waiting above.
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Dana_v
Dec 7, 2025
The bell tower - This was a self guided tour. The climb is rough but well worth it. The views were amazing. Thank god there were platforms to stop and rest
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Tim_m
Nov 21, 2025
Top day! - 10.15 ‘skip the queue’ access literally enabled us to be the first two people to enter the cathedral. The cathedral crypt was fascinating. The tower was definitely worth the 415 steps.
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Petecmalta
Nov 1, 2025
Art, history, and breathtaking beauty - As the queue to enter the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore was incredibly long and the tour of the dome fully booked, we opted to take the bell tower tour which also enabled us to visit the Cathedral, crypt and Baptistery.
Climbing Giotto’s Bell Tower, with its 414 steps, is both a challenge and a reward. At the top you can enjoy sweeping views of Florence with the red-tiled roofs stretching toward the Arno and the dome rising majestically at eye level.
The vast interior of the Cathedral, crowned by Brunelleschi’s famous dome, reveals centuries of art, faith, and engineering brilliance. Beneath the cathedral, the crypt of Santa Reparata offers a quiet glimpse into the city’s early Christian roots, with ancient mosaics and the remains of the original church that once stood on the site.
Across from the cathedral, there is the Baptistery of San Giovanni dazzles with its golden mosaics and historic bronze doors.
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Marcusstella
Sep 18, 2025
Amazing View of Florence - We walked up to the top of the Bell Tower and were treated to an amazing view of the entire city. It was worth the cost and the exercise required to get up to the top.
The museum (Museo) was also a very cool experience with lots of really nice sculptures and a comprehensive exploration of the history of Il Duomo.
Grazie!
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Eleonora_g
Dec 8, 2025
Nice experience, a bit... - Nice experience, a little more expensive than the Opera Santa Maria del Fiore tickets, but
d elsewhere were finished and you can not go to Florence without seeing these wonders!
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Brooks_s
Apr 26, 2025
Worth the climb - Worth the climb! Almost as tall as the Duomo observation deck and not as crowded. Really Awesome views!
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