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Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Florence Duomo is free today, 10:15–15:45.
- Also free: Children under 7 get free passes for all the paid monuments.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeCathedral interior is always free - no ticket or booking · 10:15–15:45 | everyone | Monday-Saturday only; closed to visitors on Sundays and during religious celebrations. Enter from the facade if you have no pass. Dress code: covered shoulders and knees, no hats. Bulky bags not allowed. Dome, Bell Tower, Baptistery, Museum and Santa Reparata crypt are paid. | No |
| Free forChildren under 7 get free passes for all the paid monuments | children under 7 | A €0 pass is still issued (online or at the ticket office); Dome and Bell Tower climbs require an accompanying adult for under-18s. | Yes |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Children under 7 get free passes for all the paid monuments: Book the €0 pass with the adults' passes so the Dome/Bell Tower time slot matches.
- The cathedral itself is free Monday-Saturday 10:15-15:45; no ticket, just queue at the facade.
- Dress code: shoulders and knees covered, no hats or flip-flops.
- On Sundays the cathedral is open only for Mass, not for sightseeing.
- Bell Tower closed 9-13 Nov 2026 and Dome closed 16-20 Nov 2026 for maintenance.
- Baptistery vault mosaics are hidden by restoration scaffolding.
Calendar
Free days at Florence Duomo
- SAT24OCTSaturday, 24 October 2026 · today · 10:15–15:45
- MON26OCTMonday, 26 October 2026 · in 2 days · 10:15–15:45
- TUE27OCTTuesday, 27 October 2026 · in 3 days · 10:15–15:45
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days · 10:15–15:45
- THU29OCTThursday, 29 October 2026 · in 5 days · 10:15–15:45
- FRI30OCTFriday, 30 October 2026 · in 6 days · 10:15–15:45
311 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Florence Duomo
Timed-entry ticketFlorence: Brunelleschi's Dome Climb Entry Ticket & Duomo★★★★★ 4.5 · 6.4k reviews1 hourfrom €38.40
Guided tourFlorence: Duomo Guided Tour with Optional Dome Climb Upgrade★★★★☆ 4.3 · 4.7k reviews30 minutes - 1 hourfrom €17.10
Timed-entry ticketFree Entry to Florence Duomo with Audio Guide★★★★☆ 4.4 · 4.0k reviewsfrom €5.90
Ticket & extrasFlorence Duomo with Brunelleschi Dome Access★★★★★ 4.5 · 3.1k reviewsfrom €38.40
Timed-entry ticketFlorence: Climb Brunelleschi's Dome Ticket & Duomo Pass★★★★★ 4.6 · 2.7k reviews3 hours - 3 daysfrom €48.80
Guided tourFlorence Duomo Guided Tour★★★★☆ 4.3 · 2.6k reviewsfrom €22
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Official prices
Florence Duomo ticket prices
| Brunelleschi Pass (Dome climb + Bell Tower + Baptistery + Museum + Santa Reparata, 3 days) — The only way up Brunelleschi's Dome; time slot is fixed and non-refundable; ID required. | €30 |
| Giotto Pass (Bell Tower, Baptistery, Museum, Santa Reparata) — 414 steps, almost the same view as the Dome. | €20 |
| Ghiberti Pass (Baptistery, Museum, Santa Reparata) | €15 |
| Cathedral guided tour (Italian & English) | €17 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:15–15:45 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:15–15:45 |
| Wed | 10:15–15:45 |
| Thu | 10:15–15:45 |
| Fri | 10:15–15:45 |
| Sat | 10:15–15:45 |
| Sun | Closed |
Cathedral (free): Monday-Saturday 10:15am-3:45pm. Closed to visitors on Sundays and during religious celebrations; the whole complex is closed 25 December, 1 January and Easter Sunday. Paid monuments have longer hours (Bell Tower daily 8:15am-6:45pm last slot; Dome Mon-Fri 8:15am-6:45pm, Sat 8:15am-4:30pm, Sun 12:45-4:30pm).
Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Florence, Italy
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FAQ
Florence Duomo: common questions
Is Florence Duomo free?
Florence Duomo is free for everyone cathedral interior is always free - no ticket or booking. Also free: Children under 7 get free passes for all the paid monuments.
When is Florence Duomo free?
Cathedral interior is always free - no ticket or booking. The next free date is Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Florence Duomo?
Children under 7 — a €0 pass is still issued (online or at the ticket office); Dome and Bell Tower climbs require an accompanying adult for under-18s..
Do I need to book for free entry to Florence Duomo?
Book the €0 pass with the adults' passes so the Dome/Bell Tower time slot matches.
What day is Florence Duomo closed?
Florence Duomo is closed on Sundays. Cathedral (free): Monday-Saturday 10:15am-3:45pm. Closed to visitors on Sundays and during religious celebrations; the whole complex is closed 25 December, 1 January and Easter Sunday. Paid monuments have longer hours (Bell Tower daily 8:15am-6:45pm last slot; Dome Mon-Fri 8:15am-6:45pm, Sat 8:15am-4:30pm, Sun 12:45-4:30pm).
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Sources
Where this comes from
- duomo.firenze.it/en/discover/cathedral · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- tickets.duomo.firenze.it/en/support/prices · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- tickets.duomo.firenze.it/en/support/service
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