The view is not as good as the dome but hey as a tourist there are some things you have to do and walking to the top of this is one of them. Try and time it to when the bells ring. Whole structure shudders...nice. Long wait during peak times, come early or late

Weirdly (or not) there isn't much of a queue to climb on top of the campanile unlike the long queue to be expected for the cathedral. But it is worth every step of the 414 to reach the top. It can be windy and cold on the very top but the view is well worth it. The stairs start relatively wide and get narrower the higher you go. There are several platforms which work well as a rest pause to reach the top. One should be in good physical shape and not claustrophobic for this attraction.

There was no queue on the Friday we were here and we had access included as part of the Brunelleschi pass which gives you access to 5 attractions over 3 days. The views are spectacular from the top and it’s well worth the climb (414 steps). There are several viewing platforms at different stages on the way up so you can break up your climb (and have time to catch your breath). The staircases are quite narrow with limited room to pass so worth bearing in mind if you do not like tight/confined spaces.

A familiar symbol of Florence's Renaissance skyline, this elegant 84 metres bell tower from the 14th century is part of the complex of buildings that make up the Florence Cathedral on Piazza del Duomo. Standing majestically adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore with which it shares a similar facade made of red, white and green marble inlay, this free-standing tower with 7 bells is one of the showpieces of Florentine Gothic architecture with its harmonious coloring and rich sculptural decorations. You would need to purchase at least the Giotto Pass (€20) for access to the bell tower. The staircases are very narrow and cater to both the ascending and descending traffic (unfortunately, there are no elevators or short-cut to the top), so beware those claustrophobics! There are adequate intermittent levels for you to catch your breath. The reward for huffing and puffing your way to the top of the tower's 414 steps is one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Florence, and not to mention a unique close-up perspective of the magnificent basilica's dome. What you’re seeing in front of you is a true work of Renaissance art at its finest!

The Bell Tower, which is visible from nearly every vantage point in the city, is one of the most iconic landmarks of Florence. The free-standing tower, 280 feet tall, is considered the best example of 14th-century Gothic architecture in the city.  Views from the top are said to be breathtaking, but at 414 steps, I didn’t make the trip, since I didn’t know how they would get me down after my heart attack. (PaM)

You earn this view with the 414 steps. The biggest challenge, however, is the mass of people heading in the opposite direction. Florence needs to monitor how many people are in the tower at one time, especially towards the more narrow top. Ironically, once we reached the top, it was not crowded.

This is the 85 metre tall landmark bell tower designed by Giotto di Bondone (1334-59) and situated at Piazza dell Duomo, just beside Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo). You will see a brilliant display for red, green and white inlaid marble making up the entire facade in what is considered a masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture. In addition to enjoying Campanile from the outside while wandering between Piazza dell Duomo and Piazza San Giovanni, you can enter and climb the 414 steps to the top where you find remarkable views of the historic centre of Florence as well. Entry is ticketed as part of combo passes that include access to Baptistry, the upper dome of Duomo and the church museum. You can purchase online and in advance.

I climbed both this tower and Brunelleschi's dome, and both are worth it. Bag packs aren't allowed, better not to bring one to save money or there is a place where you can leave it but it's in another building. I brought a soft bag with me to put my coat in while climbing the stairs, because the top can be cold in the winter. There are lots of rest viewpoints.

Not to be confused with Brunelleschi's Dome, a separate charge with similar views, Giotto's Bell Tower was built in the 13th century and features Florentine Gothic architecture like the cathedral next door. Built of colored marble guests ascend 414 narrow stairs to a terrace with panoramic city views. Expect a wait and be sure to pre-purchase 20 Euro tickets before getting in line.

There are different tiers of a museum pass you need to purchase if you want to climb Giotto's Bell tower. They don't sell tickets separately. The Giotto Pass is the cheapest pass you can get that includes the bell tower. It's €20 and it includes Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the Opera del Duomo Museum and the Basilica of Santa Reparata. You have three days to visit all of the sites. We were really only interested in the bell tower but we ended up visiting the Opera del Duomo Museum, just because we passed by it. We booked Thursday 9 AM tickets and got there at 9:10. I believe there is a half an hour leeway. I'd recommend going early because the earlier it is, the less crowds there are. It took us about 20 minutes to climb up to the top + 10 minutes to walk around/take pics + maybe 15 minutes to head back down. So depending on the crowds (it wasn't crowded when we went), you could probably do the whole climb and be out within an hour. Tip - if you are planning to jam all/most of your duomo activities into one day (it's huge! It's almost like a college campus), I'd recommend hitting the duomo itself first. On our way to the tower, people were already starting to line up for the church an hour before its opening time. We thought about visiting afterwards but when we got it, the line wrapped around the church and was probably 10x as long.