Enjoy a memorable experience inside the majestic Duomo cathedral with your private guide. Explore the most iconic building of Milan and admire the city from above, and get access to the famous Terrazze del Duomo!
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, German, Italian
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the largest church in Italy and marvel at its great history
- See Carlo Borromeo's tomb, located just under the altar
- Admire Milan's breathtaking skyline from the famous terraces
Full description
Discover the Duomo, one of the most iconic buildings in Milan, the true symbol of the city. Walk through the main aisle and explore the history of the city, the artistic and architectural features of the church, its countless paintings, statues and stained glass windows. Uncover its many anecdotes and legends, its pagan elements such as zodiac symbols and the many hidden secrets this place still hides!
Head downstairs to the basement to visit the mysterious crypt under the altar, and see where the ancient tomb of Archbishop Carlo Borromeo is located.
For the second part of your tour, save your energy and skip 200 steps as you use the elevator to head up the steepest part of the cathedral and reach the first terrace. Walk across the rooftops to see the skyline and let your guide show you the buildings that you can spot from the top, witnessing the life of the city in constant motion from its most emblematic monument.
Includes
- Skip–the–line ticket to the Duomo
- Entrance fees for the terraces
- Use of the elevator to access the terraces
- Headphones for private groups of more than 5 people
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Date
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Meeting point
Duomo di Milano, 20122 Milano. Meet your guide next to the Benetton store.
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Know before you go
- The elevator has a maximum capacity of 7 passengers, so you may have to wait a few minutes
- During hot days it's recommended to wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun
- The staircase to reach the highest terrace is particularly narrow and made of smooth marble, so please wear comfortable shoes, preferably with a rubber sole
- On the terraces of the cathedral there are no bathrooms or shops, so please bring water
- In the rare case of excessively bad weather, the terrace may be closed for safety reasons, in this case your ticket will be refunded
- Please note that when entering a Christian church, your shoulders and legs should be covered
- The crypt is regrettably not accessible to those with limited mobility
