The Milan Duomo, or "cathedral," as it is known in Italian, is a must-see landmark. The church was established in the 1300s by the Duke of Milan. The Duomo Milan tour covers Italy's second-largest structure after St. Peter's Basilica. 52 pillars support the massive 12,000-square-foot marble interior. 3,400 sculptures and 135 spires are affixed to the well-known neo-Gothic façade.

There are several different tickets available, making a lone visit to the cathedral confusing. We expedite the procedure and assist you in fully appreciating the history and significance of this structure by offering excellent guided Milan Duomo tours. You may learn everything you need to know about visiting the Milan Duomo tour in this guide.

Schedule

The hours of the Milan Duomo tour must be known before making any other plans. Fortunately for you, the cathedral is open from 8 am to 7 pm, and the Milan Duomo terraces are open daily from 9 am to 7 pm. The cathedral and rooftop terraces have a 6:10 p.m. closing time. On Thursdays, the Duomo museum is closed.

Cathedral is open from Monday through Sunday from 8 am to 7 pm.

Rooftop Terraces are open daily from 9 am to 7 pm.

Thursday through Tuesday, 10:00 am to 5:10 pm. Museum

Tickets

Tickets may be ordered online or at the Duomo. The ticket office is in a separate structure on the right side if you are facing the Duomo. There is typically a long line to get inside the ticket office. If you find yourself in line, I promise it's worthwhile to go online and try to purchase tickets on your phone—and the transaction will probably go more quickly.

$3 for a cathedral ticket (includes crypt)

Terraces and rooftop: €10 via stairs, €14 by elevator.

Area of archaeology: €7 (includes the cathedral, crypt, and archaeological area)

Tip: The Milan Duomo is featured in several of our Milan Tours for a fantastic day of efficient sightseeing. A knowledgeable guide will explain how the Milan Duomo fits with Milan's extensive history.

Duration

You've come to the correct site if you're unsure about how long to spend at the Milan Cathedral. The enormous interior—the largest church in Italy—should be taken into account. You could easily spend two hours admiring the spectacular vistas and architectural intricacies from the rooftop decks. On the rooftop, especially on a bright day, you might easily lose hours. For the inside, I prefer to allot 45 minutes, and for the rooftop decks, one hour. If the day is likely to be warm and sunny, ascend to the rooftop first and then make use of the cathedral's cool, dark interior during the hottest part of the day.