Skip the Line: Milan Duomo Guided Tour

Highlights

  • Meet your guide in front of the Milan Duomo, and—if there are more than six people on the tour—don headphones so you won’t miss anything your guide says. Admire the exterior of the cathedral before going inside, contemplating the nearly 600 years it took to finish construction and the seemingly endless array of statues and spires that decorate the Duomo. Follow your guide right past the lines on this skip-the-line tour, entering the dimly-lit cathedral. Learn about some of the lesser-known architectural and design features—including some symbols that are usually associated with paganism—as well as some of the cathedral’s prominent elements. See paintings, sculptures, and stained glass windows decorating the vast interior space—the largest cathedral in Italy—and hear how Milan’s Duomo fits into the city’s history. Go beneath the Duomo floor into the crypt below the altar to see the tomb of Saint Charles Borromeo, a 16th-century archbishop of Milan. The tour finishes back outside the cathedral in Piazza Duomo. Note that you’ll need to choose either a weekend or weekday departure. This tour does not include a visit to the Duomo rooftop.

Summary

Meet your guide in front of the Milan Duomo, and—if there are more than six people on the tour—don headphones so you won’t miss anything your guide says. Admire the exterior of the cathedral before going inside, contemplating the nearly 600 years it took to finish construction and the seemingly endless array of statues and spires that decorate the Duomo. Follow your guide right past the lines on this skip-the-line tour, entering the dimly-lit cathedral. Learn about some of the lesser-known architectural and design features—including some symbols that are usually associated with paganism—as well as some of the cathedral’s prominent elements. See paintings, sculptures, and stained glass windows decorating the vast interior space—the largest cathedral in Italy—and hear how Milan’s Duomo fits into the city’s history. Go beneath the Duomo floor into the crypt below the altar to see the tomb of Saint Charles Borromeo, a 16th-century archbishop of Milan. The tour finishes back outside the cathedral in Piazza Duomo. Note that you’ll need to choose either a weekend or weekday departure. This tour does not include a visit to the Duomo rooftop.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Beat the crowds at Milan’s Cathedral, or Duomo, with skip-the-line access during this 1-hour guided tour. Select from a weekend or weekday departure, then marvel at this glorious Gothic spectacle, one of the world’s largest churches. Accompanied by an expert guide, walk through the candlelit interior viewing the statues, spires and stained glass. Hear fascinating anecdotes and legends associated with the captivating cathedral. Descend into the crypt beneath the altar and see the tomb where the 16th-century archbishop Saint Charles Borromeo is buried.

What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • Use of headphones (used if there are more than 6 pax on tour)

  • Spanish, French, German and Italian speaking Guide is available only in Private Group option

  • Entry/Admission - Duomo di Milano

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff

COVID IMPORTANT INFORMATION: People over 12 years old must have a Covid vaccination certificate or a negative test carried out no later than 48 hours prior to the tour, in order to access the sites of interest. Please note that some sites only accept vaccines recognized by the European Union.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Veditalia - Day Tours

About operator:

Veditalia knows perfectly the italian territory and its peculiarities, and organizes your time with the best quality, with a perfect organization and following the best path on foot. Feel that enthusiasm and share that knowledge of the territory which no guidebook or internet information can give you, avoiding the stress of reservations, maps, queues and language barriers. Enjoy your tour with us!

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