Milan's Duomo: Cathedral, Baptistery and Terraces Tour

After admiring the Duomo’s incredible mosaics, paintings, and impressive statue collection, you’ll visit the museum and crypts before seeing the beautiful Baptistery. To top things off, your guide will lead you up to the rooftop terraces where you’ll get an unbeatable view of the Milanese skyline!

Milan Duomo Tour Description

Your 2-hour tour includes:

• Skip-the-line Duomo Complex tickets

• See the famous artwork, architecture, and crypts of the Doumo

• Visit the Baptistery and archaeological area

• Enjoy views of Milan from the rooftop terraces

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Small group Duomo tour

We ask both men and women to cover knees and shoulders, otherwise security might refuse entry to religious sites and you’ll miss out on a portion of your tour. We understand the summers in Milan can be hot, so a great alternative is to bring a shawl/scarf/sweater with you. That way you can cover your knees and shoulders when necessary.

Milan’s Duomo Cathedral

The world-famous Duomo in Milan is one of the largest cathedrals in the world and the largest in Italy. There's a lot to see here, so you can skip the line and spend your time looking around instead of waiting around. Milan’s cathedral is filled with historic artworks, incredible architectural features, and ancient crypts to explore. Follow along with your guide who'll keep you enthralled with the 600-year history of its construction, troubles, and the historic figures who once walked the cathedral's corridors.

The Duomo Baptistery

One of the first baptisteries to be established in the city, the Baptistery of San Giovanni alle Fonti is believed to date back to 387 A.D. and was only rediscovered at the end of the 17th century. Your guide will lead you into the fascinating archaeological site that sits within the Duomo Complex and they'll tell the stories and former uses of this ancient holy building and its distinctive octagonal pool.

The Duomo Terraces

Towards the end of your tour, your guide will lead you up through the cathedral and out onto the rooftop terraces. This is your chance to see the external architecture up close, and you'll also be treated to the ultimate view across the beautiful skyline of Milan!