Milan Cathedral Archaeological Area

Our guided tour to the roof terraces and the Duomo is the perfect opportunity to discover Milan’s most significant monument from every point of view! The Duomo boasts over seven centuries of history. Commenced in 1386 and completed only in the 20th century, it is an unmissable stop in your Milanese staying: its imposing presence and sheer beauty are impossible to ignore. Meet in front of the Cathedral and take the lift to reach a breath-taking roof terrace of about 8,000 square meters. There, you’ll be able to admire 135 spires, pinnacles, flying buttresses and many statues. It is almost impossible to believe it, but the Duomo features about 3,400 statues! Designed and carved throughout the centuries, they portray a vast range of biblical and historical figures, gargoyles, animals, little monsters, dragons, faces, and puzzling silhouettes. And if you think that the Duomo is now complete, you’re wrong! New statues have been carved and installed in recent times to represent the city’s contemporary history. In the second part of the tour you’ll also enter into the cathedral, which is an absolute masterpiece, a stunning architecture that took centuries to complete. In 1386, the first duke of Milan, Gian Galeazzo Visconti, commissioned the construction of this cathedral upon the ruins of two previous churches, Santa Maria Maggiore and Santa Tecla. Since its inception, the cathedral was dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente and designed as gothic architecture. You’ll explore a place filled with history, art and faith, admiring fantastic stained glass, outstanding artworks, worshiped relics and unparalleled architectural solutions. Today the Duomo is the biggest church in Italy and the sixth biggest church globally. This tour is like no other. It will make you experience the Duomo deeply, taking you up to the very top and inside the cathedral.

Discover the history and treasures of one of the most well-known cathedrals in the world, with skip-the-ticket-line entrance to the Duomo, its archeological area and dedicated museum. Learn about the 600-year-old institution, Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo, and its ongoing conservation and development of this extraordinary patrimony of art, culture, and history that is the symbol of Milan. Follow an itinerary through the Duomo di Milano. See the ruins of the Baptistery of San Giovanni alle Fonti at the Archaeological Area. Learn about the history of the 4th-century Basilica of Saint Thecla. Enter the cathedral and find a wealth of art and faith intertwined. Trace every step of the Cathedral’s construction from the Duomo Museum to the Church of San Gottardo in Corte through sculptures, stained glass windows, wooden models, and tapestries. Remember when planning your visit that the Museum and the Church of San Gottardo are closed on Wednesdays.

Join an exclusive guided tour through the heart of Milan. Begin your adventure at the opulent Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a masterpiece of innovative architecture and Milan's social hub. Learn about the historic cafés immersing yourself in the city's rich tapestry of stories. Marvel at the legendary 'Bull Balls' mosaic and continue to the splendid Scala Square housing the famous theatre, where the aristocratic essence of Milan comes to life. Admire the statue of Leonardo da Vinci, a testament to the city's deep connection to the Renaissance. Discover the mysterious Piazza dei Mercanti, once the medieval business center. See where the political and legal life of the city took shape. Explore the rich history of Milan witnessing its legendary medieval past. Continue your journey to Piazza degli Affari, Milan's bustling financial district. Home to the Italian stock exchange, see the heart of Milan's economy, where fashion, finance, and cultural traditions intersect. See Maurizio Cattelan's provocative sculpture, "L.O.V.E." (also known as ‘Il Dito‘ or the middle finger statue). Proceed to Duomo Square and enter the Duomo of Milan with skip-the-line tickets led by your expert guide. Delve into the cathedral's rich history and architecture, with an optional lift to the terraces for a breathtaking panoramic view of Milan. Choose to stay longer and explore more of the Duomo at your leisure.

This 3-hour guided tour in a small group of max. 15 participants will introduce to you the most significant sights in Milan including Duomo and its panoramic rooftop with skip-the-line tickets and lift access, Sforza Castle and you will learn why its historical, cultural values are so important to Milan and Italy. You will also experience a degustation of one of the best gelato places in Milan! The guided tour starts in Piazza Duomo, where you can admire the unique and beautiful gothic architecture of the biggest church in Italy that took 6 centuries to be completed. With pre-booked and guaranteed skip-the-line tickets, you will enter immediately the Duomo rooftop terrace by elevator to have a panoramic 360-degree view of Milan. After that, you will enter the Duomo Cathedral and your private guide will help you to explore the underground archeological area beneath Duomo & the museum of Duomo. The Duomo of Milan is the largest church in Italy and the fourth largest in the world, with a capacity of up to 40,000 people. In the 1930s a special law was introduced in Milan (as you will discover during the tour, it wasn’t respected later on...) for which no buildings could have been higher than the highest point of Duomo. Its rooftops host something like 3400 statues and they are not all are saints or angels. For example, you can admire the statue of the boxer Primo Carnera (world heavyweight boxing champion in 1930s – he was the first Italian ever to gain this title), the statue of the pigeon, one of a tennis racquet, and the Statue of Liberty (the myth says it inspired New York’s one!). After Duomo, your private expert guide will accompany you through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, named after the first King of Italy. Constructed in 19th century, the Galleria was built on the initiative of the king with the purpose to represent the modernization of Milan and connect La Scala & Piazza Duomo, the most important landmarks of that time. Now it is a grand display of many beautiful of high-end fashion boutiques & famous restaurants, all inside an enormous decorated glass roof of the Galleria. After Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, your knowledgeable guide will bring you to Piazza della Scala, where you will observe from the outside one of the leading opera and ballet theaters in the world. The tour will end with a walk through the majestic Piazza Cordusio & Via Dante to visit to the famous Sforza Castle. Being one of the most beautiful, fortified structures in Italy and one of the largest in Europe, Sforza Castle connects to Sempione Park, provides breathtaking view to the famous Arch of Peace (Arco della Pace).

Join a private 3-hour guided tour that will introduce to you the most spectacular attractions of Milan with skip-the-line tickets. You will learn about cultural and historical values that make Milan one of the most famous and influential cities in the world. And to share the real value of the Italian culture, you will also experience a degustation of one of the best gelato places in Milan! The guided tour includes a visit of Piazza Duomo, where you can admire the beautiful and unique gothic architecture of the church hat took six centuries to be completed. With pre-booked & guaranteed skip-the-line tickets, you will access immediately Duomo Cathedral and your private guide will help you to discover Duomo of Milan. The Duomo of Milan is the largest church in Italy and the fourth largest in the world, with a capacity of up to 40,000 people. Your private expert guide will also accompany you through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, named after the first King of Italy. Constructed in 19th century, the Galleria was built with the purpose to connect Piazza Duomo & La Scala, the most important squares of that time. Now it is a grand display of many beautiful of high-end fashion boutiques & famous restaurants, all inside an enormous decorated glass roof. During the tour, your knowledgeable guide will also bring you to Piazza della Scala, where you will observe from the outside one of the leading opera and ballet theaters in the world. The tour will continue with a walk through the majestic Piazza Cordusio & Via Dante to visit to the famous Sforza Castle. Being one of the most beautiful, fortified structures in Italy and one of the largest in Europe, Sforza Castle connects to Sempione Park, provides breathtaking view to the famous Arch of Peace (Arco della Pace). Afterwards, you will proceed with the visit to the famous masterpiece of Leonardo Da Vinci, The Last Supper and admire one of the most famous paintings in the world. Learn about its fascinating history from your professional expert guide. The painting was commissioned in 1495 and completed in 1497 on the dining room wall of this former Dominican monastery. The representation by Leonardo da Vinci depicted the moment immediately after Christ said, “One of you will betray me”. It is an enormous painting, 4,6mt high and 8,8mt long, realized with a special technique. The Last Supper is undisputedly one of the world’s masterpieces of painting. Its unique value, which over the centuries has had immense influence in the field of figurative art, is inseparable from the architectural complex in which it was created. You will also enjoy a complimentary gelato tasting during this private tour.

Milan’s Duomo, one of the city’s most iconic buildings, was built over 600 years ago, and is one of the 4 largest cathedrals in Europe. On a 2 hours guided tour you’ll learn about the artistic and architectural features of the cathedral, and its connection with the history of the city. Admire the Gothic elements of its design and its numerous paintings and statues. From your guide you’ll hear the legends associated with the Duomo and also see its pagan elements, such as zodiac symbols. Head downstairs to the basement, where you’ll visit the crypt under the altar, the site of the centuries-old tomb of the Archbishop Carlo Borromeo. Reach the very top of the Cathedral by lift and enjoy a guided visit to the Rooftop, where you’ll have a chance to take in panoramic views of Milan. Add the optional Hop on Hop off 2 days ticket to visit the city on panoramic buses.

During this 3-hour tour you in a group (max. 15 people) will experience an entertaining wine & food tasting of famous Italian wines in a trendy wine bar. Your local expert guide will provide a detailed tour of the most significant attractions of Milan, including visit of Duomo & its underground area, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II & Piazza della Scala. The guided tour starts in Piazza Duomo, where you can admire the unique and beautiful gothic architecture of the biggest church in Italy that took 6 centuries to be completed. With pre-booked and guaranteed skip-the-line tickets to Duomo & its rooftop terrace, you will enter immediately the Duomo Cathedral (rooftop lift access). The Duomo of Milan is the largest church in Italy and the fourth largest in the world, with a capacity of up to 40,000 people. In the 1930s a special law was introduced in Milan (as you will discover during the tour, it wasn’t respected later on...) for which no buildings could have been higher than the highest point of Duomo. Its rooftops host something like 3400 statues and they are not all are saints or angels. For example, you can admire the statue of the boxer Primo Carnera (world heavyweight boxing champion in 1930s – he was the first Italian ever to gain this title), the statue of the pigeon, one of a tennis racquet, and the Statue of Liberty (the myth says it inspired New York’s one!). The tour includes the worldwide famous Piazza della Scala where you will admire the most famous opera house of Italy and the historical shopping gallery ''Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II'', which was named after the first King of Italy. Constructed in 19th century, the Galleria was built on the initiative of the king with the purpose to represent the modernization of Milan and connect La Scala & Piazza Duomo, the most important landmarks of that time. Now it is a grand display of many beautiful of high-end fashion boutiques & famous restaurants, all inside an enormous decorated glass roof of the Galleria. At the end of the tour, you will join wine & food tasting experience where a wine specialist will explain and introduce to you Italian wines in Italy spanning from the famous Tuscany area to the prestigious Piemonte, and how you can distinguish them from their aroma, flavors, colors and taste. Each important wine in Italy is strictly labeled and to be classified as signature wine, the wine makers must follow the the precise grape compositions requested by the regions. The wine tasting includes a big delicious platter of Italian cold cuts, cheese, etc, so most clients don't have to go for a lunch/dinner after this experience.

Embark on an Unforgettable Journey: Duomo Sky Walk & Milan's Treasures Our adventure begins with skip-the-line access to the Terrazze del Duomo. Wander amid spires and statues, relishing rooftop vistas of Milan and its landmarks. Reach the terraces by elevator, returning on foot for a unique experience. Descending, we enter the Cathedral—Italy's largest, among the world's most exquisite. Marvel at stained glass, altars, tiburium, Holy Nail, and more. Dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente, it houses the parish of Santa Tecla. Explore the Museo del Duomo within the Royal Palace, narrating the Cathedral's tale through art, models, and documents. Witness the Sala delle Colonne, where the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo convened. Join us for this enchanting tour, immersing in Milan's history, art, and architectural splendors. Uncover the city's cultural gems in a truly extraordinary experience!

Are you in town only for a short time and you would like to visit Milan’s main city attractions? Then this guided walking tour is the perfect solution! We will meet in front of the Cathedral and take the lift to reach a breath-taking roof terrace of about 8,000 square meters. It is almost impossible to believe it, but the Duomo features about 3,400 statues! And if you think that the Duomo is now complete, you’re wrong! New statues have been carved and installed in recent times to represent the city’s contemporary history. Getting down from the terraces we will step directly into the cathedral, which is an absolute masterpiece, a stunning architecture that took centuries to complete. In 1386, the first duke of Milan, Gian Galeazzo Visconti, commissioned the construction of this cathedral upon the ruins of two previous churches, Santa Maria Maggiore and Santa Tecla. You’ll explore a place filled with history, art and faith, admiring fantastic stained glass, outstanding artworks, worshiped relics and unparalleled architectural solutions. Lastly, you’ll spend one more beautiful hour strolling around Milan city center while discovering everything about its history, art, culture and architecture. The world-famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II will welcome us with its imposing glass dome and high street fashion boutiques. While captivated by the Galleria’s magnificence, you’ll hear the tragic story of its architect, Giuseppe Mengoni, and the subsequent legends deriving from his sudden and mysterious death. Our next stop will be in Piazza della Scala, home to the world's most famous opera house, the city town hall, museums and monuments. Our last stop will be in front of the Sforza Castle, a superb monument encompassing the city’s history like no other. The castle has accompanied the city throughout many tumultuous centuries and stands as one of its most representative symbols. This tour will finally introduce you to the beautiful Parco Sempione, the biggest park in town, expanding right at the back of the castle. Surrounded by rare plant species, you’ll finally be able to enjoy some much-deserved rest! This tour is like no other. It will be an amazing experience in the city center of Milan, discovering curious details and Milanese facts.

Unlock seamless access to the wonders of Duomo di Milano with our guided tour, featuring skip-the-line privileges. Ascend its historic stairs effortlessly while immersing yourself in the cathedral's architectural grandeur and rich heritage. Experience the iconic La Madonnina atop Duomo di Milano on our guided tour, complete with skip-the-line access and a secure temporary forbidden items deposit. Marvel at this symbol of Milan's skyline while exploring the cathedral's wonders and rich history. Secure your spot now