The Duomo di Milano in a nutshell
The Milan Duomo stands on Piazza del Duomo, a few steps from the Duomo station on metro lines M1 and M3. The complex is more than the church. It includes the cathedral, the roof terraces, an archaeological area, the Museo del Duomo and the church of San Gottardo, and each ticket covers a different mix of these. The cathedral is still a working church. Prayer and services are free through a separate entrance, but that is not a substitute for a sightseeing ticket.
This guide helps you pick the right visit: which ticket includes the roof, when the doors are open, whether a guided visit is worth it, and what to see around the square, from the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to the Last Supper. Prices are in euros for 2026 and can change.
Our picks: Duomo tickets and tours
Our take: the two-hour guided visit covers the cathedral and the roof with both tickets; the lift tour saves the stairs; the plain ticket suits you if you want to go at your own pace.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Duomo and rooftop with a guide
- Skip-the-line cathedral ticket
- Rooftop ticket
- Local guide
Two hours inside the cathedral and up on the roof, with both tickets and the booking fees included.
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Cathedral and rooftop tour by lift
- Fast-track cathedral and roof tickets
- Lift to the terraces
- Headsets
A guide takes you through the nave and onto the terraces, with the lift up instead of the stairs.
Check availability →Cathedral and terraces entry ticket
- Cathedral entry
- Rooftop terraces
Entry to the cathedral and the terraces; museum, audio guide and fast track depend on the option. The official lift combo costs €26 if you book it yourself.
Check availability →Milan Duomo tickets, tours and day trips
Skip-the-line entries, guided visits with rooftop access and city tours, with live prices and availability.
Plan your visit
Start with the tickets, then pick the pages you need.
Duomo tickets and prices
Cathedral, roof, Combo and Culture Pass compared, with children and reductions.
The rooftop terraces
Lift or stairs, how many steps, and what to expect up among the spires.
Opening hours
Daily hours for the cathedral, terraces and museum, and the last entry.
Guided visits
A 90-minute tour with roof access and a one-hour walk among the spires.
Duomo and Last Supper
How to plan Leonardo's painting and the cathedral on one day.
What to see inside
The nave, the windows, the crypt and the remains under the square.
Gothic spires and marble
Why Milan built in marble, and how the cathedral grew over centuries.
Size, spires and statues
The main numbers and the story of the golden Madonnina.
Six centuries of building
From the first stone in 1386 to the last facade door in 1965.
The Duomo Museum
Original statues, glass and the treasury in the Palazzo Reale.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
The glass arcade next to the Duomo, its mosaics and the Highline.
Twelve ideas near the Duomo
Museums, churches and squares in the historic center.
How to get to the Duomo
Metro, tram and the airport connections, with 2026 fares.
Best time to visit
Weather by month and when the square is calmer.
Where to stay
Duomo, Brera, Navigli or Centrale: which area suits your trip.
A few things to know before you go
Details that decide which ticket and which route you take.
No online service fee
Since 1 April 2025, individual tickets carry no extra online service fee. Regular tariffs are the same online and at the box office. Groups and extra services can differ.
Ticket prices →The lift reaches the first level only
The lift takes you up to the first terrace level. The upper central terrace is reached by stairs, and the way down is by stairs too. A fully step-free roof visit is not offered.
Rooftop guide →The museum is in the Palazzo Reale
The Museo del Duomo is a separate visit in the Palazzo Reale, not on the roof or in the crypt. It is free on the last Sunday of each month with a reservation, from 27 September 2026. That does not cover the cathedral or the roof.
Duomo Museum →Highline Milano is a separate ticket
The rooftop walk over the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II has its own ticket, €15 at full price in 2026. It is not part of a Duomo roof ticket.
Galleria guide →The Last Supper is not in the Duomo
Leonardo's painting hangs in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie. It needs its own advance booking, and Monday is a closing day.
Plan both on one day →Which visit fits
Adult prices for 2026. Each ticket covers a different mix.
| Visit | Includes | Adult |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral, museum and San Gottardo | No roof | €10 |
| Rooftops by stairs | Roof only | €16 |
| Rooftops by lift | Roof only | €18 |
| Combo Stairs | Cathedral, roof by stairs, museum, San Gottardo | €22 |
| Combo Lift | The same, with the lift to the first level | €26 |
For most first-time visitors, Combo Stairs is the simplest choice: you see the church, the roof and the museum on one ticket. Take the lift version if the first flight of steps is a problem. If you only want the view, the roof-only ticket is enough. All details are on the tickets page.
Beyond the Duomo
Other guides in the same network.
If you plan to leave the city, day trips from Milan are covered in their own guide, and Lake Como from Milan has its own site. This guide stays with the cathedral and the center of Milan.
More independent guides to Lombardy
Separate guides from the same team.
Milan Duomo: frequently asked questions
How do I get to the Duomo?
Take metro line M1 (red) or M3 (yellow) to Duomo station, which opens onto Piazza del Duomo. From Centrale station the direct line is M3, and from Cadorna it is M1. More options are on the getting there page.
When is the Duomo open?
The cathedral, the terraces and the archaeological area are open daily from 09:00 to 19:00, with last entry at 18:00. The museum and San Gottardo open from 10:00 to 19:00 and are closed on Wednesday. Services and special events can change this, so see the opening hours page.
Which ticket suits first-time visitors?
Combo Stairs at €22 covers the cathedral, the roof by stairs, the museum and San Gottardo. Combo Lift costs €26. If you do not want the roof, the cathedral and museum ticket costs €10.
Can I visit the Duomo for free?
Prayer and services are free through a separate entrance, with a reserved area. A sightseeing visit needs a ticket. The museum has a free day on the last Sunday of the month with a reservation, but the cathedral and the roof do not.
Is the Last Supper inside the cathedral?
No. It is in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie and must be booked in advance. Allow time to cross the city between the two visits. See Duomo and Last Supper.
Is milan-duomo.com the official Duomo website?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano, which runs the cathedral, or to the Archdiocese, any museum or any tour operator.