Giorgio was the perfect guide: super knowledgeable and made it a lovely experience despite torrential rain! Cannot recommend enough!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Small group tour
- Headphones (from 5 participants)
- Licensed tour guide
- Entrance tickets to Duomo complex
Excludes
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food & drinks
- Pick-up/Drop-off hotel
- Extra
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meeting point: in front of Mondadori Milano library (Piazza del Duomo - 20121 Milano). Look for a guide with "Hidden Experiences" board or purple flag. We kindly ask you to arrive on time, as latecomers cannot be admitted.
Itinerary
Meeting Point: in front of Mondadori Milano library (Piazza del Duomo - 20121 Milano). Look for a guide with "Hidden Experiences" board or purple flag.
Discover the undisputed symbol of Milan with an exclusive tour blending spirituality and breathtaking architecture. Led by an expert guide, you will explore the Duomo Complex, Italy's largest Gothic cathedral. What you will see: - The Cathedral Interior: Marvel at the majestic naves, the spectacular stained-glass windows filtering magical light, and the sculptural masterpieces kept in the heart of the church. - The Terraces (Priority Access): Ascend to the Duomo’s rooftop for an unforgettable experience. Walk among finely carved spires and flying buttresses, getting a close-up view of the famous golden Madonnina. Enjoy a breathtaking 360° view of the Milan skyline, stretching from the modern skyscrapers of Porta Nuova to the Alpine arc on clear days. A full immersion into Candoglia marble to uncover the history and secrets of an eternal monument.
The highlight of your experience begins with a comfortable elevator ride, taking you directly to the rooftop of Italy's largest cathedral. Once at the top, you will be immersed in a forest of Candoglia marble: you will walk along the external walkways, surrounded by 135 intricately carved spires, hundreds of gargoyles in the shape of fantastic animals, and more than 3,000 statues. Led by our expert guide, you will discover the centuries-old history of this "eternal construction site" and get a close-up view of the famous Madonnina, the golden statue and symbol of Milan that watches over the city. But the spectacle doesn't end there. From the Terraces, you will enjoy a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of the Milan skyline, stretching from the modern districts of Porta Nuova and CityLife to historic landmarks and—on clear days—as far as the Alpine arc. It is the perfect moment to take unforgettable photographs and admire the city from a unique and privileged perspective.
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Reviews
Renatta was a terrific guide! She had such great details and was very knowledgeable. What an amazing experience.
Guide for 1:30pm tour on Oct 3rd was great. Very informative, patient, and handled group well. Tour involved ground level as well as 90 steps to roof level (after elevator) and about 290 steps going down. The guide was tuned into guest needs with this activity. She shared very interesting historical background for this beautiful cathedral. My husband and I enjoyed the tour. Views were fabulous.
Super knowledgeable has great skills and knowledge about the Doma and history about the city and history in general. My only recommendation is for the tourist when she makes the tour to meet in front of the Duma, not on the side location specially when we’ve never been in Milan and have no idea all the ems looks the same, but she wasn’t an incredible knowledgeable nice person.
A good experience but a bit on the pricy side. The Duomo is beautiful. Definitely rexomenone to go see it.
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the duomo and its history. Doing the rooftop first was great.
The tour guide is knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour! We only had 5 in our group. It gave us enough attention for asking questions.
Do the roof top,amazing architecture, there is a elevator up and stairs down are easy,you end in the church which is beautiful
Despite the rain, this tour was great!! Knowledgeable guide with excellent English. We even still made it on the roof of the Duomo by changing the order of the tour (inside then outside instead of vice versa) which was much appreciated-thank goodness the guide was flexible bc I would have refused to go up to the roof with how heavy the downpour was!
Excellent tour! Highly recommend!
Definitely worth seeing the rooftop. Fabrizio was great in explaining everything. Incredible architecture and the views were excellent too.
This is not a reliable company! We paid our tickets online . We could not find the location fir the tour guide and lost out tickets . I called the company and they were not helpful.. do not trust this site
Great tour! Tour guide made us feel comfortable, not too rushed but kept a nice pace. She was super knowledgeable about the. Duomo and surrounding areas. It was so nice of her to point out all of the intricate details and history! So much to learn!
Meeting point is NOT in front of duomo at entrance. It is a ways away and you walk up to it. The address takes you to the duomo but they actually meet at a bookstore nearby.
We had a great tour of the Duomo, our guide Simon was very experienced. He knew the best order to see the Duomo given we went in June (so it was hot). The meeting place was easy to find as well as our guide. He kept the tour interesting and provided information that kept our kids (8yr, 14yr & 16 yrs) interested. He answered all our questions as well. I would recommend a tour with Simon to friends!
Our guide was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. I have done this tour in the past and learned a variety of new things I did not know before. My biggest advice is to add that the meeting location is at the bookstore. Not in front of the church.
The private duomo tour with Fabio was a very big highlight of our time in Milan. Totally private and fast entry points everywhere made the massive crowds and almost 100 degree heat manageable. Fabio was amazing, both knowledgeable and charming. We could have listened to him all day. He was also so considerate and helpful. The Duomo is a must see in Milan and this tour is the way to go!
The tour started from the rooftop of cathedral and then go inside. With a child was difficult but the tour guide was very kind and helpful. The cathedral was beautiful.
This tour is a must. Mayra was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable. The roof top tour part was amazing but would be difficult if you have mobility issues.
Small group. Guide told us lots of information and good history behind the Duomo. Skip the lines ticket.
Excellent tour of the Duomo. The tour guide was knowledgeable. Only suggestion is for the guide to have a flag letting participants know location. Other than that, we really enjoyed it.
Absolutely perfect experience! Our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the Duomo and Milan. We moved efficiently around the property and were so happy we opted for this guided tour. The restroom situation is odd. The public-access toilets on the side of the Duomo are convenient and cost two Euros and are some of the only options. Wonderful tour!!
I was at the meeting place 20 minutes earlier than I needed to be. I could not find the tour group. I tried calling the number on my confirmation and no one picked up. I ended up buying my own ticket to enter the Duomo. Very disappointed that I had no way to find or even contact the tour group leader.
Our guide, Massimo, is engaging and super informative. He was very generous with his time, and shared both historic and fun facts. We could tell he is passionate about his work and his city. This duomo tour - especially the terraces - is an absolute must for visitors to Milano. Our tour was in Italian, and Hidden Experiences reached out to me to be sure that I didn’t make a mistake and book in the wrong language. Communication from booking to the date of the tour was excellent. We were fortunate to have a great guide and a perfect day. From the rooftop we could see all the way to the Alps! Highly recommend.
The tour guide Carlotta was excellent. She used her art history background which was so helpful. She gave perspective on the 600 year history.
Jada was a lovely tour guide for us. The check in was a bit hectic with a larger group but it all worked out. Hearing from her about the history of the work and da Vinci was wonderful as you are staring at the masterpiece. The walk after really focused on the sforza castle, a bit of the duomo, and the Gallery. I qmybe would have liked to add a few more places in but I know there is limited time.
In the middle of November, on a slightly foggy day, there were no crowds at all, so we didn’t need to skip any lines. However, I would highly recommend this tour. Simone was a wonderful guide, sharing great insights about the church, its architecture and art.
We had an excellent experience with our tour guide Lorella. She had a vast knowledge of the Duomo, both inside and out, and shared her insights with us willingly. We had a private tour (just our group of 3) as we learnt that this tour company never cancels on their bookings, and were very grateful for this unique opportunity. Would highly recommend this tour company, and specifically, our tour guide Lorella who ensured we had an excellent experience and provided us with personalised recommendations for the rest of our time in Milan. Thank you Lorella!
Very nice tour guide, shared a lot of interesting history and details of the duomo. Was easy to meet for the tour. Beautiful inside and out. For the rooftop access, able to take an elevator for part, and some steps. Steps for the entire descent but not difficult. Very enjoyable
An amazing opportunity to experience this incredible Duomo. Visiting the roof was a great highlight with amazing views of Milan and the fun of just walking around up there. The inside of the Duomo was beautiful and wonderfully explained by our guide. For several of us in our group of five, this was our favorite Duomo that we visited in Italy.
Excellent tour with Alice who gave us a local’s perspective of the cathedral (which is simply astounding!). The visit to the roof terraces was wonderful. Appreciated the lift access on the way up!
Our guide was fabulous, very informative and kept us very entertained! She included a lot of historical information, as well as facts about the Duomo's history! We can't remember her name, but it was Saturday Sep 14 9:00 am
This was an amazing tour! Our guide, Lorella, was prompt, enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable. Despite there only being the two of us booked on the tour, Viator did not cancel the tour and we were guided around the Duomo by the lovely Lorella as if we were on a private tour! I highly recommend this Company and this tour!
The entire experience was fabulous. However, our guide was the reason we were so happy with this tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. He was patient and answered all our questions.
The rooftop if the Duomo is amazing. The inside is gorgeous. We had a great guide that was very knowledgeable and told us interesting facts. Being able to skip the long lines was such a time-saver. Highly recommend this tour.
Our visit was a great experience, mainly because of our guide Victor. Entry was quick and easy, he gave uș important details about the construction and history of the church and then we went up to the roof for a spectacular view. I would definitely recommend this tour, especially early in the morning if you are visiting in the summer.
Knowledgeable and friendly guide, answered all of our questions. We were glad to have a guide to explain what we were seeing. Beautiful experience!
Very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time. Enjoyed taking us up the top of the duomo. Highly recommend!
Our tour guide was fantastic. Knowledgable, friendly and a good story teller. Would highly recommend!
The tour guide is not good. We paid for the express lane, and we still had to wait. I believe the local tour operator did not pay for it. We are disappointed and get scammed. It's a good thing we like the Duomo Milan itself. Otherwise, I will definitely ask for my money back.
Everything was amazing definitely recommend going when in milan.The views were amazing and overall just a wonderful experience altogether.If you are looking to visit the duomo if you are going inside remember to cover up as it is a church
Our tour guide was so excited and knowledgeable about the Duomo. She even brought her iPad to show us pictures!
The beautiful cathedral inside and outside. The guided tour was excellent and the time was perfect No long lines, no rushing us and the size of the group 16 people was adequate.
Guide was excellent and was happy to answer questions and the tour information was well presented. We liked that she gave us two opportunities to sit during the tour and thoroughly explained the access to the roof portion of the tour.
Meeting point was not clear. could not find it. Called the operator and they could not help.missed the whole tour and they did not refund me the money Horrible experience, one of the worst travel agencies!!! be aware!!
The tour of Duomo Cathedral inside and terrace views were amazing! We really enjoyed all the extra little details that our guide Georgie provided.
We came all the way for Venice for this tour. It was raining so traffic was very heavy. We messaged the tour operator well before the tour began to let them know that it was raining and we would be only a couple mins late. They were uncompromising and hung up on us when we call and tried to find the meeting point. They said they had a 10 min grace period but they hung up on us and wouldn’t give us our tickets to the Duomo. Terrible company
Highly recommended to see the Duomo from the rooftops. We got great views of the city and our tour guide explained a lot of the history. The inside was very impressive too.
Our guide Mary was excellent. So informative and engaging. The Milan Cathedral and Terraces is a must when visiting Milan
Tour Guide left without us. We were on time and had trouble locating them. They will not call you or respond timely to your request for assistance. Viator was not much help either. It’s a shame as I had used them for ten other tours over the past two weeks. This one was bad.
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