Landmark · Milan
Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Milan Cathedral is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: entry for worship and personal prayer (not a sightseeing visit).
- Otherwise: duomo + Museum — €10.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree entry for worship and personal prayer (not a sightseeing visit) · 06:50–19:00 | worshippers | Listed under 'Access for Worshippers': 6:50-8:30am through the side door (Transept of San Giovanni Bono), 8am-7pm through the north door of the facade (last access 6pm). Hours may change. Sightseeing visits need a ticket. | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Coming to pray or attend Mass? Use the worshippers' entrance - no ticket needed.
- Cover shoulders and legs; large bags, luggage and backpacks are not allowed inside.
- The Duomo Museum is closed on Wednesdays, when only the Duomo-only ticket is sold.
- Mass times are published on the official Liturgical Life page.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Milan Cathedral
Timed-entry ticketMilan: Cathedral and Duomo's Terraces Entrance Ticket★★★★★ 4.6 · 74k reviewsfrom €27
Timed-entry ticketDuomo di Milano: Entry Ticket★★★★☆ 4.3 · 4.0k reviewsfrom €12.50
Ticket & extrasDuomo di Milano: Rooftop Access★★★★☆ 4.4 · 3.7k reviewsfrom €19.50
Guided tourMilan: Duomo Rooftop and Cathedral Guided Tour with Tickets★★★★★ 4.8 · 3.1k reviews2 hoursfrom €51.75
Skip-the-line ticketMilan Duomo Full Complex Skip-the-Line Tickets with Terrace Access★★★★★ 4.5 · 1.2k reviewsfrom €40
Guided tourMilan Duomo Cathedral and Rooftop Terrace Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.7 · 1.1k reviews1.5 - 2 hoursfrom €49
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Official prices
Milan Cathedral ticket prices
| Duomo + Museum — Reduced €5. Combined tickets with the Terraces from €22. Check the official 'Urgent Notices' for changes; tickets only from the official site or authorised resellers. | €10 |
| Duomo, Museum and Terraces (complete visit) — The rooftop terraces are the highlight - lift options cost more. | €22 |
| Terraces only | €16 |
| Culture Pass: Duomo, Archaeological Area, Duomo Museum, St. Charles Crypt | €15 |
| Archaeological Area add-on | €5 |
| St. Charles Crypt add-on | €3.50 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–19:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–19:00 |
Cathedral (ticketed visit): every day 9am-7pm, last ticket 5:50pm, last entry 6pm. Duomo Museum 10am-7pm, closed Wednesdays (Duomo-only ticket on Wednesdays). Access for worshippers: 6:50-8:30am via the side door, 8am-7pm via the north door of the facade.
Piazza del Duomo, 20122 Milan, Italy
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FAQ
Milan Cathedral: common questions
Is Milan Cathedral free?
Milan Cathedral has no free entry for everyone. Also free: entry for worship and personal prayer (not a sightseeing visit). Otherwise the official ticket costs €10.
Who gets free entry to Milan Cathedral?
Worshippers — listed under 'Access for Worshippers': 6:50-8:30am through the side door (Transept of San Giovanni Bono), 8am-7pm through the north door of the facade (last access 6pm). Hours may change. Sightseeing visits need a ticket..
How much is a ticket to Milan Cathedral?
Duomo + Museum costs €10 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- duomomilano.it/en/liturgic-life/ · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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