Cremona at a glance
Cremona is a city in Lombardy. Most visitors come for three things: the Museo del Violino, the cathedral and the Torrazzo, the bell tower that stands beside it. Together they fill a day.
This is an independent guide. It is not run by the city, the museum, the cathedral or a tour company. Prices are in euros, as listed in 2026, and they change. Opening hours are set by each operator, so check the day you plan to go.
Tickets and opening hours
The main sights compared. Adult prices for 2026.
| Sight | Adult price | Opening hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museo del Violino | €14 | Tuesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Reduced €11. Children under 11 free. No regular Monday opening is listed |
| Violin audition | €12 | See the museum's event calendar | About 30 minutes, historic instruments. Children up to 10 pay €6. Not included in the museum ticket |
| Torrazzo combined ticket | €10 | Diocesan museums Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 6 p.m. | Covers the Museo Verticale in the Torrazzo, the baptistery and the diocesan museum. On Mondays a €5 ticket covers the Torrazzo only |
| Cathedral | – | Tuesday to Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. | Services can limit sightseeing |
Reduced museum tickets at €11 apply, among others, to students up to 19, enrolled university students and visitors over 65. Visitors with a disability and a companion enter free. For the Torrazzo ticket, accompanied children under 14 and visitors with a disability and a companion enter free. Check the current prices on the day, since the operators set them.
Cremona tours and day trips
Guided tours and trips from Milan, with live prices and availability.
A day in Cremona
One sequence that matches the opening hours.
Morning: cathedral and Torrazzo
The cathedral opens at 7:30 a.m., and the diocesan museums open at 10 a.m. Start with the cathedral and the combined Torrazzo ticket. The ticket covers the Museo Verticale in the tower, the baptistery and the diocesan museum. The diocesan museums close from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., so plan your lunch around that.
Afternoon: Museo del Violino
The museum opens at 11 a.m. from Tuesday to Friday and at 10 a.m. on weekends. If you want to hear an instrument, check the museum's calendar for an audition. It lasts about 30 minutes and costs €12.
Plan around Monday
The museum lists no regular Monday opening, and on Mondays a special €5 ticket covers the Torrazzo alone. The cathedral keeps shorter Monday hours. A Tuesday to Sunday visit gives you the full programme.
Families and reduced prices
Who pays less, or nothing, at each sight.
- Museo del Violino: children under 11 enter free, except school trips. The reduced ticket is €11 for students up to 19, enrolled university students and visitors over 65. A visitor with a disability and a companion enter free.
- Violin audition: children up to 10 pay €6 instead of €12. Check the calendar first, because the audition is an event with set dates.
- Torrazzo and diocesan museum: accompanied children under 14 enter free, as do visitors with a disability and a companion.
- Cathedral: being open for worship is not the same as being open for sightseeing. Services can change what you may visit, so ask at the entrance.
Tickets for the museum and the Torrazzo are separate products from separate operators. A museum ticket does not open the Torrazzo, and the combined Torrazzo ticket does not include the violin museum.
Getting there and combining Cremona
Check the timetable before you plan a single day.
By train
Regional trains are run by Trenord. A new fare table has applied since 1 September 2026, with a reference of €5.40 for 41 to 50 tariff kilometres in second class. Which class your journey falls in depends on the tariff distance. Look up the timetable and fare for your date, and check the return time before you decide how long to stay.
As part of a longer trip
Cremona can be combined with other Lombard cities. Mantua has the Palazzo Ducale and the Palazzo Te, and Bergamo has its upper town. The day trips page compares journey times and costs for all the main destinations.
Day trips from Milan →Plan the rest of your trip
Other cities and the lakes.
Cremona: frequently asked questions
How much is the Museo del Violino?
An adult ticket costs €14 and the reduced ticket €11. Children under 11 enter free, as do visitors with a disability and a companion. School trips are excluded from the free entry for children.
When is the Museo del Violino open?
Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. No regular Monday opening is listed. Check public holidays separately.
Is the violin audition included in the ticket?
No. The audition lasts about 30 minutes, uses historic instruments and costs €12 for adults and €6 for children up to 10. It has its own event calendar.
What does the Torrazzo ticket include?
The €10 combined ticket covers the Museo Verticale in the Torrazzo, the baptistery and the diocesan museum. On Mondays a €5 ticket covers the Torrazzo only.
Can I visit the cathedral during services?
Opening for worship is not the same as unrestricted sightseeing. The cathedral is open Tuesday to Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., with shorter hours on Monday, and services can limit visits.