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Private 4-Hour Walking Tour of Milan

4.7(7 reviews)Milan, Italy
4hDurationEnglish, Italian, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Explore Milan on a private 4-hour walking tour with an official tour guide. During the tour, you will visit key landmarks including Milan’s Cathedral, Castle of Sforzesco, Brera, Gallery of Victor Manuel II, Pinacoteca of Brera, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Basilica of San Ambrosio, Piazza del Duomo, and Parco Sempione. This experience is ideal for individuals or small groups interested in the city's history and culture. It is not suited for those seeking a quick overview or large group settings. The tour includes a knowledgeable guide, but meals, entry fees to certain sites, and transportation are excluded. Be prepared for a walking experience that covers significant sights in Milan.

Itinerary

1

Duomo Di Milano

Milano's Duomo cathedral is one of the world's most photogenic churches. It's a place to contemplate Milanese culture and it has been the backdrop for many films, including King Vidor's epic, War and Peace.

2

Teatro Alla Scala

Know the most emblematic theater in Milan from the outside with your official tour guide. Teatro alla Scala is the most prestigious opera house in the world, a temple of music and theater where opera, ballet and symphonic concerts are performed. The theater also hosts premieres and retrospectives of operas by Rossini, Verdi, Puccini and others. The theater has a capacity for 2,000 people.

3

Piazza del Duomo

The main Square in Milan where the Duomo is located. The Piazza del Duomo is the most important square in the city of Milan, capital of Lombardy and of the region of Lombardy. It is a large urban square, lined on one side with the imposing Royal Palace, and on two sides with lively streets.

4

Brera District

Brera is one of Milan's most fashionable districts, with boutiques and high-end stores lining the streets. This neighbourhood became prestigious thanks to the quality of its artistic and cultural life, attracting writers, poets and artists who lived here in the 19 th century. You can find on the right side of the street a small alley, Brera Alta. This is where you will find some of Milan's most fashionable boutiques.

5

Castello Sforzesco

The Castello Sforzesco is a fortress, built on the site of a medieval castle, in Milan. It has housed the Sforza-Visconti family and their court since 1395. , and has been the official residence of the head of the House of Sforza since 1450. However, by 1625 it was too deteriorated to be habitable, and was abandoned. It still stands in a ruined state and is now owned by the city government. The Castello is situated on a hill overlooking Piazza della Scala and Via Garibaldi.

6

Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio

The Basilica of Saint Ambrose is a church in Milan. It can be found in the Italian Gothic architectural style and was built between 1386 and 1470.

7

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Visit the amazing fashion gallery with your official tour guide. Located in the center of Milan, Italy, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is one of the world's oldest shopping malls. With two levels and 415 stores, it's impossible to see everything in just one visit.

8

Pinacoteca di Brera

The Pinacoteca di Brera is one of the most prestigious museums in Italy, and it houses a number of paintings from the 16th to 18th century. . One of the most famous paintings is a Caravaggio painting entitled The Taking of Christ. The painting was commissioned by a patron of the artist, Vittorio Emmanuele II, who would later also become king in 1796.

9

Piazza Mercanti

The new and modern Mercanti Square in Milan will make you feel exhilarated with its lakeside views, international cuisine, and countless activities to do. See the changing of the seasons, explore the area and take advantage of some of the amazing boutiques and shops in this upscale but vibrant high-rise complex. Enjoy a show in one of Milan's prime theaters such as Teatro Opera di Milano, Teatro degli Arcimboldi, or Teatro alla Scala. For an up -close and personal experience, visit a smaller venue like Teatro della Concordia, Teatro Piccolo, or Teatro Alighieri.

What's included / not included

Tickets to the Duomo includedPrivate tourLocal taxesHotel/apartment pickup and drop-off (if centrally located)Private official tour guide for 4 hours
Food and drinksOther entrances fees

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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