Milan is a place rich with culture, food, architecture and arts – a sightseeing trip is the best way to get to know the Italian city.
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Milan is one of Italy’s most dynamic cities – you can find almost anything in this metropolis in the country’s north. While it is considered Italy’s fashion and financial capital, Milan is also packed full of culture and history, from The Duomo, the iconic cathedral that is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, to Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. To get to grips with everything Milan has to offer it makes perfect sense to book a sightseeing tour in advance, where the main landmarks and points of interest will be explained for you. Here are five of the best.
Milan: City Center & Last Supper Walking Tour
This tour is the perfect start to any trip to Milan. Over the space of three hours you’ll get to know all of the city’s most historical landmarks, as you stroll through the ancient streets. The guide is both engaging and knowledgeable, bringing the city’s history to life through stories and facts. The highlight of this tour is a skip-the-line visit to see the Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci, one of the most famous masterpieces of all time. Then it’s on to Sforza Castle, a Medieval stronghold surrounded by a beautiful park, as well as seeing the Scala Opera House, the all Milanese Temple of Music, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. From €64.35.
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Milan by Night 2-Hour Walking Tour
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Milan is a city packed with romance, history and beautiful architecture – exploring at night gives a different perspective on the sights of this wonderful city. During this two-hour tour, you’ll discover unknown spots in the city center, hear incredible stories of the most famous Milanese residents throughout history, and generally get to soak up the unique evening atmosphere. There are evening a few tales of the phantoms that walk the city after dark, just to spice things up a little. On the way, you’ll see the courtyards of Sforza Castle, the opera house La Scala, the impressive Vittorio Emanuele Gallery and Duomo Square. From €37.40.
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Best of Milan Experience Including Da Vinci’s The Last Supper and Milan Duomo
This walking tour does a great job of fitting in most of the must-see sights of Milan into six hours. Led by a local guide, you’ll get to visit the Duomo di Milano, Italy’s largest church, and choose between skip-the-line entry to ‘The Last Supper’ or a tour of Leonardo da Vinci’s Vineyard. There is also a fascinating tour through the city’s famous plazas, as well as the fashion district, and lesser-known spots loved by locals. Another obvious highlight is a visit to Duomo di Milano too. Numbers are limited on the tour to keep the experience as intimate as possible. From €135.00.
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Milan: 24, 48, or 72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
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Who doesn’t love a hop-on hop-off bus ride? Yes these double deckers that roll through the streets don’t exactly shout ‘off the beaten path’ but there are few better, and more cost-effective, ways to get to know a city, especially if it’s a first visit. There are a ton of options to suit all vacation stays, from 24 hours to three day tickets and an option to see Milan at night, all with lively audio commentary and the added bonus of being able to jump off at any of the designated stops. Notable buildings passed by this tour include Sforza Castle, the picturesque Navigli, and the breathtaking Duomo di Milano. From €19.00.
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Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing
Sightseeing can work up an appetite, so why not combine seeing a city with tasting its delicacies? Over 2.5 hours, this tour walks through Milan’s historic centre, discovering the best local street food along the way. The expert guide is a real foodie, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the best eateries in town. During the tour you will try a variety of specialities from northern Italy and learn about the history behind local cuisine. In between food tastings, which are included in the price of the tour, there will be sightseeing and plenty of history of Milan thrown in – it’s a great mix, and a unique way to see the city. From €42.00.
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