Best of Milan Walking Tour

Explore the best of Milan on this walking tour. Skip the line at the Santa Maria delle Grazie cathedral and view Leonarda da Vinci's masterpiece, "The Last Supper." Then explore the Teatro alla Scala and the Duomo di Milano. From the Duomo, walk to the Castello Sforzesco and then to the Arco della Pace in the Parco Sempione. Finally, stroll through the fashion district, and check out other popular spots with the locals.

Destinations

Duomo di Milano

Duomo di Milano is a Gothic and Lombard Romanesque style cathedral in the heart of Milan, and the seat of the Archbishop of Milan. Construction started in the year 1386 but took nearly 600 years to complete! The largest church in Italy, and one of the world's largest Catholic churches, the Duomo can accommodate up to 40,000 people inside.

Teatro alla Scala

Inaugurated on 3rd August 1778, the Teatro alla Scala is one the world's leading opera and ballet houses. Over its long history, several legendary artists like Paganini, Giuseppe Verdi, Arturo Toscanini, and Puccini, have performed or debuted their works at the theater. The theatre has more than 3000 seats.

Galleria Vittoria Emanuele II

Located between the Duomo and the Teatro Alla Scala, Galleria Vittoria Emanuele II is the oldest shopping arcade in Italy (built in 1865-1867). It is home to some of the most luxurious modern boutiques like Prada, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, and also some of the oldest restaurants and shops in Milan like the Biffi Caffè (founded in 1867) and the Borsalino hat-shop (1883).

Santa Maria delle Grazie

Santa Maria delle Grazie is a convent and church in Milan that is home to the world-famous mural "The Last Supper," painted by Leonardo da Vinci between 1494 and 1498. First designed in 1469 by the architect Guiniforte Solari, the church is recognized today as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its historic and cultural value.

Castello Sforzesco

Castello Sforzesco was built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, the Duke of Milan, on the remnants of a 14th-century fortification. Napoleon ordered the demolition of the castle in 1800 and a year later the Spanish bastions and towers were destroyed. The castle was then rebuilt by Luca Beltrami between 1891-1905. Today, the castle houses several museums.

Parco Sempione

Parco Sempione is a large green space located close to the Castello Sforzesco. Built between 1890 and 1893, the park has manicured bushes, exotic flowers and trees, beautiful, vivid lawns, and an artificial lake. Other sights in the area include the Arena Civica, The Arco della Pace, and the Acquario Civico Milano.

Schedule

9:30 am Departure
10:00 am Santa Maria delle Grazie and "The Last Supper"
11:00 am Teatro alla Scala
12:00 pm Duomo di Milano
1:00 pm Galleria Vittoria Emanuele II
2:00 pm Castello Sforzesco
3:00 pm Arco della Pace
3:15 pm Parco Sempione
3:45 pm Fashion district
4:00 pm End of tour (free time)

Departure & Return Locations

Departure Locations

Piazzale Luigi Cadorna, 14, 20123 Milano MI, Italy

Return Locations

Piazza del Duomo, Milano MI, Italy
Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, 2, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
Piazza Castello, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

What’s Included

Tour guide
Headsets to hear the tour guide
Entrance ticket to "the Last Supper"
Entrance ticket to the Duomo di Milano

All other entrance tickets (Teatro alla Scala, Castello Sforzesco)
Lunch
Gratuities

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Hat or cap in summer
Camera

Special Requirements

None