Private Best of Milan Guided Tour with Duomo, La Scala Theatre and Sforza Castle
In this 3 hour walking tour you will see all the highlights of Milan. A guided tour through the Majestic Duomo Cathedral, icon of the city. The cathedral is a wonderful exampe of gothic architecture, but it has been built over six centuries, so you will be impressed by the different overlapping styles, which still give a unified sense to the whole structure. You will cross the beautiful Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the first prototype of the modern shops mall, that connects Piazza Duomo with Piazza della Scala. This last will be the next stop of your tour, you will visit La Scala theater, one of the most famous Opera House in the world. You will walk down the charming Brera district, where you will see the typical houses with balconies full of plants and flowers. The tour continues to the Sforza Castle courtyards and listen your guide telling about the many years Leonardo Da Vinci spent at this court. After this tour you will be able to check many boxes on your to-do list in Milan!
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3 hours tour
Private tour of Milan with licensed guide
What's included in Private Best of Milan Guided Tour with Duomo, La Scala Theatre and Sforza Castle
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza del DuomoPass-by Only
This private tour takes you to the exciting Italian city of Milan, the fashionable place to see and be seen. Milan has a rich culture steeped in tradition, beautiful art and hospitable people. Explore with an adept English-Speaking guide, who will tailor the tour to your personal interests.
Duomo di Milano
A highlight of the Milan City Tour is the world-famous Duomo di Milano. This cathedral is the fifth largest in the world, and the largest in all of Italy. It was built in the Gothic style and took almost six centuries to complete. Learn about its art and architecture as you stroll leisurely with your guide. Milan is an ancient city with origins in the 6th Century B.C. For approximately 200 years, it was the seat of the Roman Empire.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IIPass-by Only
You’ll enjoy a visit to one of the first shopping malls in the world, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This 19th Century arcade boasts two glass-vaulted arcades and a glass dome, in the style of the period. Browse in the shops, or quench your thirst in one of the many cafés or bars, as the 19th Century poets, artists and men of letters did in their day.
Inclusions
- Professional art historian guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Sforza Castle is visited from outside only.
- Last Supper is not part of this tour and cannot be included.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In front of Caffe’ Bar Camparino in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele (Victor Emmanuel Arcade).
