Milan Tours
If you are a lover of history, art, fashion, architecture, we will offer our expert advice and make your privately guided trip to Milan, an unforgettable one. We have built out itineraries to take you to the best spots around the city in the safe hands of local experts. Check out our private tours in Milan below for travel inspiration. Or contact us to create a custom-built itinerary for you from scratch.
Milan discovery tour with skip the line entrance to Duomo and La Scala museum
This tour starts from the famous Duomo in the heart of the city. This impressive and beautiful cathedral is one of the most beautiful churches in the world. A 50-step climb (elevator also available) to the roof provides the best vantage point in the city to view the Milan skyline, from the impressive icons to the tallest skyscrapers.
Another iconic sight is the Sforza Castle. Inside the medieval courtyards of the fortress of Milan, your tour guide will share with you its charming history. Hear many anecdotes and stories about the castle. Brimming with fashionable shops and cafes is the impressive Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the 19th-century glass-vaulted shopping arcade is considered the world’s first mall! Pass through the gallery to reach Piazza della Scala, home to the world-renowned La Scala – Milan’s opera house since 1778. Enjoy a private visit to the famous museum of the theatre. Learn its secrets with your private guided tour behind the scenes. And if you wish to see an opera here we will be delighted to obtain the finest seats in the house for you.
Duration: 3 hours
Rates from: 230€ (2 pax)
Milan highlights with Last Supper
Along with the Duomo and the Sforza castle, Milan is proud to have the amazing Santa Maria delle Grazie church and convent, which is the home of Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’.
Hidden inside a Dominican refectory, this enormous and complex 15th-century mural captures the emotional moment in which Jesus announces that one of his 12 disciples will betray him. The painting had been severely damaged over the centuries, and has only very recently undergone a painstaking 21-year restoration, revealing the original colors and details of this masterpiece.
Duration: 3 hours
Rates from: 230€ (2 pax)
*tickets upon availability, not included
Milan highlights with Brera
Brera districts captivates with its historic charms and scenic beauty. Witness the district’s artistic side in its craft shops and galleries, the Academy of Fine Arts and Pinacoteca di Milan (Brera Picture Gallery). This world-renowned institute is Milan’s principle public gallery and houses a huge collection of Renaissance art.
Follow your expert guide among the gallery’s impressive collection of medieval and Renaissance paintings includes masterpieces by Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Tintoretto, Piero della Francesca, Rembrandt, and Andrea Mantegna.
Brera is next to the city center and is known for its romantic and bohemian atmosphere. Dotted along the quaint cobblestone streets are numerous coffee bars which were favorite haunts of writers and intellectuals in the 1930s. As you enjoy your guided stroll along the streets, stop to look at some of the delightful centuries-old churches.
Duration: 3 hours
Rates from: 230€
Discover Milan from Duomo’s rooftop terraces
This tour starts ascending to the cathedral’s roof by elevator to admire Milan’s landscape from over 150 feet up.
Our expert guide will share with you the stories and the meanings behind the sculptures and gargoyles that are within touching distance. Meander your way around spires and through numerous ornate arches as you marvel at the sights around you; admire the skyline and place greater Milan in perspective from the best vantage point to enjoy it.
Proceed the visit with the guided tour of the fourth largest cathedral in the world with its overwhelming gothic magnificence.
Just across from the cathedral is the spectacular Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, an elegant 19th century shopping centre and one of the first of its kind. The designer shops here give you a foretaste for the other principle shopping streets, the Via Montenapoleone and the Via della Spiga. Your guide will then take you to Piazza della Scala, where you will see Milan’s world famous opera house, La Scala Theatre.
Duration: 3 hours
Rates from: 230€ (2 pax)
Milan fashion tour
Milan symbolizes the concept of “Made in Italy” is considered la mecca for fashion lovers, trend setters, and fashion businesses.
Visit the impressive Palazzo Morando a 16th-17th-century palace, converted into a wonderful fashion museum at the beginning. Learn the history of fashion in Italy, how it evolved until today’s democratization of boutiques and department stores. The guide will lead you through Milan’s renowned fashion hubs of Montenapoleone, Via Sant’Andrea, and Via della Spiga, a compact area in the heart of the city, better known as ‘quadrilatero della moda’, where all the big names of Italian fashion reside.
Soak up the glamour, gossip, and history of the eye-catching designer window displays framed by impressive buildings along with beautifully austere neo-classical façade palazzi and upscale cafés frequented by the ultra-chic Milanese. As you window-shop your way around the top names in designer heaven, get a tantalizing glimpse of the following season’s latest and greatest labels. This alternative fashion tour is more than just fashion, it’s a combination of culture, fashion, and fun!
