Best of Milan tour: highlights and hidden gems with a local
Attractions & guided tours

Best of Milan tour: highlights and hidden gems with a local

Language: English
Availability: Every day
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 2 hours 30 minutes
Do this because
  • Admire Milan's most iconic landmarks
  • Hear about the city's fascinating history
  • Discover less-known gems along the way
  • Explore the cool neighborhood of Brera
  • Get insight tips from a local
What to expect

See Milan through the eyes of a local. Enjoy the beauty, the history and the culture of Milan with a private guide. Visit stunning highlights and a lot of hidden gems, on a private and personalized tour. All of this next to interesting stories from our great local hosts.

Start your tour at one of the most famous highlight of this city: the Duomo, one of the largest cathedrals in the world. Continue with other amazing landmarks such as Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with its glass arcade and the beautiful Sforza Castle with its magnificent courtyards. Your local host will tell you about the history of these magnificent highlights and will answer all your question.

Stop in Piazza Della Scala, where the well-known Teatro La Scala is placed. Learn about the great singers that have performed here from your private guide. Move to picturesque Brera district, with its narrow alleys and antique boutiques. Visit the Pinacoteca di Brera, a public gallery which hosts an ancient library and a botanical garden.

But why to stick to the main spots when you and your family have a local friend who can unveil secret spots for you? Stop at a charming church, spot an old drugstore and an artwork that is meant to be a tribute to Milan’s influence in the fashion industry.

Our amazing local hosts can’t wait to show you their city and tell you why they love it so much.

This is the plan

Meeting point: Duomo - Start your tour in the heart of Milan

  • Stop 1: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele - walk through the luxurious Galleria which houses the oldest bookstore in the city
  • Stop 2: Piazza della Scala - See the beautiful narrow streets and boutique shops
  • Stop 3: Pinacoteca di Brera - visit an ancient library and botanical garden
  • Stop 4: Parco Sempione & Sforza Castle - Learn about the main facts about the castle and see the cat sanctuary
  • Stop 5: The Archaeological Museum - Enter the courtyard and hear about how Milan used to be the capital of the Roman Empire
  • Stop 6: San Maurizio Sistine Chapel of Milan - Step inside what was once the largest and oldest female monastery in Milan
  • Stop 7: Archaeological Area of Via Brisa - Check out the before and after of the urban transformation
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What's included
  • check Private guide
  • check 1 coffee per guest
What's not included
  • x_not_included Other food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entry tickets to Pinacoteca di Brera, Sforza Castle, the archaeological Museum
Where

Via Cesare Cantù, 1, 20123 Milano MI, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the Duomo of Milan under the statue of King Victor Emmanuel II on his horse.
What to remember
  • This tour is a private tour, the price changes depending on the number of participants. You can come alone or in a group of up to 8 people
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Provider
Withlocals
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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