Milan Highlights Walking Tour: Discover Italian Fashion, Ancient Monuments, and Iconic Landmarks

Embark on a Milan Highlights Walking Tour and uncover the essence of the city. Explore Italian fashion, ancient monuments, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems with a local insider.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piazzale Luigi Cadorna - Begin your tour at Piazzale Cadorna, where you’ll meet your guide. Here, you can view the “Needle, Thread and Knot” sculpture, which represents various aspects of the city.
  • Castello Sforzesco - Marvel at the ancient Sforza Castle in Milan, a stunning and well-preserved fortress surrounded by Parco Sempione.
  • Via Dante - Wander along Via Dante, a lively pedestrian street. This charming avenue perfectly blends modern Milanese life with medieval allure.
  • Piazza Affari - Proceed to Piazza Affari, known for the statue in the center of the square and as the heart of Milan’s financial district. This square is a captivating mix of contemporary and historical elements.
  • Piazza Mercanti - Piazza Mercanti is a medieval square that takes you back in time. Here, you can admire the well-preserved medieval buildings, including the historic Palazzo della Ragione.
  • Teatro Alla Scala - Pass by one of the icons of Italian culture: La Scala theater. This incredible venue hosts performances by artists from around the globe during the opening season.
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - Stroll through the beautiful streets of Milan to reach the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a luxurious shopping mall with vaulted glass and iron arcades, named after Italy’s first king.
  • Duomo di Milano - Gaze at the stunning gothic Duomo cathedral from the outside, a true architectural marvel and the third-largest Catholic church in the world.
What's Included
  • Local licensed guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
Additional Information

Explore the unique blend of innovation and tradition in Milan with a local insider. The journey begins at Piazzale Cadorna, where the symbolic “Needle, Thread, and Knot” sculpture sets the stage for the city’s rich history. The majestic Castello Sforzesco, a medieval fortress, awaits as the first stop, followed by a leisurely stroll along Via Dante.

Next stop is Piazza Affari, known for its iconic statue and status as the heart of Milan’s financial district. Traverse through Piazza Cordusio to reach the medieval Piazza dei Mercanti, a square that effortlessly transports you back in time. The adventure continues with visits to the renowned Scala Opera House, the Temple of Opera, and the opulent Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

The tours ends at the iconic Piazza Duomo, where the striking Gothic Cathedral, the Duomo, dominates the scene.

  • Minors must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants
  • Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
  • Please note that some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability), if you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us.
Location
Piazzale Cadorna
Piazzale Luigi Cadorna
The guide will be in Piazzale Luigi Cadorna, Milan, under the colored statue of the Needle and Thread holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Randy_l
Jun 24, 2024
This was an excellent overview of Milan and was a perfect welcome for for us. - Carrisa was extremely knowledgeable on Milan and easy to understand. This was an excellent experience for us.
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Delyth_g
May 30, 2024
Excellent informative tour - Very knowledgeable guide. Added extra bits to the tour when we had spare time. Gave excellent recommendations for areas to visit and restaurants. Really enjoyed the tour,
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Nayse_c
Mar 12, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Laritza was a wonderful guide! She gave us so many historical facts and an interesting historical view of Milan
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Cathy_k
Nov 5, 2022
Sights and sounds of Milan - Learned a lot about the history of Milan whilst enjoying the sights and sounds of the city on this tour. From the canal to the 4th century church and the castle there is history and beauty at every turn. Our friendly guide was very informative.
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