Best of Milan: Walking Tour with Duomo Cathedral

Highlights

A 2-in-1 combo to take in the best of Milan in just a half day
Gain insight to Italy's most modern city with a local expert guide
Express guided tour with priority tickets to visit Duomo di Milano and terraces

Summary

Enjoy this action-packed half-day guided tour through the historic heart of Milan with a local insider and discover not only the best of Milan but also the magnificent Duomo. This comprehensive guided tour with a local expert is the perfect way to discover this stunning city, its history and its people!

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Group Size

Why take this tour?

Start your guided tour today with one of the most sought-out spots in all of Milan known for people watching, fashionistas and more: Navigli! Next, together with your expert local guide, you'll walk through the city center to admire the San Lorenzo columns, one of the oldest and most visit (visited)archaeological Roman sites located in front of the Basilica di San Lorenzo in central Milan. Continue your guided tour around the beautiful streets of Milan to reach the heart of the Italian Stock Exchange: Piazza Affari. Follow your guide to your next stop, Piazza Mercanti, a hidden gem with the most famous medieval buildings in the world, which once held the most important and traditional fair of Milan, just a few steps from the Duomo. Your next visit will be La Scala Opera House, the stage where some of history's greatest Sopranos rose to fame and dominated the stage, along with Temple of Opera and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

With the heart of Milan behind us, we'll change gears and head to Milan's top attraction - the majestic Duomo, a true architectural wonder and the third-largest cathedral in the world. Once inside the cathedral, discover a treasure trove of art, history, and religious significance. The interior is also adorned with stained glass windows, intricate marble floors, and impressive statues.

Learn the macabre folklore surrounding the creation of the Duomo and how in 1386 the devil purportedly materialized in the dreams of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, the visionary aristocrat behind the its construction. As legend would have it, the devil ordered him to erect a church adorned with diabolical imagery, lest he forfeit his soul. After visiting the interior, gain special access to the panoramic rooftop terraces (by lift) and enjoy the breathtaking unparalleled view - the gargoyles, the statue of the Madonna and so much more.

What’s included?

Guided walking tour of Milan city center
Licensed English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entrance to the duomo and the rooftop
Gratuities
Personal extras

Things to know

Before you book

Tour departs rain or shine
You will meet your guide on site
Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges

Before you go

Bring a hat and sunblock during summer months
Bring water to drink
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes

Cancellation Policy

Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

Ciao, Thank you for booking with Italia Tours!
Your BEST OF MILAN: WALKING TOUR WITH DUOMO CATHEDRAL is booked. Excited? You’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

MEETING POINT:
Check in at 9:20 AM with our local partner, Ways Tours, at Milan, Via Casale 5. The Guide will be holding a yellow sign with a "Tour" written on it. To reach the meeting point you can take the green metro until Porta Genova and take the exit towards Via Casale. Reach the number 5 of Via Casale and you will find the guide. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.

In case of any delays or last minute emergencies, contact our local partner at +39-327-4674179.

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