Milan Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour

Highlights

  • After meeting your guide, get a brief safety instructional and then hop on your bike and start sightseeing in Milan. Stop for photos along the way and learn about the history of each place you visit. Choose between a morning, afternoon or evening tour. Morning or Afternoon Tour (3.5 hours): Start by cycling through the downtown streets of Milan, pedaling around the city's glamorous parts of town. Cruise by verdant gardens in Palestro and drink in the chic vibe of the Manzoni district with its luxurious buildings and headquarters of the world's leading fashion houses. Stop for a breather at Piazza della Scala to take in the famed opera house, Teatro La Scala, and learn about the great singers and conductors who have performed there. Then pedal on to Brera, its streets flanked by historic houses and churches, and marvel at the imposing Sforza Castle, a fortress from the late medieval and Renaissance era. Learn about the history of the structure and how it was built for the first duke of Milan in the 14th-century.  Other stops include the trendy Ticinese district and Colonne di San Lorenzo, the oldest Roman ruins in Milan. Before finishing the tour, stop at the famed Duomo, Milan's glorious Gothic cathedral, and learn about the building's history. Evening Tour (3 hours): Take the evening tour and be prepared to be dazzled by the twinkling lights and lit-up landmarks of Milan. Marvel at the Duomo and the intimidating Sforza Castle. See all the spots that are on the morning and afternoon tours, such as Palazzo Regione Lombardia, Piazza Gae Aulenti, Brera and Piazza della Scala. After that, hit some of the city's must-see sites, including the Duomo, the city's marvelous cathedral.

Summary

After meeting your guide, get a brief safety instructional and then hop on your bike and start sightseeing in Milan. Stop for photos along the way and learn about the history of each place you visit. Choose between a morning, afternoon or evening tour. Morning or Afternoon Tour (3.5 hours): Start by cycling through the downtown streets of Milan, pedaling around the city's glamorous parts of town. Cruise by verdant gardens in Palestro and drink in the chic vibe of the Manzoni district with its luxurious buildings and headquarters of the world's leading fashion houses. Stop for a breather at Piazza della Scala to take in the famed opera house, Teatro La Scala, and learn about the great singers and conductors who have performed there. Then pedal on to Brera, its streets flanked by historic houses and churches, and marvel at the imposing Sforza Castle, a fortress from the late medieval and Renaissance era. Learn about the history of the structure and how it was built for the first duke of Milan in the 14th-century.  Other stops include the trendy Ticinese district and Colonne di San Lorenzo, the oldest Roman ruins in Milan. Before finishing the tour, stop at the famed Duomo, Milan's glorious Gothic cathedral, and learn about the building's history. Evening Tour (3 hours): Take the evening tour and be prepared to be dazzled by the twinkling lights and lit-up landmarks of Milan. Marvel at the Duomo and the intimidating Sforza Castle. See all the spots that are on the morning and afternoon tours, such as Palazzo Regione Lombardia, Piazza Gae Aulenti, Brera and Piazza della Scala. After that, hit some of the city's must-see sites, including the Duomo, the city's marvelous cathedral.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Get the best out of Milan with a bike ride. Join our guided bike tour, designed to offer you a well-balanced mix of unmissable touristic attractions and a special selection of local secrets and hidden gems. You will experience the cozy and friendly atmosphere of a small group, riding your beautiful and comfy bicycle at a leisurely pace. Join us on the very first day of your visit and you will benefit from a complete overview of the city, historical and contemporary, old and new. This will help you decide which unique and personal stops you’d like to further explore after the bike tour or on your next visit to the city!

What’s included?

  • Bike and helmet rental

  • Use of raincoat

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

The experience is outdoor. The access to the shop for the check-in and check-out is one group/reservation at time.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Bike The City

About operator:

Bike The City is the Original Bike Tour of Milan! We love to show you Milan from the best perspective ever, the saddle of the bicycle. Guided by our passionate official bike guides, you will uncover the city most famous sights as well as the hidden corners of Milan that lie beyond the surface of famous monuments and well known streets. And you will hear the stories that make this city fascinating. Join us and you’ll get the best and the unexpected out of the city, all in a ride.

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