Milan Highlights Walking Tour

This 2-hour guided walking tour provides the perfect orientation for visitors to the unique city of Milan, chock full of attractions and experiences. You won’t find a better way to explore Milan, its history and international soul than this guided walking tour with a local insider.

Highlights

• The best way to get oriented in Milan with a local expert guide
• Visit the Navigli, Scala Opera House, Temple of Opera and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
• Learn about modern life and traditions in Milan

Description

With an expert local guide by your side, explore the culture, vibe, iconic monuments, elegant promenades, and artistic movements of this bustling Italian city.

First, you’ll visit one of the most authentic places in Milan, the Navigli. This vibrant neighborhood serves as the favored haven for locals seeking to immerse themselves in the quintessential Milanese tradition: the Aperitivo—a world-renowned ritual. Here, amidst the lively atmosphere, residents indulge in the art of partaking, transforming the experience into a celebration of camaraderie and the city’s rich cultural tapestry. Notice the picturesque canals that connect the heart of Milan with the main cities around.

Next, you’ll visit the San Lorenzo columns, one of the last archaeological Roman sites in the city, as well as Piazza Affari, the heart of the Milan Stock Exchange. Continue to follow your local guide until Piazza Mercanti, an authentic hidden gem just a few steps from the Duomo.

Finally, take in La Scala Opera House, the Temple of Opera, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, an opulent shopping mall topped with vaulted glass and iron arcades. Your guide will provide comprehensive insight into this beautiful and famous area of the city. End your tour on a high note by admiring the beautiful Gothic Duomo Cathedral from the outside—an architectural wonder and the third-largest Catholic Church in the world.

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

Know 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