Milan Private Tour - Duomo, Sforza Castle & Gelato Tasting
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About This Tour in Milan
Why Visit Milan?
Milan is Italy's fashion and design capital, combining historic grandeur with modern innovation. Visit the iconic Duomo, explore world-class shopping, and experience vibrant nightlife. Milan offers incredible art, cuisine, and a sophisticated urban experience.
Getting to Milan
The easiest way to reach Milan is by flying into Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Linate Airport (LIN), or Bergamo Airport (BGY). The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Milan easily accessible by rail as well.
What's Included
- Relaxed guided walking tour at your own pace
- Visit Piazza della Scala to know the history of the most famous opera house of Italy.
- Personal expert guide only for you
- Gelato tasting in one of the best icecream shops in Milan
- Enjoy a unique panoramic 360-degree view of Milan from the rooftop of Duomo.
- Stroll through the glass-roofed arcade of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
- Guaranteed & pre-booked skip-the-line tickets to Duomo Cathedral & rooftop terrace with lift access
What's Not Included
- The small museums inside the Sforza Castle are not part of this tour
- On very rare occasions (1-2 times per year), Duomo may not accessible because of religious event
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
The guided tour starts in Piazza Duomo,Your guide will meet you is in front of Louis Vuitton store inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The guide will have a special guide badge with the name and surname of the guide (which we will provide you a couple of days before the beginning of the tour). https://goo.gl/maps/TvS9puwdzpDFAj5V9
End Point
The end point of the tour is in Sforzesco Castle, which is right in the heart of the historical center of Milan (10 min by foot from Piazza Duomo - the main square of Milan). Sforzesco Castle is also well connected to any point of Milan by public transport (tram, metro, bus, etc).
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
The guided tour starts in Piazza Duomo, where... 15 minutes
The guided tour starts in Piazza Duomo, where you can admire the unique and beautiful gothic architecture of the biggest church in Italy that took 6 centuries to be completed.
The Duomo of Milan is the largest church... 30 minutes
The Duomo of Milan is the largest church in Italy and the fourth largest in the world, with a capacity of up to 40,000 people. In the 1930s a special law was introduced in Milan (it wasn’t respected later on...) for which no buildings could have been higher than the highest point of Duomo. With pre-booked and guaranteed skip-the-line tickets, you will enter immediately the Duomo rooftop terrace by elevator to have a panoramic 360-degree view of Milan. After that, you will enter the Duomo Cathedral and your private guide will help you to explore the underground archeological area beneath Duomo & the museum of Duomo. Its rooftops host something like 3400 statues and they are not all are saints or angels. For example, you can admire the statue of the boxer Primo Carnera (world heavyweight boxing champion in 1930s – he was the first Italian ever to gain this title), the statue of the pigeon, one of a tennis racquet, and the Statue of Liberty (the myth says it inspired New York’s one!).
During this tour you will the Duomo rooftop... 45 minutes
During this tour you will the Duomo rooftop terrace by elevator to have a panoramic 360-degree view of Milan together with your private guide.
Your private guide will help you to explore... 15 minutes
Your private guide will help you to explore the underground archeological area beneath Duomo.
Your private expert guide will accompany you through... 15 minutes
Your private expert guide will accompany you through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, named after the first King of Italy. Constructed in 19th century, the Galleria was built on the initiative of the king with the purpose to represent the modernization of Milan and connect La Scala & Piazza Duomo, the most important landmarks of that time. Now it is a grand display of many beautiful of high-end fashion boutiques & famous restaurants, all inside an enormous decorated glass roof of the Galleria.
After Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, your knowledgeable guide... 15 minutes
After Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, your knowledgeable guide will bring you to Piazza della Scala, where you will observe from the outside one of the leading opera and ballet theaters in the world.
The tour will end with a walk through...
The tour will end with a walk through the majestic Piazza Cordusio & Via Dante to visit to the famous Sforza Castle.
You will enjoy a relaxing walk through beautiful...
You will enjoy a relaxing walk through beautiful Via Dante to reach the Sforza Castle.
The tour includes the visit to the famous Sforza Castle 20 minutes
The tour includes the visit to the famous Sforza Castle. Being one of the most beautiful, fortified structures in Italy and one of the largest in Europe, Sforza Castle connects to Sempione Park, provides breathtaking view to the famous Arch of Peace (Arco della Pace).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
