Milan Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Milan tours, Last Supper and Duomo skip-the-line tickets, rooftop and city walks, fashion and food tours, and day trips to Lake Como and the Swiss Alps. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Milan itinerary.
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Explore Milan by interest
Whatever brings you to Milan — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci’s world-famous masterpiece.
ExploreDuomo & rooftop
The Gothic cathedral and its spires.
ExploreFashion & design
The Quadrilatero della Moda and the Galleria.
ExploreFood & aperitivo
Risotto, panettone and the Navigli.
ExploreCity tours
The Duomo, La Scala and the Sforza Castle.
ExploreLake Como
Bellagio, Varenna and a scenic boat cruise.
ExploreSwiss Alps & Bernina
The scenic railway to St. Moritz.
ExploreVerona
Romeo and Juliet’s city and Roman arena.
ExploreTop attractions in Milan
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Duomo
The Gothic cathedral and its rooftop.
The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci’s famous masterpiece.
Galleria & fashion
The grand arcade and luxury boutiques.
La Scala
The world-famous opera house and museum.
Food & aperitivo
Risotto, panettone and the Navigli.
Lake Como
Bellagio, Varenna and a boat cruise.
Verona
Romeo and Juliet’s city and Roman arena.
San Siro
The legendary football stadium and museum.
Milan in 2 days
- 1Day 1: Last Supper & Duomo
- 2Galleria & aperitivo
- 3Day 2: Lake Como
- 4Bellagio cruise
Milan in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Last Supper & Duomo
- 2Day 2: Lake Como
- 3Day 3: Bernina or Verona
- 4Aperitivo evenings
Milan with kids
- 1Duomo rooftop
- 2Leonardo Science Museum
- 3Sforza Castle
- 4Lake Como cruise
Milan art & masterpieces
- 1Duomo & rooftop skip-the-line
- 2Da Vinci's Last Supper
- 3La Scala museum
- 4Sforza Castle & Pietà Rondanini
Lake Como day trip
- 1Scenic drive to Lake Como
- 2Como old town & boat cruise
- 3Bellagio, the lake's pearl
- 4Alternative: Lake Maggiore
1 hr awayLake Como
Bellagio, Varenna and a scenic boat cruise.
Full day awaySwiss Alps & Bernina
The scenic railway to St. Moritz.
1.5 hrs awayVerona
Romeo and Juliet’s city and Roman arena.
1.25 hrs awayLake Maggiore
The Borromean Islands and lakeside gardens.
1.25 hrs awayLugano
A Swiss lakeside town across the border.
1 hr awayTurin
Elegant arcades, museums and royal palaces.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Milan visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) bring mild weather and lively city life — the best times to visit.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Pleasant and blossoming, ideal for the city and the lakes, with Design Week energising April.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and humid, with many Milanese away in August; great for the lakes but quieter in the city.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Mild, stylish days and Fashion Week; a wonderful time for the city and Lake Como.
Winter (Nov–Feb)
Cold and often foggy, but festive, with Christmas markets and easy access to Alpine skiing.
Design & Fashion Weeks
April’s Salone del Mobile (Design Week) and the Fashion Weeks fill hotels — exciting but book far ahead.
One day
Enough for the Last Supper, the Duomo and rooftop, and the Galleria.
Two days
Add an aperitivo on the Navigli and a Lake Como day trip.
Three days
The sweet spot: the city, Lake Como, and the Bernina Express or Verona.
Four to five days
Add more lakes, Turin, and deeper museums and shopping.
A week or more
Use Milan as a base for the Italian Lakes and the Alps.
Travelling with kids
Mix the Duomo rooftop, the science museum and a lake at a gentle pace.
On foot
The centre around the Duomo is compact and walkable, linking the cathedral, Galleria, La Scala and the Sforza Castle.
Metro & trams
Milan’s four-line metro is fast and easy, and the historic trams add charm; one ticket covers public transport.
Bikes & scooters
Flat Milan is good for cycling, with bike- and scooter-share schemes across the city.
Trains for day trips
Fast trains from Centrale and Cadorna reach Lake Como, Verona and the lakes; tours bundle transport for the Alps.
City passes
Transport and museum passes can save money if you’ll visit several paid sights.
From the airports
Malpensa links to the centre by the Malpensa Express train (about 50 min); Linate is closer, on the metro.
Book the Last Supper early
Last Supper tickets are strictly limited and sell out weeks ahead — book as soon as your dates are set, or take a guided tour.
Duomo rooftop ticket
Choose a Duomo ticket that includes rooftop access, and book a timed slot to skip the queues.
Currency & tipping
Italy uses the euro; tipping is modest, with a coperto cover charge common in restaurants.
Dress for the Duomo
Cover shoulders and knees to enter the cathedral and churches.
Enjoy aperitivo
Join the Milanese ritual of an early-evening aperitivo with snacks, especially on the Navigli.
Mind the fashion weeks
During Design and Fashion Weeks, hotels are pricey and full — book well ahead or visit either side.
The Last Supper
Strictly limited tickets sell out weeks ahead — book as early as possible.
Duomo rooftop
Timed rooftop tickets fill up — reserve ahead.
Lake Como trips
Popular lake day trips with cruises fill up — book early.
Bernina Express
The scenic Swiss Alps railway sells out — reserve well ahead.
Food & cooking
Small-group food tours and classes have limited places — book ahead.
Design & Fashion Weeks
Hotels and tours fill months ahead — plan early.
The Last Supper
Around €45–75 for a guided skip-the-line Last Supper tour (entry is strictly limited).
Duomo & rooftop
Roughly €25–45 for a Duomo ticket with rooftop access or a guided tour.
Food & aperitivo
About €45–90 for a food tour or a cooking class with wine.
Lake Como trips
Around €70–110 for a full-day Lake Como trip with a boat cruise.
Bernina Express
Roughly €120–180 for the full-day scenic Swiss Alps railway trip.
How to save
Enjoy the free Galleria and Navigli, use the metro, and book combined city tickets.
Milan through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild, blossoming days and Design Week energy.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- A top time, but Design Week fills hotels.
- Best for
- Hot days, great for the lakes; quieter city in August.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Many places close in mid-August.
- Best for
- Mild, stylish days and Fashion Week.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- A wonderful time for city and lakes.
- Best for
- Festive, foggy days and easy Alpine skiing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold and grey — pack warm layers.