Highlights of Milan Private Guided Tour: Duomo, La Scala Theatre & Sforza Castle
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Milan has a wealth of tradition, being a very ancient city. Nowadays it is home to some of the most beautiful art in the world and also some of Italy’s friendliest people. It is also where the fashionisti come to buy their clothes, to see and be seen. In a packed 3 hours itinerary, in the company of a very knowledge English-speaking guide who will tailor the tour to your personal interests, you will see the very best this exciting city has to offer. We will ensure you see all the “must see” sights of this wonderful city: the breathtaking Duomo Cathedral; the imposing Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, forerunner of today’s shopping malls. A visit inside La Scala Opera House, one of the most prestigious theaters in the world. The Brera District with its quaint houses festooned with flowers and finally to the Sforza Castle ( the visit is from outside), symbol of Milan’s power.
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Milan is a city rich in culture, steeped in tradition and full of beautiful art. It is renowned the world over for its fashion; a place to see and be seen. On this private tour you get a real flavour of Milan and its wonderful, welcoming people! In the company of a very experienced English-speaking guide this tour can be tailored to suit your personal interests. A “must see” however on any tour of Milan is the magnificent Duomo di Milano. The cathedral is the fifth largest in the world and the largest in Italy. It took over six centuries to build and is one of the world’s leading examples of Gothic architecture. As you wander through its interior your guide will explain about the art and architecture that make this cathedral so special. The city of Milan has its origins in the 6th Century B.C. and for about 200 years was the seat of the Roman Empire. Today it is a wonderful mix of old and new. On the tour you will visit one of the earliest shopping malls, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This 19th Century structure has two magnificent glass-vaulted arcades and a glass dome. You can take a little time out to browse through the shops or perhaps have a drink in one of the many cafes or bars, as Milan’s great poets, artist and writers of the 19th Century used to do. Milan also has a tradition for wonderful music and the world-renowned Teatro alla Scala, Milan’s Opera House is another not to be missed delight. Designed by Guiseppe Piermarini it was built over the ruins of a former theatre and was opened in 1778. People come from all over the world to see this wonderful theatre and to enjoy its magnificent operatic performances. Walk along the alleys of Brera district, the bohémien area of the city. Here among beautiful houses, antiques shops and posh boutiques there are one of the most beautiful art gallery in Italy and the botanical garden. A final piece of Milan’s history is the medieval Sforza Castle that was built by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan in the 15th Century. Join us on this private city tour of Milan in the company of a very knowledgeable guide. You will not be disappointed!
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- The Castle is visited only from outside.
Reviews(6)
In my opinion, this is the best way to discover the city and its most crowded sites! Not only we got to skip the lines, but we learned so much along the way!
Lucia is amazing - knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly enthusiastic about the history of Milan. Perfect tour!
Our guide could not have been better. Very knowledgable and very personable. I would highly recommend this tour!
Thanks for you kind words! It's a pleasure for us to read customers are satisfied of our guides! Cheers. Annabelle
Make sure you book this tour. Our guide Freda was awesome and extremely knowledgeable. We had a fantastic time with her learning about Milan and the Duomo. Highly recommend this tour.
Grazie Ginger, Your words are so precious to us! Fedra and I wish you all the best. Kind regards, Anna
The tour started and finnished on time. Our guide, Giorgio, young but, surprisingly, with a vast knowledge about the facts and history of all the places that we visited. He even took us to a place not included in the program but worth to visit. We recommend the private guided tour
The four hour long tour, including a viewing of The Last Supper, with Fedra was an absolute delight. She was charming, intelligent, knowledgeable and helpful as well as passionate about her lovely city Milan. We visited the key sights as well as walking down back streets and finding hidden gems such as the Botanical Gardens (Orto Botanico di Brera). We also stopped at a gorgeous coffee and cake shop used by locals which is not really on the tourist map. All in all a great way to find out about Milan. Thank you Fedra.
