Milan Duomo & The Last Supper Skip-the-Line Small Group Tour
Description
This experience gives you guaranteed access to Milan Duomo and The Last Supper, two spots that usually sell out long in advance. You explore the city on foot with a guide who shares the stories and secrets behind each landmark, including a close look at Sforza Castle from the outside. It is an easy and unforgettable way to see Milan’s most famous masterpieces in one smooth outing.
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If your time in Milan is limited, or if you want an overview to guide your exploration, this one-day walking tour is the perfect introduction, taking in all the most prominent sights – including guaranteed entry to see Da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’. Led by your local, English-speaking guide, you’ll visit some iconic sights and some on the path less travelled. You’ll get to skip the line at Milan Duomo and experience this world-famous cathedral without waiting – unlike the city itself, which waited nearly 600 years for the incredible building to be completed.
Continue towards this impressive medieval fortress, Sforza Castle. Your guide will share stories and historical insights as you take in the exterior architecture and expansive courtyards.
Our next stop is the impressive Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a 19th century glass vaulted shopping arcade. Brimming with fashionable shops and cafés, it is often called the drawing room of Milan for its importance as a common meeting point. Passing through the Gallery we arrive at Piazza della Scala, the square which houses the world renowned Scala Theatre – Milan’s Opera House since 1778 which is still in use. Some of the greatest musicians and singers in history have performed here, notably Giuseppe Verdi whose famous operas, such as Falstaff, often premiered in this very theatre.
It all builds to a viewing of Leonardo Da Vinci’s phenomenal mural, ‘The Last Supper’. Often imitated, never bettered, this masterpiece is carefully preserved, and only one group is allowed to view it at a time. This can make tickets a challenge to acquire, but yours are included in this package, along with special Skip the Line Access – so you’re guaranteed your full 15 minutes with the fresco. Listen as your guide points out the details that earn ‘The Last Supper’ its place in the history books. After just one day, you’ll find your relationship to Milan forever changed for the better.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM ALL PASSENGERS: You MUST provide all passenger names at the time of booking in order to access the viewing of the Last Supper or you may be refused entry.
- A dress code is required to enter museums and churches, knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women
- Visits inside the Duomo are not possible on Sundays or religious holidays. On these days, a detailed tour will be given from outside of the Duomo.
- Please be aware that access to the Duomo may sometimes be unavailable due to religious services, whether scheduled or unscheduled, taking place inside. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding
- This tour has limited availability, so we recommend booking as early as possible
- Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
Reviews(2,964)
David was a great guide. He gave so much detail and taught us so much. We enjoyed our tour and would recommend it.
A phenomenal experience even in high heat! Fadia our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable, and gave us some much- needed breaks and opportunities for quick side quests during this 3/hr experience. Unforgettable!!!
We were so excited for this tour and it turned out to be so disappointing. Our tour guide was literally like a robot. He started off the tour without any introductions and just basically talked at us for 3 hours! It was like he was just reading from a script and had no personality at all. He didn’t try to engage with us or even ask if we had any questions. I’m top of his lack of personality, it was 96 degrees in Milan and our small group was clearly struggling with the heat. There were so many opportunities to pop into a store for some cold water, a gelato or even sit down for 5 mins. I have used Viator before in European cities and this by far was the most expensive and the most disappointing. I am not sure I will use this service again.
Dear Stephanie_S, Thank you for your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. Our guides strive to provide engaging and informative experiences, and we regret that the guiding style was not to your preference. We also understand that the exceptionally high temperatures made the experience more challenging. Your comments are greatly appreciated and will be shared with our guiding team as we continue working to improve the experience for all of our guests.
We had high expectations for this small group tour that was not cheap. Our group was not small being 14 persons plus the guide. The earpieces were an issue to start as it was hard to hear despite turning the earpiece up. We have been travelling in Europe for 2 months and used multiple Whisper type earpieces and to date had not experienced such poor reception. The second problem was with the guide we were given. She spoke facts continuously for 3 hours. The problem was with her accent and the poor quality of earpiece we struggled to get the facts! The other problem was it felt like the guide was ‘going through the motions’ and was not very enthusiastic in her transfer of facts. Several other clients actually removed their earpiece before the end of the tour because they said it was no point wearing it! Everybody looked bored and disinterested by the end which was not as we started out. Apologies! I struggle to give negative reviews but I have no option on this tour!
Dear Jane_W, Thank you for your candid feedback. We are sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. Our small-group tours are designed to be more intimate than our standard experiences, with a maximum of 25 guests, and we regret that the group size was not what you had anticipated. We also apologize for the issues you experienced with the audio equipment and for the guiding style not being to your preference. Your comments are greatly appreciated and will be shared with our team as we continue working to improve the experience for all of our guests.
This tour is way over priced for the experience. I would not recommend. Tour does not allow for questions, or any engagement. The guide spoke so fast and just kept throwing out names and dates over and over. There were about 15 or so in our group and everyone agreed it was hard to understand. Most took the earpiece out because they were done trying. We even asked the guide to slow down while in the cathedral. She was in her own world just reciting everything she knows. You really only see the Cathedral and The Last Supper - I would find somewhere to just pay to access those 2. This tour walks all over as they point to buildings, again it was hard to understand. You get 1 water/bathroom break. In the end- you’ve walked far from the meeting spot and they just leave you at the Last Supper. So plan to walk even more to get back or to grab an uber. Guide never asked if anyone needed help or checked in at all. Do not book this tour.
Dear Shannon_M, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the guide's pace and speaking style made it difficult to fully enjoy the tour. Your comments will be shared with our guiding team for review. We would also like to clarify that the itinerary, including the walking tour through Milan ending with visits to the Duomo and The Last Supper, is outlined in the tour description prior to booking. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Barbara our guide was really knowledgeable really great experience. Small groups and 15 minutes to view the painting which was amazing
Lara was a wonderful guide! The pacing was perfect and she was so knowledgeable about the history and details of each destination! Highly recommend!
Our guy, Deborah did a great job. We enjoyed the tour
Barbara, our guide, was excellent!! We learned so much from her about the Duomo, the city, and Leonardo’s Last Supper. Barbara kept us in the shade as much as possible on a very warm day. She made the tour very enjoyable with her knowledgeand her friendly and fun style.
The guide was great--highly knowledgeable and very energetic. The office person arrived late with the headsets (so guide could all & everyone could hear well even at the back of group), so we lost 15-20? minutes waiting.
