Private Milan Tour with Duomo, La Scala Theatre and Sforza Castle
Description
In this 3 hour walking tour you will see all the highlights of Milan. A guided tour through the Majestic Duomo Cathedral, icon of the city. The cathedral is a wonderful exampe of gothic architecture, but it has been built over six centuries, so you will be impressed by the different overlapping styles, which still give a unified sense to the whole structure. You will cross the beautiful Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the first prototype of the modern shops mall, that connects Piazza Duomo with Piazza della Scala. This last will be the next stop of your tour, you will visit La Scala theater, one of the most famous Opera House in the world. You will walk down the charming Brera district, where you will see the typical houses with balconies full of plants and flowers. The tour continues to the Sforza Castle courtyards and listen your guide telling about the many years Leonardo Da Vinci spent at this court. After this tour you will be able to check many boxes on your to-do list in Milan!
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This private tour takes you to the exciting Italian city of Milan, the fashionable place to see and be seen. Milan has a rich culture steeped in tradition, beautiful art and hospitable people. Explore with an adept English-Speaking guide, who will tailor the tour to your personal interests.
A highlight of the Milan City Tour is the world-famous Duomo di Milano. This cathedral is the fifth largest in the world, and the largest in all of Italy. It was built in the Gothic style and took almost six centuries to complete. Learn about its art and architecture as you stroll leisurely with your guide. Milan is an ancient city with origins in the 6th Century B.C. For approximately 200 years, it was the seat of the Roman Empire.
You’ll enjoy a visit to one of the first shopping malls in the world, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This 19th Century arcade boasts two glass-vaulted arcades and a glass dome, in the style of the period. Browse in the shops, or quench your thirst in one of the many cafés or bars, as the 19th Century poets, artists and men of letters did in their day.
Another noteworthy destination is the world-famous Teatro alla Scala, the Opera House of Milan. Designed by Giuseppe Piermarini, it opened in 1778, having been built on the ruins of a former theater. Travelers from all over the world have enjoyed spectacular operas performed on these premises.
This tour includes the fascinating medieval Sforza Castle ( outside and courtyard) built by Francesco Sforza, the Duke of Milan in the 15th Century. This exclusive tour of Milan is led by a top-rated local guide. You will love it!
This tou ris offered by Raphael Tours
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Sforza Castle is visited from outside only.
- Last Supper is not part of this tour and cannot be included.
Reviews(46)
Great tour. Guide spoke great English, proficient in the history, and was concise and informative. There is a lot of walking and a lot of stairs.
Our guide, Anna, created an experience that far exceeded our expectations. She is an expert in all things Milan, past and present. We learned a great deal from her during our tour. We feel fortunate to have had Anna to guide us through the streets and precious treasures and buildings of Milan. Thank you!
This was a great way to see Milan on the ground. Anna was very friendly and very knowledgeable, with good English, and we learned a lot. It was very enjoyable. And the skip the line tickets were a big plus. Highly recommended.
This was just as many reviews have said - easy walk and great pace. Ana was very knowledgeable and flipped our schedule around to accommodate the limiting hours at the theater that day. We may have been able to do the building tours on our own, but she seemed to share more history and information than I expected! We really enjoyed this tour.
It was a real treat to see inside La Scala theater. Silvia made the experience come alive for us . Silvia was so incredibly knowledgeable about the theater, the composers, the performers and the history of the area. We loved the whole tour with her.
We learned so much interesting history about the duomo, the opera house and Italian culture. Great time with our guide, a lovely afternoon!
We loved every moment of our guided tour. Our tour guide Paivi was fantastic, extremely knowledgeable and a lot of fun to be with.
Nice day trip, entrance was fast and easy with guide. Our guide did a nice job describing everything we were seeing and sharing stories.
The important thing is to have a guide so that you really know the meaning of each thing that makes up the castle; is awesome
Loved the easy pace of the 3 hour walking tour. Usually the duomo is included but had to be re-arranged. Inside LaScalla opera house, Galleria and Castle for full history. Guide Val was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
