MILAN HALF DAY PRIVATE WALKING TOUR

Piazza Duomo Piazza Gae Aulenti Pinacoteca di Brera Brera District Duomo

General information

Destination	Duration	Category
Milan, Italy	3 hours	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Highlights:
• Professional local guide
• The most famous cultural monuments of the city: from Mercanti’s square to the Royal Palace, the Duomo Cathedral and the square, Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, the world famous Opera Theatre La Scala and the Castle.

Tour Description:
The tour will start in front of the Duomo for getting close up views of one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world while your guide will point out aspects of its impressive Gothic façade. Then, stroll through the glass arcade of the majestic 19th-century shopping centre Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, often referred to as “Salotto di Milano” (“Milan’s Drawing Room”), where you will find shops of luxury brands such as Prada, Gucci, Armani, etc.
You will proceed towards the sober façade of Teatro alla Scala, the most famous Opera House in the world. Built in 1776, the theatre has played host to some of the world’s greatest musicians, including Verdi, Bellini, Rossini, and Donizetti. Opposite you will see City Hall, separated from the theatre by a 19th-century statue of Leonardo da Vinci surrounded by his pupils.
Take a short cut through Piazza dei Mercanti with its porticos, reliefs and loggias still standing from the Middle Ages and enjoy a short respite from the crowds as you thrill to Bramante’s illusion of space created during the Renaissance.
Stroll through the medieval heart of Milan to Sforza Castle, the impressive fortress of the former Dukes of Milan, now home to many of Milan’s most important museums, including the Museum of Ancient Art, where Michelangelo's “Rondanini Pietà” sculpture takes pride of place.