MILAN · ITALY
Milan’s best days out.
The 15 most popular things to do in Milan, from the cathedral rooftop and the Last Supper to aperitivo on the Navigli and the day trips north to the lakes.
Worth pairing with a guided option: HappyToVisit.com rates the best-reviewed Milan tours, while YesMilano and Italia.it keep the official listings.
Hop-on hop-off bus covers Milan’s Duomo, La Scala and more on four open-top routes with 10-language audio, Wi‑Fi, and easy transfers.
Most Popular“The time table is accurate The bus clean The coordinators are nice”
Skip the ticket line for Milan Cathedral direct entrance, then take your time inside the Duomo’s stained glass, statues, and organ.
“Incredible building and much to see. Organ is one of the biggest in the world (wish I could have heard it!)”
Fast-track to Leonardo’s Last Supper plus a 3-hour guided walk through Milan’s Duomo, Scala, and Galleria. Timed viewing included.
“I would highly recommend this tour. David our guide was so knowledgeable, and made it really interesting. The tour was 3 hours and it was packed with so much. The last supper was breath taking and worth the money to see it!”
50-minute electric boat cruise along Milan’s Navigli Canal. QR audio highlights Darsena, Vicolo dei Lavandai, San Cristoforo, and Leonardo’s Conchetta.
“We were lucky because the weather was great but anyway the place Navigli is wonderful like a fairytale! The trip with the boat was pleasant and i liked that we went to the lake also. As for the guide there wasn't any but they suggested a QR code.”
Milan to Serravalle by roundtrip bus: Europe’s biggest designer outlet, 6 hours to shop, 30–70% off, and an easy day plan.
“We left on time but the return left 10 mins early, maybe because the bus was already full”
See Milan’s Duomo, La Scala, and Leonardo’s Last Supper on a half-day tour with guided context and skip-the-line entry.
“I loved being able to see the Duomo, La Scala, and th Last Supper, but it dragged on a lot. I felt like we could have done exactly the same amount in 2/3 of the time. We had to sit through the same thing as it was translated into two different languages and then stayed…”
50-minute Navigli canal boat with aperitivo. Glide past Milan’s canals, sip Aperol spritz or wine, and munch finger food.
“Great! Cocktails and boat crew were excellent and very helpful!”
Leonardo3 in Milan brings Leonardo da Vinci to life with 200+ interactive 3D machines, a digital Last Supper, workshops, and audio guide.
“one of my fav museums i’ve been to on my trip, was a more unique experience”
Milan to St. Moritz by coach and UNESCO Bernina Red Train to Tirano. A long day with big Alpine views and free time.
“Great experience! Would definitely recommend this experience to others. Make sure to pack snacks and drinks though.”
Skip the ticket line on a 1-hour guided La Scala tour, museum highlights, box-seat views, and stories of Verdi and Toscanini.
“We were lucky to be there during a rehearsal and so saw and heard part of a performance. Being able to go into a box in the theatre was very good.”
English guided visit to Leonardo’s Last Supper in Milan with skip-the-line access, art historian insights, and headsets at Santa Maria delle Grazie.
“A wonderful visit accompanied by a highly competent guide who, through her explanations and the management of the visit, made my experience very enriching.”
See Milan Duomo, Brera, Sforza Castle, La Scala area, and The Last Supper with skip-the-line tickets in a small group.
“Lots of walking. No place or time to rest or sit. You must have your passport. Other than that, very informative”
Skip the line to Milan’s Duomo rooftop and cathedral with an English-speaking guide, lift access, headsets, and priority tickets.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable about the Duomo: architecture, history... He knew it all, was very passionate about it, and had a talent for sharing his knowledge.”
Reserve Sforza Castle entry with a Vox City digital audio guide. Skip the line, explore at your pace, and learn as you go.
“It was a great valie for the tickets, only thing I would suggest is adding a guide map. The castle is huge and really beautiful with so much to explore. Especially if you are an Art and History enthusiast. They include a audio guide app which can be downloaded so it comes in really handy.”
1.5-hour guided tour of Milan’s La Scala Theater and Museum, with headsets, opera stories, and artifacts near the Duomo.
“Fabio was amazing. The guidance was very interesting, since he is very passionate with history. His English is perfect, we could understand everything. It was a very well spent morning, strongly recommended”
The icons, the table, and the lakes and the Alps beyond.
