• Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli - Situated opposite the Giardini Montanelli, the Royal Villa of Milan, also known as Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte, is a neoclassical villa featuring a stunning English-style garden. Constructed between 1790 and 1796 by architect Leopoldo Pollack, it was commissioned by Count Ludovico Barbiano of Belgiojoso. Today, it houses the Modern Art Gallery.
• Porta Volta - The arches of Porta Nuova are among the largest gates in the medieval layout of Milan’s walls.
• Brera District - The sophisticated Brera district boasts numerous attractions, including the Art Gallery, the Botanical Garden, the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, as well as luxury boutiques and chic bars and restaurants. At the end of Via San Marco, there remains a lock designed by the genius Leonardo.
• Castello Sforzesco - The Sforzesco Castle is a vast fortified complex located just outside Milan’s historic center. Built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, who had recently become Duke of Milan, it stands on the remnants of a 14th-century medieval fortification known as Porta Giovia Castle.
• Ago, filo e nodo - Needle, Thread, and Knot is a two-part sculpture created as a Fashion monument by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. The piece is located in Piazzale Cadorna, a key Milanese transport hub due to the presence of both the Milano Nord Cadorna station and the metro stop of the same name.
• Santa Maria delle Grazie - The basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie, located in the heart of Milan, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1980. It is one of the finest examples of Renaissance art, highlighted by the presence of Da Vinci’s “Last Supper,” a remarkable representation of human creative genius.
• Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore - The church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is often referred to as the Sistine Chapel of Milan, due to its architectural design and the exceptional quality of the decorative cycle from the Leonardesque school.
• L.O.V.E - L.O.V.E. (an acronym for Freedom, Hate, Vengeance, Eternity), commonly known as The Finger, is a sculpture by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, located in front of the Palazzo della Borsa.
• Via Torino - Via Torino is one of Milan’s oldest streets, known for its long-standing commercial tradition and as a vital link between Piazza Duomo and the Navigli area.
• Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore - In the 4th century, San Lorenzo stood outside the city walls, near the amphitheater, the imperial palace, and the circus, along Via Ticinensis, which connected Pavia to Milan and was the main access road to the city. For those arriving in Milan, the Basilica presented itself in all its grandeur.
• Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa - The church of San Bernardino alle Ossa, located in Piazza Santo Stefano, Milan, is also known as San Bernardino ai Morti. It is particularly famous for its 17th-century ossuary chapel, where the walls are largely covered in bones forming true baroque decorations.
• Piazza Santo Stefano E Via Laghetto - Via Laghetto derives its name from the small lake of Santo Stefano, a modest basin that played a crucial role in the construction of the Milan Cathedral. The work was carried out at the end of the 1300s, specifically between 1388 and 1389, shortly after the foundation stone of the Milan Cathedral was laid in 1386, to reduce the cost of transporting Candoglia marble.
• Ospedale Maggiore Ca’ Granda Universita Statale - The University of Milan, colloquially known as “La Statale,” is a public university founded in 1923. Its headquarters is located in the Renaissance building of “Ca’ Granda” in Milan, commissioned by Duke Francesco Sforza as the city’s hospital.
• Il Palazzo di Giustizia - The court was constructed between 1932 and 1940 under the guidance of architect Marcello Piacentini in a 20th-century style. The construction led to the demolition of the church of San Filippo Neri in Bovisasca and the convent of the Slaves of Mary.
• Rotonda della Besana - The Rotonda della Besana is a late Baroque cemetery complex in Milan, featuring a long enclosed portico with the former church of San Michele ai Nuovi Sepolcri at its center, built starting in 1695 based on a design by Arrisio Arrigoni. Today, it houses the MU.BA (children’s museum).
• Porta Romana - Porta Romana is one of Milan’s six main gates, built along the now mostly demolished Spanish walls. It is characterized by the monumental arch from 1596, commissioned by Philip III of Spain, and stands in the center of Piazza Medaglie d’Oro, at the entrance of Corso di Porta Romana.
• Naviglio Grande - Over the centuries, Milan’s Navigli allowed navigation across an area extending from the large lakes to the sea, crossing the entire plain. The Navigli water network expanded with the construction of the Naviglio Pavese, playing a key role in the transport of materials for the Milan Cathedral’s construction from the 14th century onwards. The neighborhood is now filled with restaurants and cafes. Leonardo da Vinci’s improvements to the basin system, regulating water flows, date back to the Renaissance.
• Viale Papiniano Market - The San Vittore prison is a penitentiary institution whose construction began in May 1872 and was inaugurated on June 24, 1879, during the Kingdom of Italy by Umberto I. It is located along Viale Papiniano, home to a significant and distinctive open-air market.
• Triennale Milano - Triennale Milano, situated inside the Palazzo dell’Arte, is one of the most important cultural institutions in Lombardy’s capital. Internationally recognized, it offers exhibitions in art, design, architecture, and fashion, along with theatrical shows, performances, concerts, talks, and meetings.
• Torre Branca - The Torre Branca, originally known as Torre Littoria, is a steel structure built in 1933 based on a design by architect Giò Ponti, located within Sempione Park in Milan. The tower provides a 360-degree view of the Milan skyline, offering a unique perspective of the city.
• Arco della Pace - The neoclassical Arco della Pace (or Porta Sempione, 1807) was the first of Milan’s five newer gates, created along the now-demolished Spanish bastions. It was constructed in the large square behind the piazza d’Armi of the Castello Sforzesco as a triumphant entrance to the city from France.
• Arena Civica - The Gianni Brera Civic Arena, known as the Civic Arena until 2001, is a multifunctional sports facility in Milan. Inaugurated in 1807 as the Milan Amphitheater, it became the Civic Arena in 1870 following its acquisition by the Municipality.
• Monumental Cemetery - The Monumental Cemetery, designed by Carlo Maciachini, opened in 1866. The site offers visitors a journey through Milan’s history, with tombs of figures whose names now grace major metro stations, roads, and squares.
• Torre Arcobaleno - Built in 1990 by a group of companies, the Rainbow Tower transformed an anonymous water tank in Porta Garibaldi into a vibrant tribute to Milanese creativity. It was restored for Expo2015, returning to its original splendor.
• Piazza Gae Aulenti - The UniCredit Tower complex, featuring eco-sustainable glass and steel buildings, was designed by architect Cesar Pelli of the Pelli Clarke Pelli architectural studio. It comprises three towers, standing at 230 meters (31 floors, 152 meters without the Spire), 100 meters (21 floors), and 50 meters (11 floors).
• Bosco Verticale - The Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) is a complex of two residential tower buildings designed by Boeri Studio, located in Milan’s business center on the edge of the Isola district.
• Torre Diamante - The Diamond Tower, also known as Diamantone, is a skyscraper in Milan’s business center, situated between Viale della Liberazione and Via Galilei, and currently serves as the headquarters for the Italian companies of the BNP Paribas Group.
• Stazione Centrale - The Central Station of Milan was built starting from the initial project (1911) by architect Ulisse Stacchini. The construction resumed only after the end of the Great War and the subsequent rise to power of Mussolini and the fascist party. The station was inaugurated on July 1, 1931. During World War II, between December 1943 and January 1945, as many as twenty trains departed from the now infamous Track 21, destined for concentration camps across Europe.
• Porta Venezia - The Rasini Tower (Emilio Lancia, Gio Ponti) is a historic building in Milan, used as luxury apartments, built in a 20th-century style. Located at the corner of Corso Venezia and Porta Venezia, the complex consists of two parts, the Tower and the Palace, forming a single building project.
• Palazzo Serbelloni - Palazzo Serbelloni, a magnificent example of a neoclassical palace, is named after the Serbelloni family. This grand and imposing palace was constructed in the latter half of the 18th century by Simone Cantoni.
• Torre Snia Viscosa - The Snia Viscosa Tower, also known as the San Babila Tower, was built in 1937 based on a design by architect Alessandro Rimini. It houses shops, offices, and apartments.
• Duomo di Milano - The Milan Cathedral is 157 meters long and 92 meters wide, accommodating up to 40,000 people. It is one of the largest Catholic churches in the world. The site where the Cathedral stands was previously occupied by the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio. In 838, the Basilica of Santa Tecla was founded next to the first church, but in 1075 a fire devastated both buildings, and a few centuries later, the Cathedral was built on the same site. The construction of the Milan Cathedral began in 1386, coinciding with the rise to power of Gian Galeazzo Visconti. The purpose of this grand construction was to modernize the area and celebrate the expansion of the Visconti territory. The Cathedral took five centuries to complete and “it is not yet finished.”

• 3 stops (walking alone around)
• English speaking Tour Leader Driver
• Classic Red Fiat 500
• *Hotel pick up: selected hotels in Zone 1 only.

• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Air bags
• Seat belts
• On-board WiFi
• On-board restrooms

Enjoy a delightful three-hour tour that covers three significant neighborhoods of the city: the city center, the Navigli Canals District, and the Garibaldi Skyline District.

There are three recommended stops where you can take a short visit to these attractions. Your Tour Leader will be ready at the car to proceed with the journey!

*Please note that the itinerary may change due to traffic, events, accidents, or instructions from the Municipality.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.