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Best Things to Do in Milan

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By Holly Wallis


You simply cannot go wrong with a trip to Milan. Home to sumptuous cuisine, world-class fashion boutiques and shows, and astounding historic gems, there is much to be enjoyed for every type of traveller. Art lovers will enjoy the breathtaking works of Leonardo Da Vinci at the Museo Cenacolo Vinciano, for fashion enthusiasts, peruse the fabulous luxury stores in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and those who want to experience the best of Italian cuisine, can sample of the region's finest dishes.

Read on for our guide to the best things to do in Milan, to help you make the most of your time in this incredible city.

Historic Milan Tour

Our classic Milan city tour is the perfect way to get your bearings on arrival to this iconic city. Explore Milan’s most significant historical landmarks on foot with a local art historian guide, taking in the spectacular Duomo, Sforza Castle, the Scala Theatre and Piazza dei Mercanti, as well as skip the line access to Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic masterpiece ‘The Last Supper’.


Check out our popular Milan city tour, for more details.


Sforza Castle with fountain in Milan, Italy

Milan Food Tour

Milan is renowned for its cuisine, including risotto alla Milanese (a saffron risotto with a rich creamy texture) cotoletta alla Milanese (a traditional dish consisting of a bone-in veal chop that is breaded and pan-fried in butter), and ossobuco (made of cross-cut veal shanks, white wine, and vegetables). For food lovers, this food tours is undoubtedly one of the best things to do in Milan. Sample local delicacies, learn about Italian food traditions, and discover some of the city’s off-the-beaten-track highlights along the way, including the artistic La Brera district and the shopping street of Corso Garibaldi.


Check out our Milan food tour for more details.


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Lake Como Day Tour

Marvel at the impressive Gothic Duomo in Como Town, pass by the elegant and famous villas tucked along the lake shores, cruise to the jewel of the lake, Bellagio and finally take the ferry to Varenna and discover this ancient village with your expert guide. Lake Como is known for its splendid Alpine scenery, quaint lakeside villages with cobbled lanes, and picturesque historic villas.


We offer a brilliant Lake Como day tour from Milan - your Trailfinders travel consultant will be able to add this on for you.


Varenna, Lake Como, Italy

Milan Duomo

A visit to the Milan Duomo, a spectacular Gothic cathedral, is a must for all first-timers to this city. With 135 spires, 3,400 statues, 135 gargoyles and 700 figures - this incredible building, that commenced construction over 600 years ago, draws visitors from across the world. Make the most of your visit here - walk the rooftop terraces, explore the interiors and visit the Duomo Museum.


Famous church Milan Cathedral Duomo di Milano with Gothic spires and white marble statues, Italy

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

As you step into Milan's iconic neoclassical luxury shopping arcade, you can’t help but look up and around to admire the intricate architecture on display. Italy’s oldest shopping mall, in this 19th Century arcade, featuring an elegant glass domed roof, you will find a wide range of stores, cafés, restaurants, art galleries, souvenir shops and more.


Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milano. It's one of the world's oldest shopping malls, designed and built by Giuseppe Mengoni between 1865 and 1877

Castello Sforzesco

Built in 1368, this impressive fortress once belonged to one of the most important families of Lombardy. Today, the building is now home to Milan’s municipal museums, including the Museum of Ancient Art, the Pinacoteca, and the Rondanini Pietà Museum. Top tip – free entry is offered every first Sunday of the month and from 2pm every first and third Tuesday.


Castello Sforzesco

With so many options for what to do in Milan, pop in store or give us a call and one of our Trailfinders travel consultants will be able to help plan your perfect Milan city break. For more inspiration, take a look at our Milan Holidays pages.

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Written by Holly Wallis

Holly is a Web Content Supervisor in our Marketing Team, based in our Kensington head office.

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