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City
Milan
Free cancellation
Place: Lake Como
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language: English
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- Full day excursion to Milan
- Guided walking tour featuring Sforzesco Castle and Duomo
- Free time to explore the historic centre
What to expect
Milan is where Italy's past and future meet. This most sophisticated of cities is packed with historic monuments and ringed by skyscrapers. On this excursion, you'll enjoy a guided tour to see La Scala opera house, the Sforzesco Castle and its crowning glory – the Duomo cathedral.
Your local guide will show you around the best bits of the old town. Explore the Renaissance Sforzesco Castle, nestled in a park that's an oasis of tranquillity in this fast-paced metropolis. Then amble through narrow alleys towards La Scala, first in National Geographic's list of the world's top opera houses.
And as for the Duomo, well after 600 years in the making, it's a sight to behold. With 135 extravagantly decorated spires and 3,400 statues, you could look at it forever. You can go inside and enjoy the views over the city from the top. There's also free time to explore on your own. The Brera district is full of charming bars and cafés, and the site of the famous Brera art gallery.
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Important to know
- Entrance fees to the Duomo, Sforzesco Castle and La Scala not included
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What’s included
Transport
Guided walking tour
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.
Booking fee
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TUI LAKES & MOUNTAINS
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