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Explore Isola district's heritage and get behind-the-scenes access to artisan workshops. Get hands-on crafting your own arrangement and savor lunch at a trattoria.

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Nat Geo Day Tour: A Green and Inclusive Sanctuary in Milan

Visit Cascina Biblioteca, a historic oasis in Milan, where a cooperative helps the vulnerable through a variety of projects such as sustainable farming. Explore on a rickshaw, get hands-on helping in local farming and savor homegrown dishes.

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Nat Geo Day Tour: In Verdi's Footsteps

Giuseppe Verdi is celebrated as one of the most influential opera composers of the 19th century, and his work still enjoys great popularity today. Among his best-known operas are La Traviata, Rigoletto and Aida, each telling a very different story but all offering dramatic music and emotional intensity. Taking a tour of Verdi's Milan spotlights his musical genius and reveals his fierce dedication to becoming a maestro of Italian Opera.Discover the legacy he left in Milan, a city he both loved and loathed, with a visit to the Fondazione Giuseppe Verdi, the house that the Opera maestro built to host retired artists and musicians. Here, you'll get a close up look at the life of Verdi and his wife, including their personal belongings, furnishings, art collections, and their final resting places.Next on the itinerary is an opportunity to meet the current residents of Casa Verdi, many of whom are internationally acclaimed artists, and listen to their extraordinary life stories. You are also invited to attend an exclusive performance for National Geographic travelers by one of the residents.Your penultimate stop is La Scala Theatre. Visit the museum and find out the behind-the-scenes anecdotes about Verdi's relationship with the theatre.At the end of the tour, you'll follow in Verdi's footsteps and indulge in an apéritif at Grand Hotel et de Milan, where Verdi lived for 27 years and in fact, where he took his last breath.

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Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper guided tour with local expert guide

Book a guided tour of the Last Supper in Milan to discover the mysteries hidden behind one of the most important works ever!

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Exclusive guided tour of Milan with La Scala, Duomo Square and the Galleria

Book an exclusive tour of Milan city center, visit La Scala Theatre and its museum and explore Piazza del Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.

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Navigli Canals of Milan private walking tour with a local guide

Discover the Navigli Canals of Milan with a private local guide, enjoy a nice walk along the canals admiring the hidden gems, visit the Portinari Chapel and discover the most picturesque and historical corners of Milan.

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Duomo Cathedral private tour with a local guide

Discover the Duomo of Milan with a private local guide! Visit the cathedral, explore the crypt and reach the rooftop to admire the breathtaking view of the city.

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Skip the line tickets to the National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci

Buy your tickets on Musement today for the National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci, the biggest Italian museum dedicated to science and technology.

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Lake Como day trip with Bellagio cruise from Milan Cairoli

Buy your tour of Lake Como with Bellagio cruise from Milan. Enjoy a stunning scenery featuring lakeside villas and gardens during this day trip!

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Surprise your beloved ones with our gift card! You select the amount, they choose their favorite activity: tours, museums, sport events, tastings, and more.

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Tickets for Rocca D'Angera

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Last Supper tickets and Codex Atlanticus guided tour

Visit Da Vinci's Last Supper and the Codex Atlanticus for an unforgettable adventure in Milan. Discover Leonardo's manuscripts with an English-speaking guide.

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What to do in Milan

In Milan, art, history, and modernity combine perfectly, offering an infinite panorama of experiences and activities to do. Capital of fashion and design in Italy, Milan boasts many world-famous attractions. From the glistening Gothic cathedral, the Duomo of Milan, to Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece mural, the Last Supper, the cultural offering of the city is truly fascinating. Not to mention the shopping range of the fashion district and the nightlife of Navigli. All washed down with Milanese aperitifs and an enticing gastronomic offer.

The six best activities to do in Milan

1. Admire the Duomo of Milan

The Duomo is a Gothic masterpiece that perfectly embodies the richness of Milan’s cultural heritage. The cathedral’s intricate decorations, sculptures and spires soaring towards the sky are just some of the details that’ll leave you speechless. Inside, wonderful stained-glass windows await you while, up on the terraces, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of Milan from a privileged perspective.

2. Explore the Sforza Castle

One of the symbols of Milan and much loved by its inhabitants, the Sforza Castle – Castello Sforzesco in Italian – is a testament to the city’s powerful and glorious past. Built in the 15th century by the ruling Sforza family, the fortress mixes Renaissance architectural elements with Gothic influences. Today, it houses numerous exhibitions and works of art, including Michelangelo’s unfinished masterpiece, the Pietà Rondanini. Join a guided tour to learn anecdotes and secrets about ancient Milan. And then take an hour or so to relax in adjacent Parco Sempione.

3. Visit the Brera Art Gallery

If you only have time to visit one museum during your trip to Milan, it should be the Pinacoteca di Brera. Located in the artists’ district par excellence, Brera, the museum boasts a prestigious collection of works from the Italian Renaissance. You’ll admire paintings by Raphael, Caravaggio, Piero della Francesca and Hayez, including his romantic The Kiss. The elegant environment and curated exhibitions make the visit even more enjoyable.

4. Admire Leonardo’s The Last Supper

Marvel at The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece mural, which draws art and history enthusiasts to Milan. Housed within the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie – known as the Museo del Cenacolo Vinciano – this legendary fresco captures the moment Jesus shared his last meal with his disciples and portrays the emotionality and spirituality of the moment in detail. Admire one of the most significant works from the Renaissance, an attraction not to be missed on a trip to Milan.

5. Catch a show at La Scala

Milan’s opera house, La Scala, is one of the most prestigious of its kind in the world. With its opulent interior and excellent acoustics, the theater is a symbol of timeless elegance and excellence. From operas by Verdi, Puccini, and Rossini, to ballets, the stage has come alive since 1778. Whether you’ve booked tickets to attend a show or want to join a guided tour of the museum and theater for a behind-the-scenes look, a visit to La Scala will be an experience to remember.

6. Stroll through Navigli

It’s always a good time to visit Navigli. In the morning, you could come across some second-hand markets, in the afternoon it’s an ideal spot for an ice cream, while in the evening it is one of the main districts of Milanese nightlife. Bars, art galleries, small boutiques and craft shops, the atmosphere of Navigli is cool and relaxed. Whether you’re looking for hidden cultural gems, good food or a touch of Milan’s bohemian spirit, Navigli won’t leave you disappointed.

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When’s the best time to visit Milan?

In Milan, there are always tons of things to do and seasonal events. However, the best times to visit are spring, when the trees are in bloom and the locals start putting tables outside, and winter, especially at Christmas, when the atmosphere is magical. Avoid the summer, especially the month of August – some businesses may be closed for holidays and temperatures can also be very high.

How many days should you spend in Milan?

Milan is well-connected by public transportation, that's why two or three days are enough to visit its most important attractions, such as the Duomo, the Sforza Castle and the Brera and Navigli districts. However, consider that the city is located in a strategic position, a short distance from enchanting places in northern Italy. Extend your stay to 4 or 5 days and take a day trip to Lake Como or the Borromean Islands.

Where are the best places to stay in Milan?

Two of the best areas to stay in Milan are Brera and Navigli. Both are in a pretty central location, the first will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the artistic atmosphere of the city, while the second is an excellent option for those who want to be close to the nightlife. Other valid options but a little further away from the center are the Porta Venezia area, the historic multicultural district of Milan, and City Life, the new avant-garde district loved by influencers.

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