Milan's Must-See Half-Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'
- Admire the stunning Milan Cathedral
- Discover the historic La Scala Opera House
- Learn about Milan's rich art and history
- Enjoy a guided tour with expert insights
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'
- Visit to Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)
- Tour of La Scala Opera House
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Walk inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping gallery, a 19th century glass vaulted shopping arcade. Brimming with fashionable shops and cafes, it is often called the ‘salotto di Milano’ or ‘Milan’s drawing room’ for its importance over the years as a common meeting point for the people of Milan.
Visit the splendid Duomo, one of the world's largest, most striking Gothic cathedrals. Some 135 spires and 3,200 statues are crammed onto the roof and facade of the building.
Enter Milan’s most famous Opera House, the fabulous La Scala theatre. Founded in 1778 and still in use, some of the world’s greatest musicians and opera singers have performed here including Pavarotti and Giuseppe Verdi, whose famous operas such as Falstaff often premiered in this very theatre.
The tour ends with the view of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, The Last Supper, a UNESCO World Heritage sight, housed at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. The delicate nature of this mural and its importance means that Last Supper tickets are strictly limited to those who have pre-booked. This Skip the Line Tour of the Best of Milan includes this difficult to obtain pre-booked entrance, guaranteeing exclusive no line entry and an intimate viewing of the Last Supper.
Meeting point
Start Location
Milan Visitor Center - Zani Viaggi, Largo Cairoli, 18, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the availability of tickets for 'The Last Supper' in advance.
- Be aware that some sites may have dress codes (e.g., no sleeveless tops in churches).
- Confirm the meeting point and time with the tour operator prior to the tour date.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for entry to certain sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- It is mandatory to provide full names, surnames and dates of birth as this information is strictly required by Last Supper Museum
- It is mandatory to bring an id document (or a copy) for the visit
- Times indicated , program and order of the visit are subject to possibile changes due to traffic problems and/or organizational requirements to ensure full enjoyment of the tour, no refund will be guaranteed.
- In the Duomo Cathedral it is strictly forbidden to bring stroller, bulky bags or umbrellas
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- In the event that the Duomo or La Scala closes due to any circumstances beyond the supplier's control, no partial refunds will be granted
- The walking tour starts from Meeting Point "Milan Vistor Center" and ends in Santa Maria delle Grazie after the visiting of Leonardo Last Supper.
Traveler reviews
The Visiting Girls of Milan
First - use Viator for your tickets. There are scam places out there but Viator is not one of them. Second - The guide is quite knowledgeable so ask questions. Only suggestion would be for the guide to have a flag since it is relatively easy to lose her in the crowd. Third - La Scala is wonderful, but the Doumo is exceptional. Do not miss it. Fourth - My favorite: The Last Supper. Such a spiritual experience. Amazing and such a sacred image. Such a short time to visit so make the most of your time there.
A good tour for highlights of Milan
This was a good tour if you are interested in visiting LaScala, inside the Cathedral and seeing Da Vinci’s Last Supper. Other tours do not have the option of entering LaScala and Duomo. You will be on your feet for all of the 3.5 hrs of the tour so plan accordingly. Our guide seemed a bit frustrated with the ability level of some of the group members but we remained on time for our visit to the Last Supper.
Duomo, Last Supper
Our tour guide was the worst! He didn't even introduce himself. Since we all had our earpieces on, he was mostly rambling but coughing and clearing his throat. Hopefully I don't need cochlear implants! Other tour members said the same thing. The saving grace was the Duomo and the Last Supper! I highly recommend the tour but hopefully other folks get a different guide.
Lecture was boring, too much about the theatre
The guide never stopped talking - even in the Duomo and at the Last Supper. We asked for a few minutes of quiet so we could just sit and look at the beauty, but she kept going on and on. We spent the longest amount of time at the theatre, where she went into great detail about a small wooden recreation of the building, then showed us her favorite broaches from famous opera stars from the 1890s. To us, the lecture was boring, but it might be good for certain people who like lectures rather than seeing and absorbing majestic paintings and cathedrals.
Nice Venues, tour… meh
The Duomo and the Last Supper were both well worth the tour but the description and information provided was lacking. Both the Duomo and the Last Supper were spiritually lifting and inspirational. Seeing world renown art is a once in a lifetime experience.