Whether you want to discover the city, learn about food, or take a winery excursion to nearby towns, Milan has many interesting options for tours and activities. The following can be reserved in advance through Select Italy and purchased in US dollars.
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Discovering the masterpieces of Milan
This tour is great for an introduction to Milan’s top sights or if you want to see the highlights in no time. You will learn about the history of the city, visit the cathedral, and see the exterior of the La Scala Opera House and the Sforzesco Castle. You will also visit the rooftop of the Duomo or see The Last Supper , depending on ticket availability.
If you just want a tour of the Duomo and its magnificent rooftop, you can choose Milan Cathedral and Rooftop Small Group Tour.
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Milan for Foodies: Small Group Tour
When visiting a new city, it is fun to take a tour and try. You will get to know both a neighborhood and the traditional food of the city. This 3-hour walking tour takes place in the Brera neighborhood, where you will visit various food stores, a local bar, and a great ice cream parlor to sample ice cream.
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Italy’s fashion capital on a Segway
Enjoy a unique transportation experience touring Milan on a Segway. You will start with a 30-minute lesson on how to use the Segway, then have a 2.5-hour guided tour with audio headphones, passing through several of Milan’s highlights, including the Gallery, Piazza del Duomo, the castle, and the Big park.
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Small-group cooking class in Milan
In this 2.5-hour cooking class held in the teachers’ department in central Milan, you will learn how to cook a traditional 4-course Italian meal, then eat the lunch or dinner you helped create. The recipes are based on fresh seasonal ingredients and may include dishes from several different regions of Italy.
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Style and substance: shopping for the best of Milan
Milan is known for its fashions and luxury designer stores. On this tour, led by a professional shopper, you will visit some of the best shops in Milan based on your interests. This personalized tour can be half-day or full-day, depending on how seriously you want to shop.
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L’Atelier Sangalli: high fashion dreams in Milan
For a truly unique shopping experience, visit L’Atelier Sangalli, a high-class fashion atelier that still makes quality artisanal clothing. You’ll visit the vintage showroom and workshop, then you can ask one of the stylists questions.
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Best of Langhe: Day Trip
The Langhe, in the nearby Piemonte region, is one of the main wine regions of Italy. On this excursion, you will be transported from Milan to Alba, an interesting city famous for its white truffle fairs, followed by lunch and wine tasting at an agritourism, and a guided tour and tasting at a winery.
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Great flares of Italy: Franciacorta’s wine trails
Taste wine at two sparkling wine estates where you will have guided tours, see a wine museum, and have lunch of appetizers, a seasonal risotto, and desserts. Transportation is provided from your hotel in Milan to the Franciacorta wine region, about an hour away.
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Mantua, the sleeping beauty of Lombardy
Mantua is a beautiful Renaissance city that is often overlooked by tourists. Its Doge’s Palace is a masterpiece with more than 500 rooms, making it the largest residence after the Vatican. This full-day excursion includes transport from Milan, lunch, and guided tours of the Doge’s Palace and the city’s beautiful squares and monuments.
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Cremona, birthplace of the violin
The charming town of Cremona, in the Po Valley, is known for its high-quality violins and other string instruments. This full-day tour includes transportation from your hotel in Milan, a guided tour of the Violin Museum and the city, a visit to a violin maker’s workshop, and lunch.
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La Scala Opera Package
Opera fans won’t want to miss seeing a performance at the historic La Scala Opera House. This package includes 2 nights in a hotel (3, 4 or 5 stars) near the theater and tickets for a performance on the second night of your stay.
Last dinner ticket and visit information
The Last Supper is one of the most popular attractions in Milan. As tickets are limited, you will need to book in advance. Find out how to get tickets.
