By Esme May
Introduction
Over two days, we will guide you through all of Milan's best sights; including the Duomo, the Santa Marie Delle... Read more
Day 1
Your First Day in Milan, Italy. Get ready for a lot of walking because it’s time to take in the... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 1
Begin your day with a free walking tour to fill you with history, local knowledge, and inspiration for the days... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 2
After all that walking, you are sure to have worked up an appetite. Luckily Milan Historical Center is packed with... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 3
I lived in Venice for three months working in a tourist cafe as a barista. Only being a barista consists... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 4
The Duomo di Milano is an unmissable centrepiece to Milan’s sprawling and beautiful architecture. It is also a fabulous starting... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 5
Located only a one-minute walk from the Duomo lies Italy’s oldest active shopping mall. This area now homes a collection... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 6
Located a 5-minute walk from Galleria Vittorio, is the beautiful Piazza de La Scala. This giant pedestrian square is one... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 7
Located on one side of the Piazza, the Teatro Alla Scala is a remarkable dedication to art. It is home... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 8
The Piazza Mercanti is a 5-minute walk from the Teatro and Piazza Alla Scala. The 'Merchant's Square' is touted as... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 9
By this point, you are probably starving! I know when I lived in Italy, all I wanted to do was... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 10
The Castello Sforzesco is a ten-minute walk down Via Dante. It’s impossible to miss. You can see the looming castle... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 11
Grab a pastry and a second coffee from the delightful Pasticceria Ranieri to take into your next stop. Indulging in... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 12
Next on our itinerary is the Parco Sempione. Walkthrough the Castello to find the green oasis that is the Sempione... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 13
By this point, you are comfortably in Aperitivo territory. Aperitivos are the pre-meal drink that is designed to whet the... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 14
From the Bulgari hotel, the Fashion District or 'Quadrilatero Della Moda' is a 7-minute walk. This area is dubbed the... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 15
It’' time for food! Italians (and Europeans in general) tend to dine later than Americans or Australians; this can be... Read more
Day 2
Welcome to Day Two in Milan! After exploring the Brera district, it is time to see the famous Last Supper,... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 1
Begin your day at Panificio Maria Marinoni, a thriving cafe located near Sempione Park. With all goods baked daily through... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 2
Walk ten minutes away from Sempione Park, and you will find yourself at the world-famous Santa Maria Delle Grazie. Before... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 3
The Santa Maria Delle Grazie is the home of Leonardo da Vinci’s mural The Last Supper. Arguably, this painting is... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 4
Another 10-minute walk from the Santa Maria Church is the Basilica Sant’Ambrogio. Saint Ambrose is Milan’s patron saint, and the... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 5
A five-minute walk from the Basilica is the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana. Founded in 1618 by Cardinal Federico Borromeo, this gallery includes... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 6
Travel 10 minutes back toward the Santa Maria Church for a fabulous lunch. We recommend heading to Cavoli a Merenda... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 7
From the cafe strip surrounding Santa Maria, it is a 20-minute walk across Sempione Park to get to our next... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 8
Just five minutes on from the Brera Galley is the magnificent Santa Maria del Carmine Church. By now, religious iconography... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 9
Is it really a visit to Italy if you don’t eat your weight in gelato? You won’t struggle for choice... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 10
A cemetery might sound like a morbid addition to this list. However, these tombs in Milan offer a snapshot of... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 11
The Naviglio district is located a short train ride away from Brera. Take the Line 2 Tram from the Duomo... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 12
What better way to relax and see the neighbourhood than from the water? You can either take a gondola or... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 13
You know the drill. Pick one of the many beautiful patios along Naviglio’s central canal and breath in the Italian... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 14
With your tummy rumbling and your appetite whetted by your pre-dinner drink, it’s time for dinner! There will be a... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 15
If you still have energy, Navigli has a thriving nightlife. It is especially popular with students and artists. The cosmopolitan... Read more
Conclusion
You've now seen the best and brightest that Milan has to offer. From ancient graveyards to epic monuments and breathtaking... Read more