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Milan Private Tour - Duomo, Sforza Castle & Gelato Tasting

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This private 3-hour guided tour will introduce to you the most significant sights of Milan with a local expert private guide. You will also experience a degustation of one of the best gelato places in Milan and learn why many Italians think that Milan is the second capital of Italy!

The guided tour starts in Piazza Duomo, where you can admire the unique gothic architecture of the biggest church in Italy. With pre-booked and guaranteed skip-the-line tickets, you will enter immediately the Duomo & rooftop terrace by elevator to enjoy a panoramic 360-degree view of Milan.

After Duomo, your private expert guide will accompany you through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (a grand display of many beautiful of high-end fashion boutiques & famous restaurants) and Piazza della Scala, where you will observe from the outside one of the leading opera theaters in the world.

The tour will end with a walk through the majestic Piazza Cordusio & Via Dante to visit to the famous Sforza Castle.

What's Included

  • Visit Piazza della Scala to know the history of the most famous opera house of Italy.
  • Gelato tasting in one of the best icecream shops in Milan
  • Enjoy a unique panoramic 360-degree view of Milan from the rooftop of Duomo.
  • The small museums inside the Sforza Castle are not part of this tour
  • On very rare occasions, Duomo may not accessible because of religious events
  • When inside of Duomo is not accessible during the tour, the guide will give you tickets for tomorrow
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In case you prefer a different meeting point with your guide, please contact us directly after booking the tour. We can organize a pickup without an extra cost if the hotel is withing 10-min walking distance from Duomo.

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
20123 Milano MI, Italy

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End point

Piazza Castello
20121 Milano MI, Italy

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Piazza del Duomo

The guided tour starts in Piazza Duomo, where you can admire the unique and beautiful gothic architecture of the biggest church in Italy that took 6 centuries to be completed.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Duomo di Milano

The Duomo of Milan is the largest church in Italy and the fourth largest in the world, with a capacity of up to 40,000 people. In the 1930s a special law was introduced in Milan (it wasn’t respected later on...) for which no buildings could have been higher than the highest point of Duomo.With pre-booked and guaranteed skip-the-line tickets, you will enter immediately the Duomo rooftop terrace by elevator to have a panoramic 360-degree view of Milan. After that, you will enter the Duomo Cathedral and your private guide will help you to explore the underground archeological area beneath Duomo & the museum of Duomo.Its rooftops host something like 3400 statues and they are not all are saints or angels. For example, you can admire the statue of the boxer Primo Carnera (world heavyweight boxing champion in 1930s – he was the first Italian ever to gain this title), the statue of the pigeon, one of a tennis racquet, and the Statue of Liberty (the myth says it inspired New York’s one!).
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Terrazze del Duomo

During this tour you will the Duomo rooftop terrace by elevator to have a panoramic 360-degree view of Milan together with your private guide.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Your private expert guide will accompany you through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, named after the first King of Italy. Constructed in 19th century, the Galleria was built on the initiative of the king with the purpose to represent the modernization of Milan and connect La Scala & Piazza Duomo, the most important landmarks of that time. Now it is a grand display of many beautiful of high-end fashion boutiques & famous restaurants, all inside an enormous decorated glass roof of the Galleria.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Scala

After Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, your knowledgeable guide will bring you to Piazza della Scala, where you will observe from the outside one of the leading opera and ballet theaters in the world.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Cordusio (pass by)

The tour will end with a walk through the majestic Piazza Cordusio & Via Dante to visit to the famous Sforza Castle.
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Via Dante (pass by)

You will enjoy a relaxing walk through beautiful Via Dante to reach the Sforza Castle.
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Castello Sforzesco

The tour includes the visit to the famous Sforza Castle. Being one of the most beautiful, fortified structures in Italy and one of the largest in Europe, Sforza Castle connects to Sempione Park, provides breathtaking view to the famous Arch of Peace (Arco della Pace).
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Milan Private Tour – Duomo, Sforza Castle & Gelato Tasting?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • Visit Piazza della Scala to know the history of the most famous opera house of Italy.
  • Gelato tasting in one of the best icecream shops in Milan
  • Enjoy a unique panoramic 360-degree view of Milan from the rooftop of Duomo.
  • Stroll through the glass-roofed arcade of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
  • Guaranteed & pre-booked skip-the-line tickets to Duomo Cathedral & rooftop terrace with lift access
  • Personal expert guide only for you
  • Relaxed guided walking tour at your own pace
  • The small museums inside the Sforza Castle are not part of this tour
  • On very rare occasions, Duomo may not accessible because of religious events
  • When inside of Duomo is not accessible during the tour, the guide will give you tickets for tomorrow

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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