Milan Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'

Discover Milan and see da Vinci's masterpiece, 'The Last Supper,' on this 3.5-hour tour. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Santa Maria delle Grazie to admire 'The Last Supper' in situ. Demand is high and the queues get long to see this masterpiece; choose this best-selling tour for advance booking and entrance tickets. Explore Sforza Castle and the La Scala opera house with your guide. Marvel at the scale and beauty of Milan Cathedral and learn of its long history. Explore the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping arcade, a highlight of Italy's fashion capital.

Milan boasts plenty of superlatives: It's home to one of the world's oldest churches, a renowned opera house, the most fashionable city in Italy, and Da Vinci's The Last Supper. You get to all this and then some on this 3.5-hour tour. Meet your guide near Sforza Castle in central Milan and head off to begin your tour. (The exact route will depend on your departure time.)

First, head to the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie - a UNESCO World Heritage site - and feast your eyes on Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, The Last Supper, in the sacristy nearby. Widely considered to be among the most famous paintings ever made, The Last Supper is thought to have been completed toward the end of the 15th century. Admire the intricate detailing and aged splendor of this depiction of Jesus' final meal with his Disciples as your guide talks about the techniques and tales behind it.

Continue onward to explore the Italian city of Milan, where centuries of history and heritage blend seamlessly with cutting edge styles and fashions. Explore the medieval Sforza Castle, an imposing citadel built in the 15th century to accommodate Milan's lords, ladies and landed gentry.

Visit the famous Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral), one of the largest cathedrals in the world. Stand in awe of its striking, Gothic architecture and marvel at the staggering 135 or so spires and 3,200 statues that line its enormous, stone flanks. Listen as your guide shares the cathedral's rich history before going inside to explore on your own.

Follow your guide to the Teatro alla Scala (La Scala theatre). Considered by many to be the most famous opera house in the world, La Scala has played host to many leading lights including Italy's own Luciano Pavarotti. Admire the theater's ornate stage, crystal chandelier and orchestra pit from your vantage point in one of the public boxes (unless there's a rehearsal or show on). Your entrance ticket provides admission to the theater and museum, which you may like to revisit for a longer period.

No tour of Milan would be complete without taking in some of the city's finest shopping hot spots - this is the world's fashion capital! Wander the chic boutiques and luxury stores of the glamorous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping arcade, and admire the many luxurious items on sale.

After 3.5 hours discovering some of Milan's top attractions, return to Sforza Castle in central Milan where your tour will conclude.

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Dolomites Day Trip from Milan: Renon Plateau and Bolzano

Spend a day in the UNESCO-listed Dolomite Mountains and explore Renon Plateau and the charming mountain town of Bolzano. After traveling from Milan by coach, take the Renon cable car and Ritten Railway to a picture-perfect village on the Renon Plateau and spend time at leisure admiring stunning mountain views. Watch out for sights of the ‘earth pyramid' rock formations that populate the area, and discover Bolzano's distinctly Germanic vibe on a walking tour with your local guide.

Meet your guide in central Milan and then travel northeast in the direction of the Dolomites - Italy's famously beautiful mountain range that's listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a journey of roughly 2.5 hours by coach, you'll arrive in Bolzano, the capital of Italy's South Tyrol province.

After a walk through town to stretch your legs, take the Renon cable car from the center of town to Soprabolzano - a small hamlet half-way up Renon Plateau. Traveling to an altitude of 4,006 feet (1,221m), the cable car lends sublime panoramic views, and as Bolzano slips from your view, the rolling hills and mountains take center stage.

In Soprabolzano, walk across to the Ritten Railway (known locally as the Rittner Bahn) to hop aboard a 100-year-old electric train for a scenic ride to Collalbo -- a chocolate-box village perched high on Renon Plateau. On arrival, enjoy time at leisure for lunch (own expense) or to simply stroll around and explore. The countryside that surrounds the village is unspoiled mountain scenery at its very best, and there are countless walking trails just waiting to be explored. The area is noted for its intriguing earth pyramids (jagged rock formations that jut out of the ground) and your guide will happily point you in the right direction should you want to see these up close.

At the pre-arranged time, meet your guide for your bus transfer back to Bolzano. Often described as 'culturally confused,' Bolzano became Italian only recently (during World War I), and its bustling beer gardens and Rationalistic architecture attest to its German roots. Take a walking tour around its town center, soaking up its Tyrolean ambiance, while hearing about its history and culture from your guide. Stop for photos in Piazza Walther and colorful Piazza delle Erbe, and then hop back on board your coach for the journey back to Milan.

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Private Tour: Milan Walking Tour

Walk the streets of Milan with your English speaking guide and discover many of the monuments and museums Milan has to see on this Private walking Tour.

This is a great way for new arrivals into Milan to get orientated with the city and begin exploring it's rich history and heritage. Alternatively, repeat visitors can gain a better understanding of Milan, customizing the tour around their interests: design, architecture, art, food and so on.

Your experienced guide will point out Milan's highlights including the impressive Duomo, Castello Sforzesco, Royal Palace, La Scala Theatre and the shopper's paradise - Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle.
This in-depth, hassle-free private tour is hosted by an English-speaking guide. Please list any special interests you have at the time of booking to alert your guide, so that he or she can prepare for you.

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Lake Como Day Trip from Milan

Explore scenic Lake Como in Italy's beautiful Lake District on a day trip from Milan. The fashionable lakeside town of Como is just a short drive from Milan, surrounded by snowcapped mountains. After spending time shopping and dining in Como, you'll take a two-hour panoramic cruise on Lake Como to the enchanting village of Bellagio.

Lake Como is the third largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Verbano, and is ringed with scenic towns. On your cruise, admire the splendid lakeside villas and keep an eye out for Villa d'Este at Cernobbio, a luxurious hotel complete with tropical gardens. The mild Mediterranean climate ensures an abundance of exotic and rare plants thrive year round.

Docking at the delightful town of Bellagio, you can follow the steep lanes running up from the lake and stop at boutiques and cafes housed in historic buildings. Before returning to Milan by coach you'll enjoy an afternoon break at La Tessitura, a concept store designed by Mantero Seta featuring a tribute to silk production.

Please note: This tour has year-round departures. The above itinerary applies during summer months (1 April - 31 October). At all other times you will enjoy a one-hour boat cruise on the lakes followed by a cable car up to the village of Brunate (instead of Bellagio) to see the stunning views of the city.

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Venice Day Trip from Milan

Experience the beauty and glory of Venice for yourself on a day trip from Milan. If your time in Italy is short, this tour is the perfect way to add the romantic city of Venice to your Italian itinerary. Your full day tour includes a walking tour as well as a boat trip along the Venice lagoon.

With it'singing gondoliers, exotic architecture and mysterious canals, Venice has been a fabled holiday destination for centuries. See this legendary city for yourself as you take in the sites by boat and on foot, exploring the maze of canals and laneways until you arrive at the incomparable St. Mark's Square.

While in Venice you'll enjoy a boat trip on the Venice lagoon and take a two-hour guided walking tour. As you stroll, your guide will point out the significant buildings and monuments you'll pass.

After stopping for lunch and some people watching, the afternoon is free for you to set off on your own Venetian adventure, exploring tucked-away medieval streets before transferring by boat and coach back to Milan.

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Milan by Night Tour

As the sun sets over Milan, watch the night life emerge to a backdrop of illuminated lights on a guided coach tour, perfect for introducing you to the city's lively social scene.

Whether its fine dining, clubs, bars or live music you're seeking, or merely a glimpse of how the locals unwind, your 90 minute coach tour will orientate you with all aspects of Milanese night life.

Start with a happy hour aperitif and an appetizer before clubbing from one bar to another. It's a great way to get a feel for Milan's night spots including the Navigli canal district, the trendy Corso Como and Corso Garibaldi and the arty Brera quarter.

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