Milan History and Art Full Day Tour

Milan is a city where power, creativity, and elegance have shaped centuries of history. This private full-day tour is designed to guide you through its most important landmarks in a smooth and immersive way, allowing you to experience the city with depth, comfort, and expert storytelling.

Your day begins with a warm welcome from your private guide, who introduces the itinerary and sets the pace for a full exploration of Milan’s cultural heart. The experience opens at the Duomo of Milan, the city’s most powerful symbol. You ascend to the rooftop terraces, where you walk among marble spires and sculpted pinnacles, enjoying extraordinary views over the city. From above, Milan reveals its unique balance between historic grandeur and modern energy.

Descending from the cathedral, the tour continues into the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, an architectural jewel of the 19th century. Beneath its glass dome, luxury boutiques, historic cafés, and intricate mosaics reflect Milan’s long-standing relationship with style and innovation.

A short walk brings you past the legendary Teatro alla Scala, a cornerstone of the city’s musical life and one of the most influential opera houses in the world. Your guide shares stories of composers, performers, and moments that have made this theatre an international reference point.

The journey then moves to Castello Sforza, a monumental fortress that once stood at the center of Milanese power. Exploring its courtyards and historic spaces, you discover the legacy of the Sforza family and their role as patrons of art, including their close connection to Leonardo da Vinci. This stop offers a deeper understanding of Milan as a Renaissance capital.

The final and most emotional moment of the day takes place at Santa Maria delle Grazie, where you encounter Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. Standing before this extraordinary masterpiece, you experience a work that transcends time, emotion, and technique. Your guide explains its symbolism, composition, and the revolutionary ideas behind it, bringing clarity and meaning to this unforgettable encounter.

This private full-day Milan highlights tour offers a complete and carefully paced introduction to the city. By combining architecture, art, history, and panoramic views, it creates a rich and memorable experience crafted entirely around you.

• Dress Code required: knees and shoulders must be covered to access Milan Duomo and Santa Maria delle Grazie.
• Please provide all participants' full names. This is required in order to purchase Last Supper Skip-the-Line tickets.
• Please remember to bring all of your original photo IDs or passports on the day of tour. Last Supper's staff will double check name on tickets and IDs - if one or more names do not match, access won't be allowed.
• The ascent to the Duomo Rooftop will be done via elevator, but there is still a mandatory climb.

1. Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
2. Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.