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Discover the Magic of Milan: A 5-Day Itinerary

Nerea Jiménez

11 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Milan's rich history and vibrant culture with this 5-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's artistic treasures.

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$117

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$ 5

Santa Maria delle Grazie

Terracotta Renaissance church with elaborate Gothic interior, home to Da Vinci's The Last Supper.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

13 - 16 min

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Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro

Elegant church dating from the 15th century, with regular services & an ornate gilded interior.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Palazzo Reale di Milano

Sweeping staircases, regal hallways and artistic masterpieces at a grand 18th century palace.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$26

1 - 2 min

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Galleria Restaurant & Pizza

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 2

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$108

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$ 10

Fondazione Prada

Exhibits of contemporary art in a unique complex of buildings designed by Rem Koolhaas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

16 - 20 min

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Modern Art Gallery

Grandiose, 18th-century mansion exhibiting Italian art & sculptors, plus works by Cezanne & Gauguin.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

10 - 15 min

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Poldi Pezzoli Museum

Elegant museum containing an extensive collection of Italian art & paintings by the Flemish masters.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

13 - 16 min

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Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio

Romanesque church with an elegant courtyard, plus a crypt where St Ambrose's remains are displayed.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Da Zero - Pizza e Territorio

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 3

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$140

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$ 5

Mudec

Restored factory now a sleek museum of art & culture, with rotating exhibitions & a restaurant.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

8 - 10 min

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Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

Former monastery housing science museum with scale models of da Vinci's submarines & planes.

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

Historic 16th-century church & former monastery with vivid biblical-themed artwork & frescoes.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Teatro alla Scala

Lavish 18th-century theater famous for Italian opera & ballets, plus a museum & music library.

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$50

1 - 2 min

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Café Trussardi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 4

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$164

Triennale di Milano

Museum with permanent & temporary design-related exhibits on themes from architecture to furniture.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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Sforzesco Castle

Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$12

12 - 17 min

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Gallerie d’Italia

Spacious art museum displaying Italian works from the 19th & 20th centuries in an elegant setting.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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Duomo di Milano

One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$48

4 - 6 min

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Obicà

Obicà offre la degustazione delle migliori Mozzarelle di Bufala Campana DOP, oltre a un'ampia scelta di prodotti e ricette della tradizione italiana. Obicà propone solo ingredienti di ottima qualità, non potrete che essere soddisfatti.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$54

Day 5

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$102

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$ 20

Villa Reale di Monza

Grand neo-classical estate with royal apartments, a chapel, park and gardens, plus guided tours.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

22 - 27 min

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Pirelli HangarBicocca

Contemporary art museum in former factory with monumental permanent installations & temporary shows.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Pinacoteca di Brera

Graceful palazzo used by Napoleon, with medieval and Renaissance art especially from Northern Italy.

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$30

33 - 40 min

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Alfa Romeo Museum

Museum of Italian car maker Alfa Romeo, with exhibits like a 4D film & vintage & prototype vehicles.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$25

12 - 15 min

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Pomodoro & Mozzarella

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$22

Budget breakdown: $670 In total

Activities & Food:$631

Transport:$39