10 Days in Milan: Unveiling the City's Hidden Gems

Chris kita

8 Mar 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Milan's rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture. From the iconic Duomo di Milano to the enchanting Sforzesco Castle, immerse yourself in the allure of this Italian metropolis. Discover hidden treasures, indulge in delectable cuisine, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Marvels - Exploring Duomo di Milano and Arco della Pace

$233

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$24

6 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

1 - 2 min

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A showcase of digitally restored paintings & hands-on models of inventions by the Renaissance great.

No time set

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$15

2 - 3 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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

No time set

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$13

10 - 15 min

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

No time set

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$13

4 - 5 min

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19th-century building with displays of minerals, fossils, skeletons & preserved animals.

No time set

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$10

5 - 8 min

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18th-century public gardens, home to the Natural History Museum, Palazzo Dugnani & planetarium.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Art museum with over 300 works by Italian artists since the 19th century, plus regular exhibitions.

No time set

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$10

10 - 15 min

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

No time set

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$15

9 - 14 min

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Acquario Civico e Stazione Idrobiologica di Milano

Family attraction with native & global aquatic flora & fauna as well as a marine biology library.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

8 - 12 min

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Triumphal arch with bas-reliefs & statues, built by Luigi Cagnola on the request of Napoleon.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

No time set

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$13

5 - 8 min

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Park & gardens landscaped by Emilio Alemagna, with a tower, aquarium, theater & municipal library.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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11 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

5 - 8 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.

No time set

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$15

8 - 11 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Archeological site made up of 16 Roman marble columns, next to remains of an amphitheater and baths.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

No time set

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$15

21 - 26 min

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Train/tram factory converted into an art complex embracing music, theater & dance, plus a cinema.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Contemporary skyscrapers & shops surround this modern square with fountains & colorful night lights.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Garden park & botanical garden with contemporary landscape design, restaurants & community events.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

Day 2Modern Marvels - Piazza Gae Aulenti and BAM Tree Library Milan

$51

$ 8

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

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$19

38 - 46 min

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

No time set

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Free

30 - 36 min

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Popular park offering a lake for swimming, boating & fishing, plus a children's entertainment area.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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A.C. & Inter Milan's home ground with regular soccer matches, plus museum and stadium tours.

No time set

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$32

Day 3Aquatic Wonders - Acquario Civico e Stazione Idrobiologica di Milano and Teatro alla Scala

$13

$ 3

Parrocchia di S. Giovanni Battista - Duomo di Monza

Centuries-old church with a marble facade & ornate frescoes, plus a treasury of religious relics.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 4Royal Retreat - Parrocchia di S. Giovanni Battista - Duomo di Monza and Villa Reale di Monza

Day 5Architectural Delights - Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Indro Montanelli Gardens

Day 6Timeless Splendor - Unveiling the Secrets of Sforzesco Castle

Day 7Artistic Enclave - Fabbrica del Vapore and Santa Maria delle Grazie

Day 8Serene Escapes - Parco Sempione, Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, and Colonne di San Lorenzo

Day 9Spiritual Journeys - Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio and San Siro Stadium

Day 10Regal Resplendence - Palazzo Reale di Milano and Idroscalo

Budget breakdown: $314 In total

Activities & Food:$297

Transport:$17