BestPrivateTours.com - Best of Milan

OVERVIEW

Milan is a bustling metropolis as famous for finance as it is for fashion. With its iconic, many-spired Duomo, world-famous opera house – La Scala and some of the best shopping in Italy, there’s something for everyone.

During this walking tour, your private, licensed local guide will show you most important sights Milan has to offer; such as its Cathedral, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade, La Scala and its museum of the theater’s history and Sforza Castle among them.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Historically, Milan became wealthy and important for its position at the juncture of multiple trade routes. Today, it’s Italy’s center for fashion, business and finance.

Your discovery of Milan first takes you to the massive Sforza Castle, the city’s former seat of power. Afterward, you’ll walk along pedestrianized Via Dante with its elegant buildings to reach Teatro alla Scala or “La Scala”, possibly the most famous opera house in the world. Here, you’ll visit the theater’s museum and have a view of the sumptuous interior.

Next you’ll visit Milan’s famous covered shopping arcade: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, where historical restaurants and Italy’s top designers are found. You’ll finish at the most recognizable symbol of the city: its extraordinary cathedral, the Duomo.

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