Private Best of Milan Guided Tour with Duomo, La Scala Theatre and Sforza Castle
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Private Best of Milan Guided Tour with Duomo, La Scala Theatre and Sforza Castle
By Raphael Tours in Milan
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See the side of Milan that you want to see with this private walking tour. Bookable just for your group, the tour is personalized to you and focuses on the attractions that most interest you. Check out Milan’s standout sites, such as Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco), Teatro alla Scala, and Milan Cathedral (Duomo), and select an upgrade option to include entry to the cathedral rooftop terraces, too.
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Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English, Italian
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Highlights
- Learn about Milan’s history and people from your art-historian guide
- Save time with prebooked tickets to enter the popular Milan Duomo
- Choose a start time that suits your group’s vacation schedule
- See sights that interest you, such as Sforza Castle
- Professional art historian guide
- Entry/Admission - Duomo di Milano
- Entry/Admission - Teatro Alla Scala
What's not included- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meet your private guide by a bar in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and start your tour of the city on foot. Totally customized, the experience focuses on the sights and history that interest you most. A highlight of any visit is Milan Cathedral, one of the world’s largest cathedrals that took some six centuries to build. Explore the striking place of worship with prebooked tickets to learn about its history and Gothic architecture. Perhaps stroll through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to hear tips about the high-end boutiques and swanky cafes. Then, visit Teatro alla Scala, Milan’s legendary opera house that opened in the 18th century. Sforza Castle is another cultural city highlight that’s rich in history. Hear tales of Milan’s 15th-century dukes, and admire the expansive Parco Sempione in which the castle is set. Your tour then ends in a central location.
- Start:
- Camparino in Galleria, P.za del Duomo, 21, 20121 Milano MI, ItalyIn front of Caffe’ Bar Camparino in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele (Victor Emmanuel Arcade).
End:- Sforzesco Castle, Piazza Castello, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20455P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Sforza Castle is visited from outside only.
- Last Supper is not part of this tour and cannot be included.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20455P3
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Itinerary
- P.za del Duomo, 21, 20121 Milano MI, ItalyIn front of Caffe’ Bar Camparino in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele (Victor Emmanuel Arcade).
- Pass byPiazza del Duomo
- 1Pass byGalleria Vittorio Emanuele II
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- 3Pass byRaphael Tours in Milan
- Piazza Castello, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
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- spritzel0 contributionsAn enlightening and fun tourThis a fascinating tour of contemporary architecture in Milan. Our tour guide, Anna, is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We not only learned about specific buildings but how they connect with their surrounding communities. It was an enriching experience which we highly recommend.Written September 16, 2022
- Milanfans0 contributionsFantastic!We toured il Duomo, la Galleria, il Castello Sforza and l‘Ultima Cena on the last day before closing because of the corona virus. We were lucky. Our guide, Fedra was fantastic: provided detailed background information to each and every point: always factual, and humorous, when appropriate. She was also helpful with general information, on other points of interest (Bosco Verticale!), with dining recommendations, with suggestions for our remaining time in Milano. She was certainly also responsible for the bright sunshine, and for the fantastic Italian blue sky. Our time was limited, so we decided to come back to see the rest! Thank you Raphael Tours! Kati + AttilaWritten March 7, 2020
- ABahrin0 contributionsWonderful tour. Highly recommended.Walking tours are usually not very child friendly. But this was fantastic. Firstly it was stroller accessible which was great as we had a 5 year old who tire easily over the course of the 3hrs+ tour. Secondly our tour guide Francesca was just lovely. She is patient and interacts well with children which is a nice change from tours which tended to be more adult centric. Francesca was very knowledgeable and you can see her passion as she explains. Finally we loved sforza castle and the duomo. So much history and just so beautiful. This was a really wonderful tour.Written February 24, 2020
- BklynBetty0 contributionsNothing interesting between the Duomo and the Last SupperOur tour guide was good and we enjoyed our tours of the Duomo and the Last Supper. But really, between the two, it is nothing but a walk with tidbits of information here and there. I have been on more informative walking tours.Written January 14, 2020
- JLRG6110 contributionsAmazing guide and tour...!!Chiara was the name of our tour guide...Milan is a wonderful city...both of them were amazing...!! Milan is one the great Italian cities of all times, it has everything. For people like me who are history lovers, Milan is a jewel. So much has happened there that affects the world even today...like the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci who lived there under the auspices of the legendary Ludovico Sforza, and the famous "Last Supper" painting. Or the Duomo di Milano Cathedral, magnificent example of the Italian Gothic style, full of incredible treasures... Chiara --our guide-- made the half day tour feel short...she was funny, full of energy and very knowledgable...a very memorable experience...!!Written December 19, 2019
- UnhappyPayer0 contributionscanceled but took paymentWe paid for the tour then got a call 3 hours before the tour was to start, that they did not have a guide. That was over a week ago they still have not refunded our money.Written October 14, 2019
- Paul K0 contributionsThe best tour everWe booked a 7 hour Milan walking tour with Expedia and can honestly say that this was one of the best tours ever. Right from the start our exceptional tour guide Charles as he is known, was outstanding. His knowledge of all the sights was well displayed constantly telling our group some amazing facts and tidbits. A slight French / Italian accent but in English made for a remarkable day adding a bit of humour to some interesting facts. . Myself being a bit of a history buff was blown away by his outstanding knowledge and skill in articulating facts. Clearly he is well versed in local Milanese knowledge. My compliments to whoever found Charles. He kept our group tight and never lost anyone in such a busy city. Everything that was in our itinerary were well covered and well worth the cost of the tour! Not to be missed. Signed....a seasoned Canadian traveller.Written October 12, 2019
- Carmine4160 contributionsAmazingMy wife and I found ourselves at Porta Nuova by chance as we were just sightseeing without any research. We were very impressed by the modern building and especially the Vertical Forest. We found the whole redeveloped area amazing because we didn't expect it and it looked great. Well worth a visit.Written October 8, 2019
- rvg0831150 contributionsAverageThough groups showed up on time at the meeting point, guides were disorganized on which groups went with each guide. Though we paid for skip the line, we waited in the regular line to enter the Duomo Cathedral. We paid for entry and admission to Il Cenacolo but only passed by the entrance with a quick overview! Seeing the Last Supper was breathtaking. I wouldn’t use Raphael Tours & Events to book day trips in Italy.Written September 19, 2019
- 122nikkik0 contributionsNo show guide - booked thru Get Your GuideWe booked a 4 hour deluxe food and walking tour of Milan for Sunday 11 August. We turned up, but the guide didn't. Calls to the 3rd party provider to try and find the location of the meeting point, which was far from clear - how does a tourist know the 'main entrance' of a castle which has 4 entrances in total and no ticket requirement? - didn't tell us that the tour had been cancelled. A text to the local supplier contact number resulted in no response, but a call did. And the supplier Raphael Tours told us that the tour had been cancelled a week before and claimed that our abandonment was not her fault. While Raphael Tours may have cancelled the tour the week previously, it was not our issue but between Raphael Tours and Get Your Guide. I am angry that neither party thought to tell us before after the start time for the tour and angrier that neither party was prepared to take responsibility for the situation. I have made a similar review for Get Your Guide. Raphael Tours customer service is awful. I hope your experience is better.Written August 13, 2019
- chris m0 contributionsWell worth itWe spent the right amount time at each place and learned a lot. The guide was very knowledgeable and adjusted to our family wellWritten August 12, 2019
- 715shereend0 contributionsAwesome tourWe absolutely loved this tour. Our guid was very knowledgeable and spoke great English. I learned so much from her. The places we toured were great and had great significance. Very interesting little details what I would have never learned. Absolutely recommend it. It was not too short or too long. 5 starWritten July 5, 2019
- Jack R0 contributionsMilan walking TourAn excellent walk with lots of interesting sights around Milan. A great way to get to know the city and our guide was knowledgeable and funny. Despite thee being a thunderstorm for most of it we really enjoyed itWritten June 23, 2019
- Alice D0 contributionsAsk for Fedra for La Scala and Last Supper!We couldn’t have had a better or more knowledgeable guide than Fedra. She communicated clearly and was able to enhance our enjoyment of both sites. I would definitely call her again if I were to visit Milan. Her explanations were thorough but not overwhelming.Written May 5, 2019
- esma_scholey0 contributionsTour of MilanThis is a superb tour and a must if you wanna learn about the history of Milan and see the most notable sites in an afternoon, without waiting in queues. You will learn so much about Milan, its culture, and its history and see these amazing monuments and pieces of art in the company of a local guide! Fedra is simply an exceptional guide! She knows not only the history of her city very well, but has a an excellent knowledge of the history of the world. She puts everything in perspective so well, and relates to something you know about, you will remember everything! On top of that, she is a fantastic person! Just go ahead and book this tour, and ask for Fedra to be your guide!Written May 3, 2019
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Patrik S
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Guide Paivi was fantastic with the children, kept them interested for the long tour, and was flexible to adapt to our needs. She was clearly 5 stars! Price of tour is questionable and I would rate 2-3 stars (kids starting 6 count as adults) and while description talks about admission for the Castello, there are actually no tickets needed for the grounds. Also the other tickets are not really expensive, at La Scala kids are even free. I didn’t do enough research beforehand and clearly paid for that - overall, agency should reconsider pricing of tour.
Written December 30, 2022
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Mike C
Palm Beach, FL30 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
My wife and I went on a private walking tour of Milan, our tour guide was Morena. Morena was incredibly knowledgeable and taught us so much throughout the day. We learned about the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Sforza Castle, DiVinci's the Last Supper and so much more! Morena provided such an incredible description of the Last Supper painting...it was such a great experience to view this masterpiece and learn even more about it by such an expert. What we learned from Morena we will take with us forever! Morena also helped to give us information about the culture of Milan..the city itself and Milan's unique history. We would highly recommend this tour company, as well as Morena. Thank you for this great experience to learn about Milan!!!
Written November 5, 2017
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Lin
Port Saint Lucie, FL2 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
The Duomo was excellent, our tour guide was very informative. Although we were very disappointed the ticket said La Scala theater and we only stood outside and were told about it. We never went inside which was a big disappointment thinking that was part of the tour. The Sforza castle was very good too. Our guide was very informative but four hours was a very long time with no break.
Written October 5, 2019
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MinnesotaTrisha
Minnesota53 contributions
Laura was our guide and was quite helpful with her recommendations. We really appreciated her showing us how to use the metro. The Last Supper and Duomo were breathtaking & we had a quick overview of the Castle grounds which was just enough.
Written May 26, 2018
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Kathy B
Glenarm, IL93 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
Our guide Valeria was fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable and made the tour fun! tailored the end to leave us close to our parking garage. Met in the beautiful Galleria.She asked what our specific interest were so she could tailor the tour to maximize our sites and time.We never felt rushed and were able to ask questions. Valeria had a radiant personality, like Milan. Her love of her country shined with her ability to tell us the rich history. She is a fantastic guide. Highly recommend ANY tour with her!!!!!
Written November 28, 2017
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nikemontgomery
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Anna’s smile is sooo infectious. She’s sooo knowledgeable about Milan. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone. You can tell how much she loves Milan.
Written December 2, 2022
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Giuliop P
Milan, Italy39 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
The castle si one of most beautiful places of milano, with courts and a great park.
A day well spent, really suggested!
A day well spent, really suggested!
Written February 12, 2020
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Peter A
Philadelphia, PA7 contributions
Our tour guide, Nadia, was wonderful to be with and provided many insights about the Castle, the Last Supper, the church, the Duomo and other sites around Milan. She was jovial and full of energy. I would highly recommend this tour service!
Written June 6, 2019
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unrivalled
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Annabelle for going above and beyond to organise a last min tour of Milan for us. Everything was super organised, she made it so easy for us.
Last but not least, our tour guide Fedra, she was so friendly, easy to understand, enthusiastic and so easy to communicate with. She was passionate and a great story teller, our four hour tour went so quickly and we were sad to say goodbye and part ways. This tour definitely offers more than what is expected.
We definitely recommend them, and consider ourselves lucky to have found them whilst touring Milan.
In Conclusion, Thanks Anna & Fedra and wishing you all the best.
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Shirin & Anthony
Last but not least, our tour guide Fedra, she was so friendly, easy to understand, enthusiastic and so easy to communicate with. She was passionate and a great story teller, our four hour tour went so quickly and we were sad to say goodbye and part ways. This tour definitely offers more than what is expected.
We definitely recommend them, and consider ourselves lucky to have found them whilst touring Milan.
In Conclusion, Thanks Anna & Fedra and wishing you all the best.
xx
Shirin & Anthony
Written June 15, 2018
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Robert H
Knightdale3 contributions
I enjoyed the most informative and entertaining tour of the douma and the castle. Excellent guide! Well done!!
Written May 9, 2018
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Does this tour guarantee entrance to the last supper? if so is it skip the line? and does the tour guide narrate about the painting?
Written August 25, 2019
Yes it guarantees you access. And it does skip the line. Our tour guide did not join us inside. We were on our own. But she gave us a full briefing outside before we went in, and spent time with us outside after we saw The Last Supper.
Written August 26, 2019
Bonjour
Prenez vous des groupes de 7 personnes ?
Faites vous la visite en Français?
Avez vous des billets coupe file pour tous les sites ?
Combien de temps faut il prévoir ?
Avez vous des disponibilités pour le dimanche 9/6 ou lundi matin 10/6?
Merci
Cordialement
Written May 7, 2019
Hola, llego el 3-10 a Milan cerca del mediodia y quisiera dedicar el reso del día a conocer lo mas que se pueda. Que me aconsejan? Alguien sabe de algún chofer que haga el recorrido o alguna empresa para recomendar? gracias!
Written July 28, 2018
Can the above prive tour in English also include seeing the Last Super with advanced entrance time with the guide?
Written July 4, 2018
vad ingår mer exakt?, vilka sevärdheter ingår med entré? kan man välja vad man vill se eller är det redan förutbestämt?
Written April 21, 2018
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