City walks in the province of Milan

Milan is the second largest city in Italy and the capital of Lombardy. The elegant fashion capital, considered Italy's economic powerhouse, has many attractions to offer and you'll get your money's worth on a city tour here. How about a visit to the famous Castello Sforzesco or the Milan Cathedral? Or the UNESCO World Heritage Site The Last Supper by da Vinci in the refectory of the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie? Da Vinci's work can be seen in many places in this magnificent city, which you can stroll through at your leisure and enjoy the flair of Milan.

You can explore Milan on your own on a walking tour or join a guided tour. A guided tour certainly has its advantages. But if you want to set off on your own, here are some tips: With our city tours, you're sure not to miss any of the highlights and at the same time you remain flexible and can take as much time as you want.

In addition to exclusive fashion and the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, Milan is associated with its Gothic city centre, dominated by the Milan Cathedral. In addition, there are traces of Roman antiquity and magnificent Renaissance buildings such as the Portinari Chapel of the old church of Sant Eustorgia, today's Palazzo Marino town hall and Sforzesco Castle. The Arco della Pace in Semione Park and Milan's magnificent railway station are landmarks of the city, as is the Pirelli skyscraper. The Milan Opera House is also world-famous.

The centre of Milan is a manageable size and can be easily explored on foot or as part of a city tour. For the most important highlights, however, you should take a few hours and start your city tour as early as possible. If you only have one day, it's best to start at 9 am. You can start your tour at the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. First, it is worth visiting the magnificent Basilica of Sant Ambrogio with its golden altar and two bell towers. Santa Maria delle Grazie, with its world-famous mural in the dining room of the adjoining monastery, is one of Milan's top sights. To avoid queues at the entrance, it is worth booking admission to the museum in advance.

In addition to the obligatory visit to Milan Cathedral, there are many other places of interest in Milan. From Santa Maria delle Grazie, for example, you can walk to the 25-metre-high Arco della Pace and on to the impressive Castello Sforzesco, built in the 15th century. From there, it's not far to the popular Brera district of Milan, home to many artists and the Brera Pinacoteca, one of Italy's most important art museums. Here you will find numerous restaurants, cafés, galleries, boutiques, the Botanical Garden and the Academy of Arts. Brera is an ideal place to get some energy before the second part of your tour.

From Brera it's not far to the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping arcade, built in the neo-Renaissance style and home to numerous luxury boutiques. The grand finale of your city tour should be a visit to the Palazzo Real and the Cathedral of Milan.