Milan

Day trip to historic Pavia

Day Trips & Local Escapes • 8 hours 5

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Day trip to historic Pavia

Explore this university city with fine Romanesque and medieval buildings and a stunning covered bridge on a day trip from Milan

Don't forget to bring a compact umbrella as it can quickly turn from a blue-sky morning to a rainy, drizzly afternoon with little warning.

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

Go on a day trip to Pavia, a beautiful and historic city 30 minutes train ride outside of Milan
Explore this historic and culturally rich city with a host - this is where Italy’s kings were once crowned!
See the most iconic sights like the 12th-century Church of Santa Maria di Betlem
Stroll along the narrow, cobbled streets nestled between breath-taking renaissance architecture and medieval towers
Enjoy an authentic meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant or family run osteria with your host
Get recommendations and tips from your host for the remainder of your trip to the Milan

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

8 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience

8 hours with a host

Transportation cost to and from Pavia, which takes around 30 minutes by fast train

Visit the Certosa (subject to opening times)

Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Tickets to any attractions

Additional transportation costs

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

You’ll join one of our local Milan hosts for a trip to Pavia for the day, an enchanting town steeped in history and culture.

With roots tracing all the way back before the Roman era, it will feel as if you have been transported into a whole other world where emperors and kings rule the land, and romantic Renaissance buildings are scattered between medieval porticoes and towers.

Sounds like a fairytale, we know. You could visit the 12th century Church of Santa Maria di Betlem, the Renaissance Visconti Castle, Pavia Cathedral, and the Romanesque Church of San Michele - which is where Italy's kings were once crowned - and explore the world-renowned University of Pavia.

It goes without saying that your host can’t wait to take you to a fabulous restaurant for lunch - just let us know if your style is more family-run osteria, or a Michelin starred restaurant.

This is your day and there are no rules, just a magical town to discover!

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of our Milan experiences

Michael Jun 2025

Our host was awesome!

Leo Jun 2025

Our guide Pritika was great. She had a wealth of knowledge about Milan. She let us lead the pace of the 6 hour walking tour. We stopped half way at a really nice restaurant. We had another break in the afternoon as well. She also recommended a restaurant for dinner. The Cathedral was stunning. We also visited the fascinating church of bones, amongst several other equally stunning places.

Bo Jun 2025

Pritika was an excellent tour guide of Milan! She made sure to clarify what our likes/dislikes were and she made sure that our needs were met. She’s so pleasant to interact with, the 6 hour tour flew by! We definitely recommend Pritika for anyone wanting a great adventure in Milan!!

Margaret Jun 2025

Simona had excellent local knowledge and gave us great and personalized advice on how to build the agenda for the day. Additionally Simona was very fun to be with!

Liren Jun 2025

Reza was so warm and welcoming during our trip to Milan. He was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the city and was an amazing guide!

George Oct 2023

Our trip to Lake Como was amazing. Our guide Marco was the best. He was so knowledgeable and planned the trip so well. He kept us informed before the trip and was there timely and had everything planned. His choices on places to stop for coffee and lunch were excellent. It was a day to remember for sure!! Thanks Marco

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