Top Things To Do In Milan

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Tourist feeding pigeons in front of Duomo di Milano

Top things to do in Milan

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

Milan Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration
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Milan Milan Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

A four-hour private walk tailored to your pace and interests, blending historic elegance, creative neighborhoods, and local favorites.

$161 per person

4 hours

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Eat like a local in Milan
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Milan Eat like a local in Milan

From pizza al taglio to classic panino and trapizzini stuffed pocket-pizzas you'll taste foods that locals love in the city's best food districts

$207 per person

3 hours

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Day trip to enchanting lake Como
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Milan Day trip to enchanting lake Como

Discover picturesque Lake Como with its lush greenery and lakeside historic villages framed by the backdrop of the Alps, on a day trip from Milan

$460.58 per person

10 hours

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Milan for art lovers
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Milan Milan for art lovers

Embark on a mesmerizing Milan Art Tour, delving into masterpieces and hidden gems, all curated to create a personalized experience just for you.

$125.35 per person

3 hours

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Like a Local: Aperitivo on Milan’s Iconic Navigli Canal
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Milan Like a Local: Aperitivo on Milan’s Iconic Navigli Canal

Experience Milan’s aperitivo tradition in the vibrant Navigli district, where locals gather to drink, dine, and enjoy this cherished cultural ritual.

$155.54 per person

3 hours

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A night in Milan with a local
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Milan A night in Milan with a local

Explore Milan after dark, guided by your host! From walking around the vibrant Navigli district to mingling with the locals at a bar, it's up to you!

$192.34 per person

4 hours

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Day trip to historic Pavia
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Milan 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

$326.61 per person

8 hours

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Tourist feeding pigeons in front of Duomo di Milano

Wondering what to do in Milan?

A global capital of fashion and design, Milan is a city that shows off without even trying. Although the things to do in Milan include exploring centuries-old architecture, ancient art, and even Italy’s oldest mall, Milan simultaneously manages to be a modern marvel of steel and glass skyscrapers and hi-tech hubs. When the sun sets, the list of things to do in Milan gets even longer. Indulge in late-night dinners at cozy restaurants, dance in neon-lit clubs, or simply walk along the cobbled streets between jazz bars blasting live music – but before any of that, be sure to settle in for the Italian tradition of aperitivo right here in the city that invented it.

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Tourists exploring the popular Isola neighborhood in Milan

History and heritage

Many of the things to do in Milan reveal a city where old and new exist together peacefully. Milan’s sense of style is decidedly modern, but it’s not all sleek angles and futuristic skylines – the city center is its own visual feast of medieval palaces, ancient ruins, and monuments like the iconic Milan Cathedral. The things to do in Milan span centuries of attractions – you could drink in 600-year-old architecture in the morning, muse over da Vinci’s The Last Supper in the afternoon, and end your day with aperitivo at an ultra-modern restaurant set along a centuries-old waterway.

Tourists and locals admiring art at a gallery in Milan

Best foot forward

Few metropolises in the world are as attractive as Milan – this is, after all, the heartland of world-renowned Italian design, so beauty is a big part of its appeal. Many of the places to visit and things to do in Milan celebrate the city’s reputation for fashion and design. Milan’s stylish soul can be seen everywhere: in its stunning Art Deco architecture, opulent malls, iconic shopping streets lined with designer boutiques, and locals that look like they’ve stepped from the pages of a high-fashion magazine. If you’re looking for your fashion fix, you’ve come to the right place.

A typical street view at night in Milan

Milan by night

The things to do in Milan at night range from glamour to grit. There’s grungy, graffiti-plastered Isola, a trendy enclave of thrift stores, cool cafes, and well-worn dive bars, and bohemian Brera, home to high society and some of the city’s sleekest bars. Maybe you’ll get all dressed up for a night at the prestigious Teatro alla Scala opera house, or keep things more low-key in a dimly lit local pub or traditional trattoria. Whatever you decide, canalside aperitivo – drinks and snacks – in the ultra-trendy Navigli neighborhood is one of the unmissable things to do in Milan after dark.

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Latest reviews from our guests

    Dani was very knowledgeable about Milan and the Duomo. She was great company and we had a good time.

    29 September 2026

    Marty H

    My guide Salvatore was very impressive. His knowledge of Milan and the pride he has for his city was apparent. His English was excellent which made it easy for me to converse with him. Also, the fact that I was able to configure the tour to my time frame and my wants was perfect. I will certainly use City Unscripted again in the future.

    19 September 2026

    Franklin M

    Hello Sara, it was a treat exploring Milan in our 4 hour walking tour with you.We could see places and experience things which we would otherwise not do so. We got to see the finer points of Milan’s fashion and art and culture. The ease with which you paced the trip and the finer points of every place we visited, explained by you, is deeply appreciated. Thank you.

    17 September 2026

    Karen M

    Sara was our Milan City tour guide. She was excellent. Her art history knowledge made the tour even more special. We really had the best experience .

    10 September 2026

    Neil T

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