Things to do in Lombardy
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Milan: Last Supper, Duomo & La Scala 3.5-Hour TourYou skip the queue at Leonardo's Last Supper with pre-booked entry, tour the Duomo Cathedral and La Scala opera house with a professional guide, and walk through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II—all in one 3.5-hour morning or afternoon. Transport, all admission tickets, and audio headphones are included; you just need to bring ID and dress code-appropriate clothing.Is it for me?Book this if you want Milan's four most important sights in one morning or afternoon without arranging separate tickets, queuing at the Last Supper, or navigating between them yourself—the pre-booked entry and guided pace are what make it possible to see all four in 3.5 hours.
Milan to St Moritz: Bernina Red Train & Swiss Alps Day TripYou depart Milan by coach, travel to St Moritz in the Upper Engadine, have free time to explore the luxury shops and taste local pastries, then board the Bernina Red Train for a 2-hour 20-minute ride through Alpine peaks with opening windows for unobstructed photos. Your guide travels with you, explains the route, and the coach returns you to Milan the same evening.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to experience the highest train route in the Alps without arranging transport, train tickets, or timing yourself — the fixed schedule packs the drive, the mountain town, and the famous train ride into a single day from Milan, and the guide handles the logistics and the explanations.
Milan: Duomo & Last Supper Skip-the-Line Small GroupYou skip the entry lines at two of Milan's most booked sights — the Duomo and Leonardo's Last Supper — with a reserved ticket that's nearly impossible to get on your own. A small-group guide walks you through five more landmarks in between, explaining the history and art as you move through the city on foot. The whole experience takes one morning, includes headsets, and leaves you with a real understanding of why Milan's Renaissance legacy still matters. Book early; this tour fills up months ahead.Is it for me?Book this if you want Milan's two hardest-to-reach sights — the Duomo and The Last Supper — without spending months hunting for tickets or standing in entry lines. The small-group format and reserved slots are what make both possible in a single morning.
Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Boat Cruise from MilanYou travel by coach from Milan to Como, walk the town center with a guide, then board a semi-private boat for a 1–2 hour cruise past lakeside villas and islands. You dock in Bellagio for lunch and free time before returning to Milan by evening. The guide speaks English and Spanish, and all transport and boat entry are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lake Como and its famous villas without renting a car or piecing together train times and boat schedules—the fixed itinerary and included transport handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the lake itself.
Milan to St. Moritz: Bernina Red Train & Swiss AlpsYou leave Milan by coach, spend a few hours in St. Moritz, then ride the bright red Bernina Train across the Alps through UNESCO-protected mountain passes, glaciers, and spiral viaducts before descending into Tirano and returning to Milan by bus. Hotel pickup is available if you select it at booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Swiss Alps and ride one of Europe's most famous mountain trains without arranging separate transport, train tickets, and timing yourself — the fixed itinerary handles all three, and the open-window train cars let you experience the landscape directly.
Lake Como Boat Cruise & Bellagio Day Trip from MilanYou travel by coach from Milan to Lake Como, board a private 45-minute boat cruise past celebrity villas and film locations, then spend free time exploring Bellagio's cobblestone streets and lakeside cafés. After crossing into Switzerland, you have time to wander Lugano's waterfront and shops before returning to Milan by evening. Your guide is English-speaking, the coach is air-conditioned, and headsets keep you connected to commentary throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lake Como's famous villas and two charming towns in one day without arranging your own transport, boat tickets, or timing — the fixed schedule packs Bellagio, Lugano, and the boat into a single afternoon, which is what makes crossing two countries possible before dinner.
Milan: Last Supper Skip-the-Line Tour & City Landmarks WalkYou’ll stand quietly before Da Vinci’s Last Supper with a small group (skip-the-line entry included), wander Milan’s medieval streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut, and pause beneath the soaring Duomo as city bells ring out. Expect moments that linger long after—a taste of real Milanese life mixed with centuries-old art.
Milan Duomo: Skip-the-Line Rooftop Tour & City ViewsYou skip the Duomo's entry line with a professional guide, descend into the crypt beneath the altar, and ride the elevator to the rooftop for panoramic city views—all in two hours. The optional 2-day bus pass lets you explore Milan's other districts without arranging separate transport. Dress code applies; about 75 stairs follow the elevator to reach the cathedral's peak.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Duomo's interior, crypt, and rooftop views without losing an hour to the entry line—the skip-the-line ticket and guided structure compress the whole experience into two hours, which matters if your time in Milan is tight.
Milan: Duomo, Last Supper & City Walking Tour with Fast EntryYou’ll step inside Milan’s Duomo without waiting in line, stand quietly before Da Vinci’s Last Supper with reserved access, wander historic streets with a local guide who shares stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and pause for lunch among locals before exploring hidden churches and grand piazzas. It’s a day that lingers with you.
Lake Como & Lugano: Cruise Bellagio & Swiss Chocolate Day TripYou travel from Milan through Como's Medieval center, then board a private boat for a 1-hour cruise across Lake Como to Bellagio, where you have free time for lunch and wandering. The day ends in Lugano, Switzerland, with time to explore and buy Swiss chocolate. A bilingual guide and audio headsets (for groups over 10) keep you oriented, and your passport gets you across the border. The whole loop takes a full day and includes the boat cruise, but weather or water levels might swap it for public navigation instead.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two countries and two lakes in one day without arranging your own transport, boat tickets, or timing between stops — the fixed itinerary and bilingual guide handle all the logistics, though you'll need to bring your passport and be on time at the Milan meeting point.
Lake Como Day Trip from Milan: Bellagio & Varenna with BoatYou travel by reserved first-class train from Milan to Como, then board a pre-booked boat cruise with skip-the-line ferry access through Lake Como's most famous villas and villages. Your guide handles the route and timing while you see Bellagio and Varenna, enjoy a suggested lunch with lake views, and return to Milan by evening. The small group size — capped at 14 — means no crowds at the ferry or on the boat.Is it for me?Book this if you want Lake Como's main three villages and the boat cruise without arranging trains, ferries, or tickets yourself — the small group size and reserved seating are what make the whole day flow without queues or crowding.
Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries, Boat Cruise & Mountain ViewsYou walk through Como's historic center with a local guide, cruise past lakeside villas including Versace's former home, then slip into the quiet village of Torno before heading into Switzerland. After lunch, you take a train and funicular into Lugano for free time on the Swiss lakefront. Train tickets, boat cruise, and the funicular ride are all included; you just show up at 8:15am at the Milan train station square.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two countries and two lakes in a single afternoon without renting a car, planning train connections, or standing in ticket lines — the small-group format and pre-booked transport are what make it possible to move through Como, Torno, and Lugano without losing hours to logistics.
Milan Cooking Class: Gnocchi, Pasta, Tiramisù & WineA 3-hour cooking class in Milan where you learn to make fresh pasta, gnocchi and tiramisù from scratch under the guidance of a native Italian chef. You'll prepare each dish step by step, handle dietary variations including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, and finish by tasting your creations paired with local white and red wines. The class includes all equipment, aprons and ingredients; you eat everything you make.Is it for me?Book this class if you want hands-on instruction in making Italian dishes from scratch rather than watching a demonstration—you'll handle the dough, shape the pasta and assemble the tiramisù yourself, which is how you actually learn the technique. The three-hour window gives you time to make all three dishes without rushing and still sit down to taste them with wine.
Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Milan: Family RecipesA three-hour hands-on cooking class in a private Milanese home where you prepare fresh tagliatelle, handmade ravioli and authentic tiramisu using family recipes passed down through generations. Grandmother Bruna or one of her trained children teaches in English; the class ends with dinner and wine in the home's art-filled rooms. Children are welcome from age seven.Is it for me?The class runs three hours straight, with no breaks between cooking and eating, so you're on your feet and focused the whole time. Book this if you want to actually make the food rather than watch someone else make it, and if you're comfortable learning in a family home instead of a professional kitchen.
Milan: Last Supper & Santa Maria delle Grazie Skip-the-LineYou skip the entry line and walk straight in with an authorized guide who explains Leonardo's technique, the painting's survival, and the Renaissance world around it. Entry and guide are included. You spend 15 minutes in the refectory itself, then move through the basilica's history. Plan for 90 minutes total, and bring ID.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand the Last Supper rather than just see it, and who'd rather skip the entry queue. The 15-minute limit inside the refectory is what keeps the painting preserved — and what makes a focused, guided experience possible instead of a crowded scramble.
Milan Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class: Make and EatA small-group cooking class in central Milan where you learn to make fresh pasta and tiramisu step by step, then sit down to eat what you've prepared with wine. The class runs three hours and welcomes children from age 5. You work at your own station in an authentic restaurant kitchen, guided in English through the traditional recipes—flour and eggs for the pasta, the full tiramisu method—and finish by tasting both dishes together over lunch or dinner.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually make something with your hands and eat it the same day, not watch a chef cook while you stand by. The three-hour format fits a morning or afternoon without eating into the rest of your Milan itinerary, and the small-group setup means you're learning alongside other travelers, not in a crowd.
Milan bike tour: Hidden neighborhoods and local stopsA 3-hour guided bike tour of Milan that moves through aristocratic neighborhoods, contemporary districts and old-town streets, passing Sforza Castle, Brera, the Arch of Peace and the Vertical Forest. The tour includes a local guide, quality bikes, helmets and bottled water; a local pause for espresso, gelato or a cocktail at a neighborhood bar is built into the route. Children from age 3 are welcome, and cargo bikes for infants and toddlers are available on request.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Milan's mix of old aristocratic neighborhoods and modern architecture without organizing the route yourself—the guide handles the backstreets and timing, leaving you free to ride and absorb the city as it actually lives.
Lake Como & Lugano tour from Milan: Bellagio by ferryThis guided day tour from Milan crosses Lake Como by ferry to Bellagio, then continues to Lugano in Switzerland, with all transport by air-conditioned bus and boat included. You get roughly two hours to walk Bellagio's steep streets and villas, then time to stroll Lugano's lakefront and Swiss shops before returning to Milan in the evening. An English-speaking guide travels with the group throughout.Is it for me?Your guide handles the route and buses while you explore Bellagio's villas and Lugano at your own pace—no car rental or ferry navigation needed.
Milan Cooking Class: Pizza & Gelato or Pasta & TiramisuA hands-on Italian cooking class in central Milan where you choose between making pizza with unlimited gelato or fresh pasta with tiramisu, led by professional local chefs. All options run three hours, include the meal you prepare, wine for adults and soft drinks for children, plus digital recipes and a certificate to take home. Families can book the Pizza option at up to 50% off for kids and teens.Is it for me?Book the Pizza & Gelato class if you want a shorter, lighter hands-on experience with a fun gelato element and savings for kids; choose Pasta & Tiramisu if you prefer a deeper dive into Italian pasta and dessert making and don't mind the longer focus on technique. The Family Option on Pizza & Gelato cuts the cost for children while keeping the same three-hour format, so it suits groups with mixed ages who want to cook together.
Piedmont: Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba & Castle Day Trip MilanYou’ll walk Alba’s cobbled lanes with a local guide, taste six rich Langhe reds (including Barolo) at a family winery, and wander ancient castle halls with sweeping vineyard views. Expect laughter over lunch, cool cellar air on your skin, and maybe an urge to linger longer among Piedmont’s rolling hills.
