Milan: Bike Tour Past Duomo, La Scala & Leonardo's Last Supper

Pedal Through Milan's Mix of Roman Ruins & Renaissance in One Morning

You ride a 3-speed bike past Milan's main landmarks: the 1386 Cathedral, the 19th-century Galleria, La Scala opera house, the bohemian Brera district, and Leonardo's Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Your English-speaking guide leads a small group at a leisurely pace with photo stops and stories. Helmet, bike, and rain ponchos are included. Tours run rain or shine, and the route uses Milan's cycle-friendly streets to connect attractions that would take hours to reach on foot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II10m
2. La Scala15m
3. Brera15m
4. Arch of Peace10m
5. Sempione Park10m
6. Santa Maria delle Grazie15m
7. Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio10m
8. Columns of San Lorenzo15m

Explore Milan's iconic landmarks by bike

• Visit Milan Cathedral
• Explore Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
• See La Scala Theatre
• Discover Brera district
• Visit Milan's second largest cemetery
• Explore Chinatown district
• See Arch of Peace
• Relax in Sempione Park
• Visit Santa Maria delle Grazie church
• See Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio
• Explore Columns of San Lorenzo

The experience

You're wondering if a bike tour really works in a city famous for fashion and traffic. Turns out Milan's cycle-friendly routes exist precisely because locals know how to move through it, and a small group on two wheels sees the place differently than a bus full of people does. The tour hits the Cathedral dating back to 1386, rolls past the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (Italy's oldest active shopping gallery, built between 1865 and 1877), and swings by La Scala, where most of Italy's greatest operatic artists have performed. You're on a comfortable 3-speed cruiser bike with a helmet, moving at a pace that lets you actually absorb what you're looking at instead of rushing through a checklist.

What makes this Milan bike tour different is the route itself. It threads through neighborhoods most visitors miss. You'll pedal through Brera, the bohemian quarter with its art academy and galleries, then head toward the Arch of Peace, a 19th-century triumphal arch that marks the edge of Sempione Park (established in 1888). The guide shares stories and stops for photos without overwhelming you with endless details. You also pass the Columns of San Lorenzo, ancient Roman ruins standing in front of a basilica in central Milan, and reach Santa Maria delle Grazie, the UNESCO World Heritage church that holds Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper mural in its refectory. It's a lot of ground, but the bike keeps the rhythm manageable.

Rain doesn't cancel it: the tour runs either way, and rain ponchos are provided free. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring water, and know that the cobbled streets mean this isn't a flat spin through parkland. The group stays small, your guide speaks English, and if you're traveling with children, the company has 20″ and 24″ wheeled bikes available (contact them ahead to reserve the right size). The whole experience is built around not overwhelming you, which in a city as layered as Milan (old and new, history and fashion, all at once) actually matters.

What’s included

• Comfortable 3-speed cruiser bike.
• helmet.
• English-speaking local guide.
• rain ponchos provided free of charge.

Options for this experience

2 options

Regular bike tour in MilanGuide in English · 10:00Muscular bikes with 3 speeds

E-bike tour (for ages up to 14)Guide in English · 10:00E-bike options

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Fat Tire Tours Holdings LLC - Italy

Is this one for you?Pick this tour if you want to see Milan's main landmarks (the Cathedral, Galleria, La Scala, Brera, and Leonardo's Last Supper) without arranging transport between them or navigating the city on your own. The bike and guide handle both, and the small-group pace means you actually stop to look instead of rushing through.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

What's included in the bike tour?

A comfortable 3-speed cruiser bike, helmet, English-speaking local guide, and rain ponchos if needed.

What happens if it rains?

Tours run rain or shine. Free rain ponchos are provided at the office.

What should I wear?

Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are recommended. The route includes cobbled streets, so supportive footwear matters.

Who is not recommended for this tour?

Pregnant travelers are strongly discouraged from joining due to the cobbled streets. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels otherwise.