Milan Brera Moscova Walking Tour: Local Guide Two Districts

San Simpliciano is one of Milan's oldest churches, still standing in Brera with its original third-century cloister intact.

This 2.5-hour walking tour covers two distinct Milan neighborhoods (Brera, an artistic district of narrow alleys and antique shops, and Moscova, the modern heart of design and nightlife) with a local English-speaking guide. You walk Via Fiori Chiari and Via Madonnina through Brera's historic streets, see the Brera Art Gallery courtyard and San Simpliciano Basilica, then move into Moscova past the Unicredit Tower and 10 Corso Como. The tour requires moderate fitness for walking on city streets. No hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Brera and Moscova districts

• Walk through Brera district
• See courtyard of Brera Palace
• Stroll Via Fiori Chiari and nearby streets
• Visit San Simpliciano Basilica
• Walk to Moscova square via Solferino and San Marco
• Pass Conca dell’ Incoronata basin
• See Eataly market-hall
• Stop at 10 Corso Como concept shop
• Explore Porta Nuova urban-renewal area
• View Unicredit bank tower at Piazza Gae Aulenti

The experience

The walk starts in Brera, the district that takes its name from the Brera Academy of Fine Arts and built its reputation as a place of artists and bohemian life. Your guide leads you down Via Fiori Chiari and Via Madonnina, streets now lined with antique and vintage shops, galleries and art dealers. These were once the city's red light district, housed in buildings that still carry that history in their facades. You'll see the courtyard of Brera Palace with its bronze copy of Canova's statue of Napoleon as Mars Peacemaker, and pass the Brera Art Gallery itself (the collection requires a separate ticket, but the courtyard and exterior are part of the walk).

Moving deeper into the neighborhood, you reach San Simpliciano Basilica, one of Milan's oldest churches, dating to the third century and still preserving its original cloister. From there the route crosses into Moscova, a completely different Milan: the heart of contemporary nightlife and design. You walk via Solferino and via San Marco to the Conca dell'Incoronata, the basin that Leonardo da Vinci designed to connect the Martesana canal with the city's central waterways. The newer Porta Nuova district comes next, a pedestrian-focused urban renewal project with offices, shops and residential buildings linked by gardens, squares and footbridges. The Unicredit Tower, Italy's highest skyscraper, rises above Piazza Gae Aulenti at the center of this complex.

The final stops are Eataly, the Italian market-hall housed in the old Teatro Smeraldo building, and 10 Corso Como, the design and lifestyle concept shop founded in 1990 by gallerist Carla Sozzani. The space combines fashion, art, music, furniture and books under one roof and has become a reference point for Milan's design scene. The tour ends in this area, leaving you in one of Milan's most active neighborhoods.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide for the full 2.5-hour walk through both districts.
• access to the Brera Art Gallery courtyard and the exterior of San Simpliciano Basilica.
• the route through Brera's antique and vintage shop streets, Moscova's contemporary design quarter, and the Porta Nuova urban renewal complex with views of the Unicredit Tower.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Raphael Tours & Events

Is this one for you?This tour moves at a walking pace across city streets for 2.5 hours, so you'll need moderate fitness and comfortable shoes. It suits anyone who wants to see beyond Milan's main landmarks and understand how two very different neighborhoods (one historic and artistic, one modern and design-focused) sit side by side in the same city.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What is the Brera Art Gallery courtyard like on this walking tour?

The Brera Art Gallery courtyard is part of the walk, where you see a bronze copy of Antonio Canova's statue of Napoleon as Mars Peacemaker. The gallery's collection itself requires a separate ticket and is not included in this tour.

How old is San Simpliciano Basilica and what can you see inside it?

San Simpliciano is one of Milan's oldest churches, dating back to the third century. The tour includes the exterior and its original cloister, which has been preserved since the building's earliest days.

What is 10 Corso Como and why is it on this tour?

10 Corso Como is a design and lifestyle concept shop founded in 1990 by gallerist Carla Sozzani. It combines outlets selling art, fashion, music, furniture and books, and has become a reference point for Milan's design scene since its opening.

Does this tour include a visit inside the Brera Art Gallery collection?

No, the Brera Art Gallery collection is not included. You see the gallery's courtyard and exterior as part of the walk through the Brera district, but entry to the collection requires a separate ticket.

What is the Unicredit Tower and where is it in relation to the tour route?

The Unicredit Tower is Italy's highest skyscraper, designed by Cesar Pelli and located in the Porta Nuova district. It rises above Piazza Gae Aulenti, which is one of the final stops on the walking tour as you move through Milan's modern urban renewal area.

Is hotel pickup included with this walking tour?

No, hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You'll need to make your own way to the starting point. Public transportation options are available nearby in Milan.