Milan Highlights Tour: Duomo, Last Supper & Sforza Castle

Six hours covering five centuries of Milan's art and power in one day

A private full-day tour of Milan with a live guide in English or Italian, covering the Duomo Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala, Sforza Castle and Santa Maria delle Grazie with Leonardo's Last Supper. You visit the cathedral's Gothic interior and climb to its rooftop terraces for city views, walk past the opera house and the Renaissance castle, then stand in front of one of the world's most famous paintings. Cathedral and Last Supper tickets are included. Hotel pickup is available with the Comfort or Luxury options.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II15m
2. La ScalaEntry included1h
3. Sforza CastleEntry included1h
4. Santa Maria delle Grazie15m
5. The Last SupperEntry included30m

Explore Milan's cultural landmarks

• Visit Piazza del Duomo
• Tour Milan Cathedral interior
• Climb Milan Cathedral terraces
• Walk through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
• See La Scala Theater exterior
• View Sforza Castle exterior
• Visit Santa Maria delle Grazie church
• See Leonardo's Last Supper painting

The experience

The tour starts at Piazza del Duomo, the heart of Milan, where the cathedral dominates a square that has served as the city's main gathering place for centuries. The Duomo itself is white marble Gothic, begun in 1386 and built over five centuries by architects from across Europe. It's the most important example of Gothic architecture in Italy and one of the largest Catholic churches in the world. You walk through the interior, then climb to the rooftop terraces where you can stand among towering spires and intricate marble statues while Milan's blend of history and modernity unfolds below.

From there the guide takes you to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's oldest active shopping mall, a four-story double arcade built between 1865 and 1877 that still pulses with the city's fashion and design scene. You pass the façade of La Scala, the opera house where Verdi and the world's finest singers have performed for the past 200 years and which remains one of the leading opera and ballet theatres globally. Then comes Sforza Castle, built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan: the same man who hosted Leonardo da Vinci for about twenty years. Inside are works by Leonardo and Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini.

The tour ends at Santa Maria delle Grazie, a Renaissance church and UNESCO World Heritage site, where Leonardo's Last Supper hangs on the wall of the former Dominican convent's dining room, exactly where it was painted between 1494 and 1498. During this final part of the tour, you may join a small group in English if you've booked a private guide in another language. Tickets to both the Duomo and the Last Supper are included. The operator books the Last Supper entry in advance, so you don't arrange it yourself.

What’s included

• Tickets to the Duomo Cathedral and Leonardo's Last Supper.
• a private official guide in English or Italian.
• rooftop access to the cathedral terraces for panoramic city views.

Options for this experience

3 options

BASIC - Without TransfersGuide in English or Italian · 09:00 and 11:00This option comes without any transfer.

Comfort - Hotel pick-upGuide in English or Italian · 09:00 and 11:00This option includes a private transfer from your accommodation to the starting point, but not drop-off. Pickup is included.

LUXURY - Collection and Return Drop-offGuide in English or Italian · 09:00 and 11:00This option includes both pick-up from and drop-off to your accommodation. Transfers between sites are not included. Pickup is included.

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Information

Lasts 6h, runs Tuesday to Sunday at 09:00 and 11:00, from € 530 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 09:00 and 11:00Other times ›

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AgesAdult (6 and older) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate8 in a group ›

Live guideEnglish and ItalianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendly

Operated by CityEyes Private Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the Comfort option if you want hotel pickup without the return drop-off. The Luxury option adds drop-off so you don't need to arrange your own transport back. The Basic option works if you're meeting the guide at the Duomo and can return to your hotel independently.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 6): free.

What's inside the Milan Cathedral that makes it worth the climb?

The Duomo's interior weaves together five centuries of Gothic architecture, with intricate marble work and stained glass throughout the nave. The rooftop terraces let you walk among the cathedral's famous spires and statues while looking out across the city skyline.

Can I see Leonardo's Last Supper on this tour?

Yes, the Last Supper is the final stop. It hangs on the wall of the refectory at Santa Maria delle Grazie, exactly where Leonardo painted it between 1494 and 1498. Entry is included and pre-booked by the operator.

How does the tour handle the Last Supper if I book a private guide in Italian?

If your guide speaks Italian, you may join a small group in English for the Last Supper portion of the tour so that entry times work smoothly for everyone.

What do I need to know about dress code?

Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter both the Milan Duomo and Santa Maria delle Grazie, so plan your clothing accordingly.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Hotel pickup is included with the Comfort and Luxury options. The Basic option does not include transfers. Drop-off to your hotel is included only with the Luxury option.