Free tour

Free Walking Tour Milan, the Travelers' Choice

4.69

Acceptable(45)

Milan

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Free Walking Tour Italia

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 22 December 2023

We are the first and only Italian network of Free Walking Tours and urban experiences. We work in more than 30 cities with a team that combines managerial figures and local tour guides. Making your stay since 2017

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to explore Milan’s most iconic landmarks in about two hours. We begin in Milano Cadorna, easily recognizable thanks to the famous Needle, Thread and Knot sculpture, and make our way toward the historic center.

We’ll pass by the Sforza Castle and the entrance to Sempione Park, one of the city’s most beloved green areas. From there, we’ll walk along lively pedestrian streets such as Via Dante, reaching the atmospheric Piazza Mercanti with its medieval charm and historical architecture.

The tour continues toward Milan’s most symbolic spots: Piazza Duomo with its cathedral, the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and Piazza della Scala. We end in a quiet and refined square, offering the perfect setting to enjoy a more authentic side of Milan or continue exploring on your own.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Basílica di San Simpliciano

The meeting point is Milano Cadorna, underneath the station canopy, right in front of the iconic “Needle, Thread and Knot” sculpture by Claes Oldenburg.

Outside visit

Sforza Castle

The history of this stunning castle, from the Visconti family to the Sforzas

Outside visit

Pinacoteca di Brera

Milan’s most famous art gallery

Outside visit

Piazza degli Affari

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).