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Escape Milan's bustle to enjoy Lake Como and Lugano in a small group. Cruise past villas, visit Torno, and enjoy 2 hours free in Como to stroll the historic center and relax by the waterfront. Spend the afternoon in Lugano, Switzerland, savor Swiss chocolate, and optionally swim in Lake Lugano during summer. Discover Como's history and Lugano's scenic beauty on this relaxed day trip.

While Milan reigns supreme as Italy's fashion capital, its vibrant culinary heart beats in its streets. Join this private tour to uncover the city's best-kept street food secrets, a delicious mix of Milanese specialties. With your local guide, wander through Milan's most fashionable district, cherished by locals, and indulge in a gourmet street food experience. Savor authentic risotto from a family-run restaurant, a curated selection of Italian delicacies such as fine ham and cheese, visit a flavorful 1930’s patisserie, and a final, exceptional artisanal gelato—all paired with a glass of local wine. Vegetarian options are always available to ensure everyone enjoys this culinary adventure.

Get beyond tourist fare and explore authentic local cuisine with this food tour that stops at favorite eateries hidden in Como’s old town. Sample a variety of northern Italian goodies and learn about traditional local wine and food from your guide as you stroll past the cathedral and through the historic center. Tuck into plates of charcuterie, “polenta uncia”, “sciatt”, and other specialties—all paired with excellent Italian wines.

Milan’s Duomo, with its splintering spires and fantastical Gothic façade, is undoubtedly one of Milan’s most iconic attractions. Bypass lines and explore the cathedral’s equally spectacular interior on this 1-hour guided tour, which includes skip-the-line entry. Head inside to marvel at prismatic stained-glass windows and the ornate altarpiece, and enjoy entry to the Museo del Duomo.

Home to centuries of architectural treasures, Milan Cathedral is the city’s most spectacular sight. Ensure you don’t miss a single detail when you book this guided tour, with fast-track entry tickets to save you precious vacation time. Beyond the cathedral, your ticket includes independent access to the San Gottardo Church (Chiesa di San Gottardo in Corte) and the cathedral museum: Upgrade to visit the rooftop terraces by stairs or elevator.

Explore Milan’s top attractions on a walking tour. Led by a guide, save precious time with skip-the-line entry to the Duomo di Milano, Italy’s largest church, and see Leonardo da Vinci's ‘The Last Supper’. Discover the city’s famous plazas, stroll through the fashion district, and check out popular spots with the locals. Numbers are limited to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

See Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper," one of the world’s most famous paintings, with guaranteed skip-the-line access on this Milan walking tour. With a prebooked ticket, you’ll enjoy direct entrance to Santa Maria delle Grazie Church, learn about the iconic mural, then continue to the nearby Church of San Maurizio to admire its Renaissance frescoes. Numbers are capped at 15 for a more intimate tour.

See Venice in a day on this convenient tour from Milan. Save money by choosing a group tour with a central meet-up point in Milan, or upgrade to a private tour for direct pickup from your hotel. Get a tour of Venice's important landmarks, such as St. Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, and the Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own before heading back.

Cruise through the streets of Milan on this Segway tour of one of Italy’s most popular cities. Once you’ve mastered the self-balancing, 2-wheeled machine, take off and explore the landmarks of this fashion and commerce capital. Your guide takes you past the Sforzesco Castle, Piazza del Duomo, and La Scala opera house. And you even have a chance to scope out the top street for shopping as you make your way down Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. With a cap of eight people, this Segway tour is guaranteed to offer a personalized experience to travelers who want to explore Milan.

Get an inside look into Bergamo’s historic cuisine with this gastro-tour led by a foodie guide. Explore the old town of Bergamo Alta on foot, stopping to sample rustic specialties and rich traditional dishes in a number of restaurants along the way. Learn about the evolution of the local cuisine from the Lombards to today, and end your tour with a scoop of stracciatella gelato, created in Bergamo.

See the sights of Milan on a small-group Segway tour, which provides the ability to cover more ground than a walking tour but still be outside to take in the views and city atmosphere. With a licensed guide, stop by attractions like Sforza Castle, Piazza della Scala, Milan Cathedral (the Duomo), and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This is a great way to get oriented with Milan for first-time visitors.

The panoramic cathedral rooftop is one of the most striking sights in Milan, but lines to enter can be long. Optimize your time on this skip-the-line tour, which includes express elevator access to reach the final 50 steps to the top. Learn about the Duomo’s history and architecture as you take in views across Milan and, on a clear day, well beyond the city. Upgrade for an optional hop-on hop-off 2-day ticket to visit the city's other attractions by open-top buses.

Get an inside look at the famous San Siro Stadium, home of A.C. Milan and Inter Milan, with this entrance ticket and tour. Visit the changing rooms, the mixed zone, and the tunnel where the players walk onto the ‘La Scala del Calcio’ during this stadium tour. Visit the attached museum which goes back 100 years in time and learn the history of the Milanese football teams.

The Bernina Express is one of the most dazzling rail lines in the world and with this experience, you’re guaranteed the best seat in the house. Skip the hassle of arranging transportation to the departure and arrival stations with round-trip bus transport directly from Milan and settle into a panoramic seat for spectacular views of the Alpine peaks between St. Moritz and Tirano.

Travel to the highest point reachable by train in Europe on this full-day tour of the Swiss Alps and Saint Moritz, a luxury alpine resort town in Switzerland’s Engadin Valley. After some free time in Saint Moritz for shopping or pastry tastings (own expense), hop aboard the Bernina Red Train for a cliff-hanging 2.5-hour ride through the Alps—on a route with UNESCO World Heritage status.

Explore two of Milan’s most popular historical landmarks on this small-group tour, capped at 15 people. The itinerary begins at Santa Maria delle Grazie church, where you skip the lines outside, and go directly inside to see Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper" mural. Learn about this renowned piece of art before continuing to Sforza Castle, a 15th-century fortress that was once home to the rulers of Renaissance Milan.

Explore a different side of Milan–and combine sightseeing with learning–on this tour to see Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Last Supper painting in the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Discover the history of the artwork, hear about its cultural significance, and uncover its hidden meanings. Along the way, learn about da Vinci’s artistic approach and creative process.

Board the Bernina Red Train, Switzerland's alpine delight, for a ride along one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world. After a coach ride from Milan to St. Moritz, enjoy free time to explore the chic mountain town before boarding the bright red train to travel on the UNESCO-listed route. Soak up unparalleled views of tall peaks, clear glaciers, and wide valleys as you make your way to Tirano. Explore the town a bit before your return coach journey to Milan.

Visit a villa winery in Domaso on Lake Como, and experience an authentic Italian family-run wine estate that’s been nurtured through the generations. Ideal if you’re looking for a Lake Como experience with a difference, the visit includes a tour of the wine cellar followed by an extravagant tasting session. You’ll savor local specialities that have been carefully chosen to complement the wine as you learn about viticulture in the northern Italian region.

See Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper and La Scala opera house with a local guide on this half-day tour in Milan, and learn the history behind each of the sights. With a pre-booked ticket, you'll avoid the main entrance lines to see the ‘The Last Supper’ — a painting that attracts scores of visitors. In addition to spending some time with the masterpiece, you'll also explore La Scala Theater, the glamorous shopping arcade of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the Milan Duomo.

See two masterpieces in Milan in just hours without the hassle of booking hard-to-find tickets with this art-focused tour. Begin by exploring the Sforza Castle with your guide to learn about its history and marvel at Michelangelo’s “Pietà Rondanini”. Then head to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie to admire the architecture by Renaissance great Bramante before finishing with a visit to Leonardo's “Last Supper” in the adjoining monastery.

From pasta to pastries to good coffee, the metropolitan city of Milan is chock full of delicious food. This small-group gourmet food tour covers some of the best treats that Lombardy has to offer over the course of a few hours. Visit restaurants and eateries throughout the city center to sample treats like risotto, cold cuts, and cheeses.

Go behind the scenes at Milan’s celebrated Teatro Alla Scala opera house with a guided tour of La Scala Museum. Your guide shares live commentary about La Scala as you browse a collection of instruments, art, and other memorabilia that illuminate the history of this celebrated opera house. You can also go inside one of the opera boxes and hear about Italian opera notable like Verdi and Toscanini. Optional Hop on Hop off 2 days ticket: Get off and take your time to visit Cenacolo, Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio, Science and Technology Museum, Navigli and more, and get on again on the bus whenever you want. The ticket allow you to start the tour from all our bus stops and don’t forget that you can get on and off whenever you want.

Do you know the hidden secrets of Brera? And do you know the reason behind the name of the streets “Via dei fiori chiari” and “Via dei fiori scuri”? Are you curious to discover this amazing district? Enjoy this 2 hours guided experiences with a monolingual tour guide. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the famous Pinacoteca and you will be hypnotized by Milan’s famous paintings collection made by important artist as Raffaello, Caravaggio, Hayez and many others. Finally, take a stroll through the charming street of Brera and breath a magical atmosphere, due to small artisans and local typical shops of canvas, perfumes and so on. Join an exciting journey through one the most suggestive districts of Milan!