Top Lombardy Tours by Duration - page 3

Get beyond tourist fare and explore authentic local cuisine with this small-group 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.

When you’re in Milan, don’t miss the chance to visit nearby Lake Como and Lake Lugano. This day trip makes it easy with round-trip transport, and carefully planned stops at the lake towns of Bellagio and Lugano. Ample free time is included in each place, and you get the lowdown on the Italian lakes as you travel with a professional guide.

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.

Discover highlights of northern Italy’s cultural and financial capital on a walking tour of Milan. Experience the city’s must-see attractions, including the Sforza Castle, the La Scala opera house, and Milan’s majestic cathedral—one of the largest in the world. Plus, avoid the hassle of securing tickets with included entry into the UNESCO-listed Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s famous "The Last Supper" painting.

Piedmont’s wine country holds UNESCO World Heritage status for its outstanding landscapes, fabulous wines, and the Grinzane Cavour Castle, a 13th-century fortress. Discover the highlights without worrying about drink driving on this guided tour from Milan. You’ll visit Alba, the castle, and a family-run winery where you’ll taste bins including Barolo. Opt for the group tour from a central meeting point, or upgrade for a private tour with door-to-door transfers.

Cover two of Milan’s most famous cultural treasures in just hours on this guided tour of both the Duomo and La Scala. Save time with skip-the-line access to both sites and take a deep dive into the history and lore of La Scala opera house and museum before strolling through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele to the Duomo. Admire this landmark cathedral's Gothic facade and tour the interior with commentary from your guide. Upgrade to include a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass to visit the rest of the city.

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.

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.

Skip the hassle of coordinating trains, taxis, and boats with this full-day Lake Como tour. Depart from Milan and ride north with your assistant tour leader and group, arriving at the charming lakeside town of Como. Spend some time exploring at your own pace before setting off on a lake cruise through the mountainous, fairytale landscape that has inspired countless artists and celebrities, with free time to explore the picturesque village of Bellagio.

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.

Get your bearings and see Milan's top sights in just a few hours with this intimate guided walking tour. Choose a private tour or join a small group of just six people to admire the city's A-list attractions, including Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Supper'. Stroll through the bustling downtown to take in historic churches, the financial district, and stop at a coffee house for an espresso before ending at the Duomo.

The magnificent Duomo is one of Milan’s most visited attractions, but most tours only include a brief visit. This great-value Milan Super Saver explores the iconic cathedral from all angles, with skip-the-line entrance, a 1-hour tour of the interiors and a 1-hour rooftop tour with spectacular views over the city.

Get out of Milan for the day and explore the Italian Riviera, seeing the seaside port town of Genoa and prettied-up Portofino on this action-packed guided tour. Learn about the history of both towns, as you take a guided walking tour of Genoa and then take some free time to discover Portofino on your own.

Explore Milan from a unique angle on a Navigli Canal cruise. Learn about landmarks with an audio guide. Start at Alzaia Naviglio Grande 4. Pass "case di Ringhiera" and San Cristoforo church. Discover where Marscarpone cheese originated. See Canottieri Milano Olona and Vicolo dei Lavandai. Reach Darsena for bars and clubs. Cross Scodellino bridge to Trophy bridge and Conchetta by Leonardo da Vinci. Experience 14 navigation basins connecting Milan and Pavia, operational for five centuries.

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.

Go beyond Milan to discover a world of Swiss-Italian mountains and meadows from the seat of the Bernina Red Train. Known as one of the world’s most scenic train journeys, complete with ice fields and waterfalls, the Bernina Red Train is a bucket list trip, but the logistics can be tricky. This day trip makes it easy, packaging round-trip coach transport from Milan with a Bernina Red Train ticket from Tirano to glitzy St. Moritz. You even get a stop to visit the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tirano.

Avoid tackling tricky travel logistics and explore the idyllic landscapes of Lake Como and the nearby off-the-beaten-path area stress-free on this small-group guided tour from Milan. Enjoy round-trip transport by train to Varenna, take a stroll through this charming village, then hop on the ferry for the short ride first to Bellagio and then to Menaggio. Finally, drive along the panoramic lake shore to admire spectacular views and reach the nearby valley and its terraced vineyards before returning to Milan.

The lakes and mountains of Italy and Switzerland are in easy reach of Milan, but it isn’t easy to know the best spots to visit and how to reach them if you’re new to the area. This Lake Como and Bernina Red train tour makes the stunning scenery accessible with round-trip coach transport from Milan, a ride on one of the world’s most famous alpine train routes, and free time in the glamorous ski town of St. Moritz.

Many Milan tours focus on headline photo points such as the duomo, but if you’re more interested in Milan’s artistic treasures, this is a better way to discover them. After a stroll around Brera, the bohemian hangout of artisans and designers, visit the Pinacoteca di Brera for a guided tour of its vast collection of European art. Head straight to the highlights, and hear stories behind Renaissance masterpieces of Caravaggio, Raphael, and more.

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.

The Duomo is a Milan highlight, but the long lines to enter can eat into your sightseeing time. On this express tour, save time with skip-the-line access and a guided tour that covers the interiors in just an hour. Choose a tour time that fits your schedule and take in the church and crypt, with insights to better understand their history and architecture. Opt to add on a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour pass to visit Milan's A-list sights with ease.

See the best of Milan with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Enjoy views from the top level of an open-air double-decker bus, including the Milan Duomo and La Scala opera house. Choose from four routes covering all main attractions, with unlimited hop-on hop-off access. The 72-hour weekend ticket from June to September also includes a Milan night tour.

A millennia-old city that’s also a fashion, banking, and automotive hub, Milan truly is what you make it. This small-group guided walking tour pits the vintage charm of Brera, with its galleries, antique stores, and flower-decked balconies, against the dynamism of the modern Moscova quarter. Besides historic architecture such as Brera Palace, see contemporary landmarks such as futuristic Porta Nuova, Eataly food market, and the 10 Corso Como concept store.

Experience the terroir and traditions of Italian wines with a 1.5-hour Milan wine-tasting experience guided by your own personal sommelier. Sample several of Italy’s most iconic wines along with regional pairings like cheese, salami, olives, and Italian bread. Learn the history behind each wine you taste, with tips on buying and pairing Italian vintages.