Arch of Peace (Arco della Pace) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Arch of Peace (Arco della Pace). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Milan's Hidden Gems: Unique Bike Tour (ENG, NL)

• Milan Sights by Segway Small Group Tour

• Private Milan Bike Tour

• Milan: Bicycle Tour Live Tourist Guide 3 Hours and Half

• Small-Group Highlights of Milan Bike Tour

The Arch of Peace, the centerpiece of the public Piazza Sempione, is free to visit on your own—as is the surrounding Sempione Park. Guided sightseeing tours by bike are a popular way to see the arch, park, and Milan’s other highlights: prices start at US$40 per person.

Yes, the Arch of Peace is worth visiting, both for its impressive architecture and proximity to Milan's top landmarks. A literal gateway to the expansive Sempione Park and Sforza Castle, the 19th-century arch stands in the center of a piazza that's perfect for a stroll or a spritz. Guided tours, particularly those by bike, will help you see the many attractions surrounding the arch—and you'll get to hear plenty of historical tidbits from your guide.

Per one customer who booked Milan's Hidden Gems: Unique Bike Tour (ENG, NL), "Milan is simply a beautiful city when you see it on a bike. Our guide was excellent! The terrain is mostly flat and lush green towering trees were a sight to behold. We enjoyed the city at a mellow pace and saw things that we would have otherwise missed had we just done the typical tourist routine. Our guide was well acquainted with her city and shared her information and stories with us. This tour itself is a treasure—don't hesitate. We're senior citizens who were able to keep up with our fellow cyclists who were in their 20s & 30s."

The Arch of Peace is one of the most famous landmarks in Milan. Constructed of white marble and topped by bronze statues, this triumphal arch was commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate his victories, but after the dictator’s fall, was renamed to celebrate the Treaty of Paris in 1815.

Yes, this historic arch is set at the entrance of Sempione Park, one of Milan’s great green spaces. The Sforza Castle—home to Michelangelo’s Rondanini Pietà—sits at the far end of the park, about a 10-minute walk away, and the Branca Tower overlooks the arch from across the green.

No, the Arch of Peace can only be admired from the surrounding square and green. You can approach the monument to take it in from up close, pass below it to enter or exit Sempione Park, or check out its design from a bird’s-eye perch atop the nearby Branca Tower.

Yes, Piazza Sempione surrounding the Arch of Peace is one of the most popular public spaces for open-air events in the city. Most weekends you can find markets, concerts and performances, festivals, and other events taking place at the base of the arch. It’s also one of the venues for Milano Pride celebrations.

Yes, this important landmark is dramatically lit at night, making it one of the most striking Milan attractions to photograph after sunset. Keep in mind that Sempione Park closes to the public at night, but Piazza Sempione, surrounding the Arch of Peace, is accessible 24 hours a day.

No, the Arch of Peace is free and accessible to the public, as is the surrounding Piazza Sempione and Sempione Park. While the park closes at night in summer and winter, you can approach from the Corso Sempione side of the park to visit the arch after closing time.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Arch of Peace. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Milan:

• Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)

• Da Vinci's Last Supper (Il Cenacolo)

• Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco) 

• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II 

• La Scala (Teatro alla Scala)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Milan.